The Beautiful Game

Name: The Beautiful Game
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: March 29, 2024
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 60
Cast: Anna-Maria Everett, Bill Nighy, Callum Scott Howells, Cristina Rodlo, Jessye Romeo

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): March 29, 2024 | PG-13

Starring: Anna-Maria Everett, Bill Nighy, Callum Scott Howells, Cristina Rodlo, Jessye Romeo, Kit Young, Micheal Ward, Sian Reese-Williams, Susan Wokoma, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Valeria Golino

Summary: Mal (Bill Nighy) is the manager of England’s homeless football team, taking his players to Rome with the hope of being crowned champions of the Homeless World Cup, a global street soccer tournament. At the last minute he decides to bring with them a talented striker Vinny (Micheal Ward), who could give them a real chance at winning, butMal (Bill Nighy) is the manager of England’s homeless football team, taking his players to Rome with the hope of being crowned champions of the Homeless World Cup, a global street soccer tournament. At the last minute he decides to bring with them a talented striker Vinny (Micheal Ward), who could give them a real chance at winning, but only if he’s ready to let go of his past and become part of the team.… Expand

Director: Thea Sharrock

Genre(s): Drama, Sport

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 125 min

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Aparita Bhandari

Mar 29, 2024

The Beautiful Game shines because of Nighy. Read full review

Lindsey Bahr

Mar 26, 2024

Is it a little glossy and sanitized with a jaunty score? Sure. But it also thoughtfully explores themes of redemption, invisibility, pride and sportsmanship without being preachy or condescending. Read full review

Fionnuala Halligan

Mar 29, 2024

It’s a film with considerable heart and, in Nighy and Ward, the Tinker Bell sparkle of the true film-star. Read full review

Donald Clarke

Mar 29, 2024

What we have here is an efficient compilation of the hoariest sporting cliches given a breath of life by some charming actors. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Mar 29, 2024

It uses some hoary devices to twist your arm, but resistance, eventually, is futile. Read full review

Screen Rant Mark Donaldson

Mar 29, 2024

While The Beautiful Game can often feel like a commercial for an admittedly noble cause, the script and performances deliver a relatable human story of dashed dreams and second chances that reminds us why such charities are vital. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 3, 2024

This is just a “big game” formula sports movie that aims low and still comes up short. Read full review

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