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  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Netflix
  • 2 h 5 m
  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Netflix
  • 2 h 5 m

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, but ...

Directed By: Thea Sharrock

Written By: Frank Cottrell Boyce

  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Netflix
  • 2 h 5 m
  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Netflix
  • 2 h 5 m

The Beautiful Game

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 10 User Ratings
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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, but ...

Directed By: Thea Sharrock

Written By: Frank Cottrell Boyce

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Metascore
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10% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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75
Mar 29, 2024
The Beautiful Game shines because of Nighy.
By Aparita Bhandari FULL REVIEW
70
Mar 29, 2024
It’s a film with considerable heart and, in Nighy and Ward, the Tinker Bell sparkle of the true film-star.
By Fionnuala Halligan FULL REVIEW

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10% Negative
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70
Mar 29, 2024
Amusing, uplifting and about as sugary and teeth-sabotaging as caramelized popcorn, The Beautiful Game celebrates the healing power of team sports for those who might feel more pushed to society’s margins by misfortune or choice.
By Leslie Felperin FULL REVIEW
60
Mar 29, 2024
It uses some hoary devices to twist your arm, but resistance, eventually, is futile.
By Tim Robey FULL REVIEW
60
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.
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40
Mar 21, 2024
The tropes are a bit familiar.
By Peter Bradshaw FULL REVIEW
38
Apr 3, 2024
This is just a “big game” formula sports movie that aims low and still comes up short.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Blueprint Pictures, Film4
Release Date Mar 29, 2024
Duration 2 h 5 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline Inspired by the True Story of the Homeless World Cup
Website https://www.netflix.com/title/81001287/
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