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The Beautiful Game

The Beautiful Game

Inspired by the true story of the Homeless World Cup.

20246.32h 5m

Overview

A group of advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless people to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup.

Directed by Thea Sharrock
Written by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Produced by Anita Overland, Peter Czernin, Graham Broadbent
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Top Cast

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Mal

Micheal Ward

Micheal Ward

Vinny

Valeria Golino

Valeria Golino

Gabriella

Susan Wokoma

Susan Wokoma

Protasia

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor

Kevin

Callum Scott Howells

Callum Scott Howells

Nathan

Kit Young

Kit Young

Cal

Sheyi Cole

Sheyi Cole

Jason

R

Robin Nazari

Aldar

Cristina Rodlo

Cristina Rodlo

Rosita

Themes & Keywords

underdogfootball (soccer)inspiringsocial issuessincererousingsport

About The Beautiful Game

The Beautiful Game is a drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of underdog, football (soccer), inspiring, social issues, sincere, rousing. Directed by Thea Sharrock, it stars Bill Nighy, Micheal Ward, Valeria Golino. A group of advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless people to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup.

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