Next Goal Wins

By Erin

Based on a true story, Next Goal Wins, is a heartfelt underdog comedy following the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup qualifiers fast approaching, the team hires down-on-his- luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team into winners.

From Academy Award^® winner Taika Waititi* (Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit, What We Do In The Shadows) comes Next Goal Wins, a heartwarming and hilarious tale inspired by the true-life story of soccer underdogs American Samoa and their stumbling attempts to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Described as “big-hearted and feel-good” (Wendy Ide, Screen Daily), “a perfect underdog movie” (Martin Tsai, The Wrap), and “one of the best comedies of the year” (Dayna Eileen, CGM Backlot) the film stars acclaimed actor Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class, The Killer) as Thomas Rongen, the maverick coach with the near-impossible task of trying to turn one of the world’s worst soccer team into winners. The international ensemble cast also includes Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Uli Latukefu, Semu Filipo, Lehi Falepapalangi, with Will Arnett and Elisabeth Moss.

Be the first to watch Next Goal Wins at home, available now from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, and arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on February 27, with never-before-seen bonus content including Taika Waititi’s homage to American Samoa, Polynesian culture, and sports movies.

*Best Adapted Screenplay 2020, Jojo Rabbit 

Bonus Features**

Featurette

• Creating The Pitch of Life –Explore filmmaker Taika Waititi’s loving homage to American Samoa, Polynesian culture, and the sports movie in this delightfully entertaining short-form documentary. See what it took to make a winning movie about the losingest soccer team in the world.

Deleted Scene

• Priest Blessing the Team

**Bonus features vary by product and retailer

Cast

Michael Fassbender as Thomas Rongen

Oscar Kightley as Tavita

Kaimana as Jaiyah Saelua

David Fane as Ace 

Rachel House as Ruth 

Beulah Koale as Daru Taumua

Uli Latukefu as Nicky Salapu 

Chris Alosio as Jonah Semu 

Filipo as Rambo 

Ioane Goodhue as Smiley 

Lehi Falepapalangi as Pisa 

Hio Pelesasa as Samson 

With Will Arnett as Alex Magnussen 

And Elisabeth Moss as Gail

Directed by

Taika Waititi

Written by

Taika Waititi, Iain Morris

Produced by

Jonathan Cavendish p.g.a.

Garrett Basch p.g.a.

Taika Waititi p.g.a.

Mike Brett

Steve Jamison 

Music by

Michael Giacchino

Product Specifications

Street Date

Digital: January 16, 2024

Physical: February 27, 2024

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: Blu-ray (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD
 
Feature Run Time
Approx. 104 minutes

Rating

U.S. Rated PG-13

**For some strong language and crude material

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