Kicking Off
“The beautiful game just got ugly.”
Synopsis
Kicking Off starts with the most important game of the season. Loyal fans Wigsy and Cliff watch in trepidation as their football team score the goal that will save them from relegation. Victory is bliss as a chorus of supporters chant and cry with elation. However, this frenzy of happiness quickly turns ugly as the referee disallows the deciding goal. With their hearts and fists pumping, adrenalin running and fury racing through their bloodstream, the fans take matters into their own hands and Cliff makes the fatal mistake of planning while intoxicated. Wigsy, a confirmed idiot, follows through with the said plan and in the darkest hours of the night he commits a crime that will cause chaos and catastrophe for him and his best mate Cliff. Kicking Off is cleverly filmed with split screen shots and slow motion montages. The characters are lovable thugs who will leave you laughing and grimacing at their lack of common sense. The beautiful game just got ugly.
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Kicking Off Official Trailer (2016)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-04
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Warren Brown
Wigsy
Greg McHugh
Cliff
Alistair Petrie
Anthony
Danielle Bux
Philippa
Mark Bright
Mark Bright
Geoff Hurst
Geoff Hurst
Tim Major
Murray
Amaka Okafor
Caroline
Bailey Patrick
Brickie
Jon-Paul Gates
Radio Producer
Dan Fredenburgh
Prof Jennings
Raj Awasti
Business Man
Zeeshan Azad
Prison Footballer
Henry Morris
Goalkeeper
Owen Hunte
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Wilde
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Farquhar
- Original Score
- Si Begg
- Original Title
- Kicking Off
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Happy Hour Films, Gaia Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Wilde
Robert Farquhar
Si Begg
David Spragg, Anthony Boys
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Farquhar
Writer
Matt Wilde
Director
Felix Coles
Production Design
David Spragg
Editor
Anthony Boys
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kicking Off
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What is Kicking Off about?
Kicking Off starts with the most important game of the season. Loyal fans Wigsy and Cliff watch in trepidation as their football team score the goal that will save them from relegation. Victory is bliss as a chorus of supporters chant and cry with elation. However, this frenzy of happiness quickly turns ugly as the referee disallows the deciding goal. With their hearts and fists pumping, adrenalin running and fury racing through their bloodstream, the fans take matters into their own hands and Cliff makes the fatal mistake of planning while intoxicated. Wigsy, a confirmed idiot, follows through with the said plan and in the darkest hours of the night he commits a crime that will cause chaos and catastrophe for him and his best mate Cliff. Kicking Off is cleverly filmed with split screen shots and slow motion montages. The characters are lovable thugs who will leave you laughing and grimacing at their lack of common sense. The beautiful game just got ugly.
Who directed Kicking Off?
Kicking Off was directed by Matt Wilde.
Who stars in Kicking Off?
The principal cast of Kicking Off includes Warren Brown, Greg McHugh, Alistair Petrie, Danielle Bux, Mark Bright.
When was Kicking Off released and how long is it?
Kicking Off was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Kicking Off?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kicking Off was composed by Si Begg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kicking Off?
Kicking Off holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).