Next Goal Wins
“Be happy.”
Synopsis
Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer with Taika Waititi IntroductionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-02
Top Cast
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Michael Fassbender
Thomas Rongen
Oscar Kightley
Tavita
Kaimana
Jaiyah
David Fane
Ace
Rachel House
Ruth
Beulah Koale
Daru
Taika Waititi
American Samoan Priest
Will Arnett
Alex Magnussen
Elisabeth Moss
Gail
Uli Latukefu
Nicky Salapu
Sisa Grey
Convenient Store Cashier
Semu Filipo
Rambo
Chris Alosio
Jonah
Lehi Makisi Falepapalangi
Pisa
Ioane Goodhue
Smiley
Hio Pelesasa
Samson
Wil Kahele
"Who's on the Plane" Reporter
Rhys Darby
Rhys Marlin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 16, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 8, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.29x
+$4.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taika Waititi
- Screenplay & Story
- Iain Morris, Taika Waititi
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- Next Goal Wins
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Samoan
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.1M
- Production Studios
- The Imaginarium, Searchlight Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Garrett Basch Productions, Defender Films, Archer's Mark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taika Waititi
Iain Morris, Taika Waititi
Michael Giacchino
Stephanie Tull, Rachel Jensen, Melinda Sue Gordon, Teddy Phu-Thanh-Danh, Lachlan Milne
Yana Gorskaya, Nicholas Monsour, Tom Eagles
Garrett Basch, Jonathan Cavendish, Taika Waititi, Andy Serkis, Will Tennant
Department Leadership Roster
Yana Gorskaya
Editor
Nicholas Monsour
Editor
Ra Vincent
Production Design
Tom Eagles
Editor
Nat Sanders
Editor
Jason Chen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
Taika Waititi
Director
Garrett Basch
Producer
Jonathan Cavendish
Producer
Iain Morris
Screenplay
Taika Waititi
Screenplay
Taika Waititi
Producer
Mike Brett
Producer
Steve Jamison
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Next Goal Wins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Next Goal Wins about?
Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
Who directed Next Goal Wins?
Next Goal Wins was directed by Taika Waititi.
Who stars in Next Goal Wins?
The principal cast of Next Goal Wins includes Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House.
When was Next Goal Wins released and how long is it?
Next Goal Wins was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Next Goal Wins?
Next Goal Wins had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $18.1M at the worldwide box office (1.29 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Next Goal Wins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Next Goal Wins was composed by Michael Giacchino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Next Goal Wins?
Next Goal Wins holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).