
Football Rules Ok
Seen it?2000 | 92 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
For Hans Pollack and his friends, soccer is the most wonderful hobby in the world. They all worship the world-class forward Pablo Dios. Their adoration goes so far that it makes them forget the birth of a daughter, gamble away a house, "accidentally" kidnap the rich and arrogant football star, and tear apart the family. However, Pablo and Hans gradually develop an unlikely friendship...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$390K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tomy Wigand
- Uwe OchsenknechtHans Pollak
- Ralf RichterMike
- Oscar Ortega SánchezPablo Antonio Di Ospeo
- Walter GontermannTheo
- Michael SiderisBernie
- Tana SchanzaraOma Käthe Pollak
- Tobias SchenkeErnst Pollak
- Marita MarschallHilde Pollak
- Horst ScheelJürgen
- Thomas Balou MartinRüdiger Hillbrecht