The Game of Their Lives
Seen it?2005 | 101 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (26% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Queen of Katwe, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
During the 1950 World Cup, the hastily assembled U.S. soccer team enters as heavy underdogs when matched up against the highest-ranked team in competition — England.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Anspaugh
- Gerard ButlerFrank Borghi
- Wes BentleyWalter Bahr
- Gavin RossdaleStanley Mortensen
- Costas MandylorCharlie 'Gloves' Columbo
- Louis MandylorGino Pariani
- Zachery Ty BryanHarry Keough
- Jimmy Jean-LouisJoe Gaetjens
- Patrick StewartOlder Dent McSkimming
- Terry KinneyDent McSkimming
- Richard JenikJoe Maca