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The Beautiful Game

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2024 | 125 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A group of advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless people to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 72K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Thea Sharrock

  • Bill NighyMal
  • Micheal WardVinny
  • Valeria GolinoGabriella
  • Susan WokomaProtasia
  • Tom Vaughan-LawlorKevin
  • Callum Scott HowellsNathan
  • Kit YoungCal
  • Sheyi ColeJason
  • Robin NazariAldar
  • Cristina RodloRosita