Next Goal Wins
Watch TrailerDutch-American coach Thomas Rongen lands on the shores of American Samoa to take charge of the national soccer team, officially the world's worst. Still haunted by a legendary 31-0 defeat, the squad has endured a decades-long losing streak. Rongen confronts not only a profound lack of technical skill but a vibrant island culture where community spirit outweighs the scoreboard. His mission becomes a profound recalibration of what victory means for a group of athletes who have forgotten how to hope for a win.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | United Kingdom, American Samoa |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Mike Brett |
| Runtime | 97 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (56 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This is a documentary that transcends its sports framework to become a universal lesson in resilience. Directors Mike Brett and Steve Jamison find the perfect tone, weaving genuine humor with profound empathy, never exploiting their subjects for easy sentiment.
What lingers after the final whistle is a quiet, powerful conviction that true winning is an internal victory. It’s a film that redefines triumph, making it about heart rather than headlines. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mike Brett
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Sun-bleached pitches, the roar of a supportive crowd, shared laughter in defeat, and the quiet weight of a long-held dream.
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