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Next Goal Wins

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2014 · 97 min Documentary
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

Dutch-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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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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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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