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Studs

2006 · 90 min Comedy Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

The hot-tempered, unruly players of this pub league soccer team are in dire straits after having lost everything -- their drive, their skills and soon, their playing field. When mysterious Walter Keegan shows up offering to be their coach, captain Bubbles and the rest of his loopy, obnoxious teammates are so desperate to succeed, they agree to give him the job. Drilled into the ground with a fierce discipline they have never known, the team pushes beyond their aches and pains to gain not only redemption on the field, but more importantly, their self-respect.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2006
Country Ireland
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Paul Mercier
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (8 votes)

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The film constructs a classic underdog sports narrative, relying on the stark contrast between the gritty reality of pub-league football and the almost mythical figure of a savior-coach. It explores familiar tropes of redemption and self-respect through a lens of rough-edged camaraderie and physical comedy.

What lingers after the final whistle is a genuine, uncynical warmth. The journey from chaotic failure to hard-earned dignity, both on and off the pitch, delivers a satisfying, feel-good payoff. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Paul Mercier

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