Next Goal Wins Release Date, Cast, and Crew (2023)
Are you ready to laugh, cry, and cheer with the American Samoa national football team as they strive to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup? Next Goal Wins is an upcoming sports comedy-drama directed by Taika Waititi and co-written by Iain Morris, based on the 2014 documentary of the same name by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison.
In this blog post, we’ll look at the Next Goal Wins Release date, cast, and crew, as well as some other exciting details about the movie. So, let’s kick off the countdown to Next Goal Wins!
Next Goal Wins Plot Summary
The documentary starts with Rongen arriving in the tiny island nation of American Samoa. He is tasked with the daunting challenge of transforming the American Samoa national team, one of the weakest football teams in the world, into a team that can compete against the world’s best.
Rongen quickly discovers that the team’s lack of resources and experience is only the beginning of the challenge. He is faced with teaching the team the basics of football and instilling a sense of pride and motivation to succeed.
The documentary follows Rongen and the team’s journey as they attempt to achieve the seemingly impossible task of winning a match against an elite international team. Along the way, Rongen and the team must overcome language barriers, cultural differences, and the team’s lack of experience.
The documentary provides an inspiring story of determination and perseverance as Rongen and the team strive to win a match against an elite international team. It is an inspirational story that will leave viewers with a renewed sense of hope and motivation.
Next Goal Wins Release Date
The highly anticipated film ‘Next Goal Wins will finally hit theaters on September 22, 2023. After years of anticipation, film fans will finally get to see the story of a soccer team from the island of American Samoa and their journey to the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
The film was initially slated for a release date of April 21, 2023, but was then pushed back to its current release date. This delay is likely due to the film’s production team wanting to ensure it is of the highest quality upon its release.
Next Goal Wins Cast and Crew
Next Goal Wins, directed by Taika Waititi. The film is based on the 2014 documentary of the same name. It follows the story of the American Samoa National Football Team as they try to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.
The cast is led by Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Beulah Koale, Uli Latukefu, Rachel House, Kaimana, Rhys Darby, Will Arnett, and Elisabeth Moss.
Taika Waititi and Iain Morris write the screenplay, and the film is produced by Jonathan Cavendish, Garrett Basch, Taika Waititi, Mike Brett, and Steve Jamison. Lachlan Milne is the cinematographer, and the editing team includes Tom Eagles, Yana Gorskaya, Nicholas Monsour, and Nat Sanders. The music is composed by Michael Giacchino.
The film is produced by The Imaginarium and distributed by Searchlight Pictures. It is set to be released in the United States on September 22, 2023. It will be released in the United Kingdom and other countries shortly afterward. The movie will be in English.
Michael Fassbender will star as Rongen
| Role | Rongen |
| Real Name | Michael Fassbender |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Net Worth | $40 Million |
Oscar Kightley
| Real Name | Oscar Kightley |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
David Fane
| Real Name | David Fane |
| Age | 56 years old |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Net Worth | $3-5 Million |
Beulah Koale
| Real Name | Beulah Koale |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Directed by Taika Waititi
| Real Name | Taika Waititi |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Profession | Director |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Net Worth | $13 Million |
