

The Beautiful Game
2024-03-22 · 125 min · ★ 6.2
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.
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- Directors
- Thea Sharrock
- Production companies
- Blueprint Pictures, Film4 Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bill NighyMal
Micheal WardVinny
Valeria GolinoGabriella
Susan WokomaProtasia
Tom Vaughan-LawlorKevin
Callum Scott HowellsNathan
Kit YoungCal
Sheyi ColeJason
Cristina RodloRosita
Sian Reese-WilliamsSian
Aoi OkuyamaMika
Kazuhiro MuroyamaShusaku
Jessye RomeoEllie
Layo-Christina AkinludeMargie
Shane CaseyThe Ref
Massimo ScolaJoram
Mitchell ZhangazhaTupacTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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