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A determined Dutch coach transforms the perennially losing American Samoa soccer team.
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Academy Award® winner Taika Waititi (Best Adapted Screenplay, 2019, “Jojo Rabbit”) directs this heartfelt, underdog comedy based on a true story and written by Waititi and Iain Morris. “Next Goal Wins” follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup qualifiers fast approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team into winners. This funny, uplifting film also features Will Arnett and Elisabeth Moss.
"Filmmaker Taika Waititi takes on the true –albeit with considerable creative liberties– story of the American Samoa national football team and their humiliating 31-0 defeat against Australia in 2001, and the coach hired to turn the team around. 'Next Goal Wins' follows coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), who, after hitting rock bottom in his personal life and being fired from the MLS, is recruited by the Polynesian team. Waititi fans from movies like 'Jojo Rabbit' or 'Thor: Ragnarok' will enjoy it, although it should be noted that some of its humor can be insensitive and even problematic."