The Grand Finale (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2006, The Grand Finale is a documentary film directed by Michael Apted, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six populated continents participated in the qualification process which began in September 2003. Thirty-one teams qualified from this process, along with the host nation, Germany, for the finals tournament. Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shootout in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw. Germany defeated Portugal 3–1 to finish third.
Who’s in it. The Grand Finale stars Pierce Brosnan as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Grand Finale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grand Finale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grand Finale tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grand Finale (2006)?
- In US, The Grand Finale is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grand Finale worth watching?
- The Grand Finale holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grand Finale?
- The Grand Finale stars Pierce Brosnan.
- When was The Grand Finale released?
- The Grand Finale was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.