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KickOff (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2011, KickOff is a comedy film directed by Rikki Beadle Blair, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. What happens when the hardest team in the Sunday Soccer league comes up against a gay team (pun intended) and finds they've finally met their match? Watch and wince as fledging referee Elton Glixton struggles to control this testosterone tsunami as rude-boy meets bum-boy in this outrageous new comedy set in the crazy gung-ho world of 5-a-side footie.

Who’s in it. KickOff stars Duncan MacInnes as Elton, Ian Sharp as Archer, Kyle Treslove as Joey and Ludvig Bonin as Kingston, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, KickOff has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch KickOff page.

If you liked it. Fans of KickOff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch KickOff (2011)?
In GB, KickOff is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is KickOff worth watching?
KickOff holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in KickOff?
KickOff stars Duncan MacInnes, Ian Sharp, Kyle Treslove, Ludvig Bonin and Craig Storrod.
When was KickOff released?
KickOff was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.