Goal! (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1966, Goal! is a documentary film directed by Ross Devenish, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. England was expected to perform well in 1966, playing on home ground. After tough, tense games against Portugal and Argentina, England eventually overcame West Germany in the final 4-2. The team was helped, in no small measure, by a historic final hat-trick by Geoff Hurst and superb defending and attacking from Bobby Moore and Bobby Charlton.
Who’s in it. Goal! stars Nigel Patrick as Narrator, Bobby Charlton as Self (archive footage), Franz Beckenbauer as Self (archive footage) and Eusébio as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Goal! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goal! page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goal! (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goal! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Goal! worth watching?
- Goal! holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Goal!?
- Goal! stars Nigel Patrick, Bobby Charlton, Franz Beckenbauer, Eusébio and Garrincha.
- When was Goal! released?
- Goal! was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.