FC Venus (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2005, FC Venus is a comedy and romance film directed by Joona Tena, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Pete is a football enthusiast, who plays as a goalkeeper for FC HeMan, a team playing in the lowest possible league. His girlfriend, Anna, hates the whole sport. Pete and his teammates are planning to travel to watch the Football World Cup held in Germany. Anna is not excited about Pete's plan to leave her alone for the summer. Therefore Anna decides to present a challenge to Pete: She will form a team from the wives and girlfriends of the FC HeMan players, and then the women's team (FC Venus) would play against FC HeMan. If the women's team wins, the men will have to give up football, and if the men's team wins, the women will never complain about their hobby.
Who’s in it. FC Venus stars Minna Haapkylä as Anna, Petteri Summanen as Pete, Laura Malmivaara as Carita and Taneli Mäkelä as Lauri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, FC Venus has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch FC Venus page.
If you liked it. Fans of FC Venus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch FC Venus (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for FC Venus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is FC Venus worth watching?
- FC Venus holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in FC Venus?
- FC Venus stars Minna Haapkylä, Petteri Summanen, Laura Malmivaara, Taneli Mäkelä and Lotta Lehtikari.
- When was FC Venus released?
- FC Venus was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.