Goal! (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, Goal! is a drama film directed by Danny Cannon, running about 118 minutes. “Every Dream Has A Beginning” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that--a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.
Who’s in it. Goal! stars Kuno Becker as Santiago Munez, Alessandro Nivola as Gavin Harris, Anna Friel as Roz Harmison and Stephen Dillane as Glen Foy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Goal! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.6M at the box office.
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 Goal! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goal! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goal! (2005)?
- In US, Goal! is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Goal! worth watching?
- Goal! holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goal!?
- Goal! stars Kuno Becker, Alessandro Nivola, Anna Friel, Stephen Dillane and Gary Lewis.
- When was Goal! released?
- Goal! was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.