More Than Just a Game (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2007, More Than Just a Game is a drama film directed by Junaid Ahmed, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Told through the stories of five former prisoners, this is the story of political activists sent to the notorious Robben Island prison in the 1960s by the apartheid regime, who rise above their incarceration by creating a football league and finding an outlet for their passion and commitment to discipline through the Beautiful Game.
Who’s in it. More Than Just a Game stars Az Abrahams as Sedick Isaacs, Presley Chweneyagae as Mark Shimmers, Wright Ngubeni as Anthony Suze and Tshepo Maseko as Lizo Sitoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, More Than Just a Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch More Than Just a Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of More Than Just a Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch More Than Just a Game (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for More Than Just a Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is More Than Just a Game worth watching?
- More Than Just a Game holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in More Than Just a Game?
- More Than Just a Game stars Az Abrahams, Presley Chweneyagae, Wright Ngubeni, Tshepo Maseko and Merlin Balie.
- When was More Than Just a Game released?
- More Than Just a Game was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.