Next Goal Wins, directed by Taika Watiti, is the Hollywood feel-good soccer film we all needed.
Based on a true story and adapted from a documentary that screened at K+S New York 2014, Next Goal Wins tells the heartwarming story of Thomas Rongen, a down-on-his-luck coach played by Michael Fassbender, who takes over the coaching reins of the worst national team in the world: American Samoa. Hijinks ensue and Rongen’s view of the world and success changes when the team discovers that triumph does not need to mean winning the game.
The cast also includes Oscar Kightly, Will Arnett, and Elisabeth Moss, among others.
In theaters now, Next Goal Wins is a perfect way to spend a few hours this Thanksgiving weekend. Find a theater near you.
Next Goal Wins Prize Pack
To celebrate the film’s release and thank the K+S community, we are giving away a Next Goal Wins prize pack, including tickets to see the film, a custom Igloo cooler, and some assorted other film swag.
How to win:
Tell us what real-life soccer story should be made into a feature film.
Submit your idea by emailing us at info@kickingandscreening.com or posting on social media and tagging K+S.
X (Twitter): @ksfilmfest
Instagram: @kickingandscreening
Be sure to also use the hashtag #NextGoalWins
The winner will be randomly chosen from all the submissions we get. (Note: We can only ship the prize pack within the United States.)
Bonus: We will make a film poster for the winning suggestion and a few of our other favorites. Good luck!