Next Goal Wins (2023)
Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
Director:
Taika Waititi
Writers:
Iain Morris, Taika Waititi.
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Michael Fassbender as Thomas Rongen |
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Oscar Kightley as Tavita |
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Kaimana as Jaiyah |
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David Fane as Ace |
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Rachel House as Ruth |
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Beulah Koale as Daru |
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Taika Waititi as American Samoan Priest |
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Will Arnett as Alex Magnussen |
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Elisabeth Moss as Gail |
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Uli Latukefu as Nicky Salapu |
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Sisa Grey as Convenient Store Cashier |
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Semu Filipo as Rambo |
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Chris Alosio as Jonah |
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Lehi Makisi Falepapalangi as Pisa |
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Ioane Goodhue as Smiley |
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Hio Pelesasa as Samson |
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Wil Kahele as "Who's on the Plane" Reporter |
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Rhys Darby as Rhys Marlin |
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Luke Hemsworth as Keith |
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Angus Sampson as Angus Bendleton |
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Kaitlyn Dever as Nicole (voice) |
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Levy Tuiala as Chief Sila |
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James Burghardt as Tongan Player #1 |
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Patrick Mullen as Tongan Player #2 |
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Jonathan J.I. Knox as Game Referee |
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Loretta Ables Sayre as Rambo's Mom |
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Don Nahaku as Tongan Coach |
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Lori Pelenise Tuisano as American Samoan Woman #1 |
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Tulalagalaga Tatalo Wily as American Samoan Woman #2 |
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Armani Makaiwa as Armani |
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William Chun as Store Local |
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Roland Tupola as Tongan Player #3 |
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David Tu'itupou as Tall David |
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Martin Tyler as Commentator (voice) |
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Russell Satele as Russell Satele (uncredited) |
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Arlo Sarinas as Referee |
| Production | Michelle Chan Wong | Executive Assistant |
| Art | Peter Borck | Supervising Art Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Natalie Bruce | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Andrejs Prokopenko | Sound Mixer |
| Art | Katrin Chong | Set Decoration |
| Editing | Nicholas Monsour | Editor |
| Art | Frances Lynn Lebar | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Arthur B Wilson III | Key Hair Stylist |
| Editing | Yana Gorskaya | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Pickens | Wigmaker |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kaikala Tamanaha | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jaime Leigh McIntosh | Hair Department Head |
| Costume & Make-Up | Erica Preus | Key Makeup Artist |
| Art | Ra Vincent | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nancy Hennah | Makeup Department Head |
| Editing | Nat Sanders | Editor |
| Production | Mary Vernieu | Casting |
| Sound | Judah Getz | ADR Mixer |
| Sound | Chris Terhune | Sound Effects Editor |
| Editing | Wendy Nomiyama | First Assistant Editor |
| Crew | Tino Tanaka | Propmaker |
| Camera | Melinda Sue Gordon | Additional Photography |
| Directing | Zack Earl Edwards | Additional Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Dais Kasagawa | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Art | Vanesa Furnari | Set Decoration Buyer |
| Art | Richard Ruhe | Set Dresser |
| Sound | Michael Hertlein | Dialogue Editor |
| Visual Effects | Jon Campfens | Visual Effects Producer |
| Directing | Stockton David Porter | Additional Second Assistant Director |
| Art | Andrew A. Falk | Set Dresser |
| Art | Michelle Fowler | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Phil Barrie | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Sound | Nohealani NihipaliDay | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Ryan A. Sullivan | Sound Effects Editor |
| Camera | Andrew 'A.J.' Johnson | Steadicam Operator |
| Production | Karen Ramirez | Production Supervisor |
| Directing | Josh McLaglen | First Assistant Director |
| Production | Gabby Revilla Lugo | Consulting Producer |
| Art | Taylor Jean | Set Decoration |
| Visual Effects | Barb Benoit | Digital Compositor |
| Camera | Olivia MontaƱo | Second Assistant Camera |
| Production | Sophie Alexander | Associate Producer |
| Production | Michelle Wade Byrd | Casting |
| Camera | Rachel Jensen | Additional Photography |
| Art | David Loitz | Leadman |
| Camera | Stephanie Tull | Additional Photography |
| Art | Meagen Lee | Graphic Designer |
| Crew | Christopher J. Wood | Propmaker |
| Sound | Smokey Cloud | First Assistant Sound Editor |
| Production | Katie Doyle | Casting Director |
| Crew | Bradford Bell | Mix Technician |
| Camera | Tim Unger | Second Assistant "B" Camera |
| Editing | Greg Curry | Colorist |
| Sound | Tobi Nova | ADR Recordist |
| Lighting | Jerad Molkenthin | Gaffer |
| Camera | Teddy Phu-Thanh-Danh | Additional Photography |
| Crew | David Presley | Video Assist Operator |
| Lighting | Berkley Spivey | Electrician |
| Art | Christopher Stanback | Property Master |
| Sound | Rustam Gimadiyev | Foley Mixer |
| Camera | John Rex Woodward | First Assistant Camera |
| Editing | Zachary Harrison | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Lindsay Tessier | Assistant Editor |
| Camera | Alexander Eremin | Best Boy Grip |
| Lighting | Denton Akoni Kukahiko | Electrician |
| Crew | Cyrus Apeles | Special Effects Manager |
| Camera | Ben Benesh | Key Grip |
| Camera | Nigel Nally | First Assistant "B" Camera |
| Camera | Chris Strauser | First Assistant "C" Camera |
| Art | Kristen B. Adams | Set Designer |
| Art | Rebecca Runyon | Art Department Coordinator |
| Sound | Brian Tarlecki | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Camera | Hilary Bronwyn Gayle | Still Photographer |
| Visual Effects | Jason Chen | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Visual Effects | Kemal Ally | VFX Editor |
| Camera | David Crans | Digital Imaging Technician |
| Editing | Tom Eagles | Editor |
| Art | Michael Crowe | Construction Coordinator |
| Sound | David V. Butler | ADR Supervisor |
| Sound | Bogdan Zavarzin | Foley Artist |
| Sound | Joel Erickson | Dialogue Editor |
| Camera | Chris Birdsong | Key Grip |
| Camera | Austin Nelson | Grip |
| Production | Joshua Algie | Casting Assistant |
| Production | Johanna Bautista | Extras Casting |
| Sound | Michael Giacchino | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Jonathan Cavendish | Producer |
| Directing | Taika Waititi | Director |
| Writing | Iain Morris | Screenplay |
| Production | Garrett Basch | Producer |
| Writing | Taika Waititi | Screenplay |
| Production | Taika Waititi | Producer |
| Production | Andy Serkis | Executive Producer |
| Production | Mike Brett | Producer |
| Production | Will Tennant | Executive Producer |
| Production | Kathryn Dean | Executive Producer |
| Production | Steve Jamison | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Miyako Bellizzi | Costume Design |
| Camera | Lachlan Milne | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Jennifer Iacobino | Health and Safety |
| Production | Silawn Lewis | Background Casting Director |