Next Goal Wins OTT release details

Taika Watiti’s latest film, Next Goal Wins, premiered in US theaters on November 17, 2023, followed by a release in Indian theaters in February. The movie is set to be streamed on OTT in India this summer, specifically on Disney+ Hotstar. Next Goal Wins is set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar in India on March 27. The trailer provides an intriguing sneak peek into the heartwarming comedy, which highlights the journey of underdogs who prove that transformation, achievable goals, personal development, and embracing the past are essential aspects of life. Inspired by the 2014 documentary with the same title, the film portrays genuine individuals and incidents in a charmingly humorous and relatable way.

Taking inspiration from the actual American Samoa team, the movie depicts their determined endeavors to enhance their reputation and successfully navigate the FIFA Qualifiers following their devastating loss to Australia with a score of 31-0 over ten years ago. Additionally, Next Goal Wins delves into the challenges faced by Coach Thomas Rongen, who was dismissed from his position after his inability to guide the under-20 national football team to the 2011 World Cup. His sole alternative to unemployment was to coach the undertrained and ill-prepared American Samoa team within three weeks for the FIFA Qualifiers of 2014. Nevertheless, just a few days were adequate to push Rongen to the brink of insanity, given that the team struggled to complete warm-ups or score a single goal. This heartwarming comedy highlights human imperfections and mistakes while demonstrating how they can be transformed into sources of strength.

The cast of Next Goal Wins is genuinely remarkable, and it even includes a delightful appearance by Watiti himself. The movie showcases the talents of Michael Fassbender as coach Rongen, as well as Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Rachel House, Kaimana, Beulah Koale, Will Arnett, Elisabeth Moss, Uli Latekefu, Rhys Darby, Angus Sampson, Luke Hemsworth, Loretta Ables Sayre, and Frankie Adams in significant roles.

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