Next Goal Wins
- Director: Taika Waititi
- Writer: Taika Waititi, Iain Morris
- Producer: Sophie Alexander, Garrett Basch, Mike Brett, Jonathan Cavendish, Kathryn Dean, Steve Jamison, Josh McLaglen, Gabby Revilla Lugo, Phil Robertson, Andy Serkis, Will Tennant, Taika Waititi
CGiii Comment
"Be Happy."
Story of the American Samoa soccer team, who suffered the worst loss in World Cup history, losing to Australia 31-0 in 2001. With the 2014 World Cup approaching, the team recruits a down on his luck, maverick coach (Fassbender) to help turn their fate around.
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Cast & Characters
Michael Fassbender (as Thomas Rongen)
Oscar Kightley (as Tavita)
Kaimana (as Jaiyah)
David Fane (as Ace)
Rachel House (as Ruth)
Beulah Koale (as Daru)
Taika Waititi (as American Samoan Priest)
Will Arnett (as Alex Magnussen)
Elisabeth Moss (as Gail)
Uli Latukefu (as Nicky Salapu)
Sisa Grey (as Convenient Store Cashier)
Semu Filipo (as Rambo)
Chris Alosio (as Jonah)
Lehi Makisi Falepapalangi (as Pisa (as Lehi Falepapalangi))
Ioane Goodhue (as Smiley)
Hio Pelesasa (as Samson)
William Kahele (as 'Who's on the Plane' Reporter)
Rhys Darby (as Rhys Marlin)
Luke Hemsworth (as Keith)
Angus Sampson (as Angus Bendleton)
Kaitlyn Dever (as Nicole)
Levy Tuiala (as Chief Sila)
James Burghardt (as Tongan Player #1)
Patrick Mullen (as Tongan Player #2)
Jonathan J.I. Knox (as Game Referee)