Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
Acting
Kaimana's breakthrough as Jaiyah—authentic, radiant, steals every scene
Direction
Waititi's signature warmth, though lighter than his best work
Writing
True story liberties that spark debate—documentary vs. dramatization
Director
Taika Waititi
Michael Fassbender
Thomas Rongen
Oscar Kightley
Tavita
Kaimana
Jaiyah
David Fane
Ace
Rachel House
Ruth
Beulah Koale
Daru
Taika Waititi
American Samoan Priest
Will Arnett
Alex Magnussen
Elisabeth Moss
Gail
Uli Latukefu
Nicky Salapu
Sisa Grey
Convenient Store Cashier
Semu Filipo
Rambo
Chris Alosio
Jonah
Lehi Makisi Falepapalangi
Pisa
Ioane Goodhue
Smiley
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real American Samoa team finally won their first official FIFA match in 2011—against Tonga, 2-1. The film compresses this timeline dramatically.
Jaiyah Saelua was the first openly transgender athlete to compete in a FIFA World Cup qualifier; the real documentary 'Next Goal Wins' (2014) tells her story with more nuance than Waititi's version.
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