

A group of advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless people to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup.
Acting
Bill Nighy's fragile optimism will wreck you.
Direction
Sharrock balances hope without toxic positivity.

Director
Thea Sharrock
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Homeless World Cup began in 2003 and has reached 1 million players globally — this film shot at actual 2022 tournament locations in Sacramento.
Micheal Ward's character Vinny mirrors many real players who discover the tournament while actively homeless — the casting prioritized actors with lived experience where possible.
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