Goal!

Goal!

Every dream has a beginning.

Directed by Danny Cannon

Produced by Milkshake Films, Little Magic Films

2005118 min6.8 / 10

An uplifting sports drama about a young man from humble beginnings pursuing his dream of professional football, grounded in warmth and hope.

Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Goal! end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Goal! scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Goal! easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Goal! violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Goal! sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity29

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise63

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Goal!

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Goal!

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Goal!, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Goal!, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Goal!, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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