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Goal! The Dream Begins [Blu-ray]

Kuno Becker (Actor), Stephen Dillane (Actor), Danny Cannon (Director) Rated:
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Format: Blu-ray
4.7 out of 5 stars 2,063 ratings
IMDb6.7/10.0
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Genre Drama
Format Anamorphic, Multiple Formats, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, Color, Blu-ray
Contributor Sean Pertwee, Danny Cannon, Miriam Colon, Story By Mike Jefferies And Adrian Butchart, Kuno Becker, Stephen Dillane, Marcel Iures, Jorge Cervera, Anna Friel, Tony Plana, Screenplay By Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais And Mi, Alessandro Nivola, Alfredo Rodriguez See more
Language English, French, Spanish
Runtime 1 hour and 58 minutes

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The triumphant film about believing in your dreams that Larry King calls "a gem of a movie! Uplifting and brilliantly done" is now fully realized on Blu-ray Disc. Like the inspiring heroes of MIRACLE and REMEMBER THE TITANS, gifted young immigrant Santiago Munez has an improbable goal: to play soccer for a world-class team. When he gets an unexpected tryout with Newcastle United, Santiago must prove he has the passion, talent and determination to confront the best of the best. Share his action-packed struggle in amazing 1080p, and revel in the cheers of the crowd in 5.1 48 kHz, 16-bit uncompressed audio.Everyone's a winner thanks to the remarkable power of Blu-ray High Definition.

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You'd have to be a heartless curmudgeon to dislike a movie as enjoyably sincere as Goal! The Dream Begins. Yes, the corny title tells you all you need to know about this rags-to-riches soccer tale, but like Hoosiers and Rudy, this conventional sports drama rises above its familiar plot with an engaging cast and some pleasant surprises along the way. The first in a proposed trilogy that will follow young Santiago Munez (Kuno Becker) as he rises to prominence in the competitive world of British soccer, this one begins by showing how Santiago, an undocumented immigrant in Los Angeles, attracts the attention of a talent scout (Stephen Dillane), who arranges a tryout for England's prestigious team, Newcastle United. It's rough going for a beleaguered trainee who suffers from asthma, but soon Santiago is befriended by a hard-partying soccer star (Alessandro Nivola) and he's on his way to reaching his…Goal! It's all very inevitable, but director Danny Cannon makes the most of this inspiring story by exploiting the unexpected subtleties in an otherwise predictable screenplay: Santigo's relationship with his seemingly unsupportive father (Tony Plana) gains additional resonance as the story unfolds; a local nurse (Anna Friel) turns out to be more than a routine love interest; and Newcastle's German manager (Marcel Iures) is a wry, colorful character who works miracles with his unruly squad of players. Add some obligatory cameo appearances by real-life soccer stars including (of course) the great David Beckham, and you've got a modest, likable hit that delivers exactly what it promises, and a little bit more. --Jeff Shannon

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.40:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 05346600
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Danny Cannon
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Anamorphic, Multiple Formats, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, Color, Blu-ray
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 58 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Kuno Becker, Stephen Dillane, Anna Friel, Marcel Iures, Sean Pertwee
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French, Spanish
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Touchstone Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000J6I0V6
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Screenplay By Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais And Mi, Story By Mike Jefferies And Adrian Butchart
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 2,063 ratings

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Customers find this soccer movie great for students and families, with good acting and casting, and appreciate its inspirational and touching story. Moreover, the film receives positive feedback for its depth, with one customer noting its many themes to explore, and customers consider it must-see content for soccer fans. Additionally, the movie is in excellent condition, and customers appreciate its emotional content. However, the story quality receives mixed reactions.

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155 customers mention "Movie quality"148 positive7 negative

Customers praise the movie's plot and find it suitable for students and families, with one customer describing it as a fun and inspiring film.

"The movie arrived in a timely manner, new condition, and it is a good soccer movie." Read more

"This is a story about a dream...." Read more

"...Movie is perfect for the family, or for a day to just stay at home and relax." Read more

"...Second- The film is unusual in the dual settings of Los Angeles and Newcastle, UK...." Read more

39 customers mention "Inspirational story"39 positive0 negative

Customers find this movie inspirational, describing it as a touching story with a great message.

"...It is a very human story. And it made me cry." Read more

"...life would be almost non-existent, it is presented in a way that makes it feasible and don't insult your intelligence...." Read more

"A beautiful game with an inspiring and touching story." Read more

"...I think that inspiration is important and this is an inspiring movie (although not as good as "Forever Strong.") How he is treated when he..." Read more

16 customers mention "Acting quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the acting in the movie, particularly the casting choices.

"...First Kuno Becker gives a fine performance in the lead role as a young Mexican immigrant in Los Angeles who is spotted playing park football and..." Read more

"...The actor in this film was great and the story was so interesting. I didn't realize how much it takes to become a professional soccer player...." Read more

"...He's a likeable character (we'd all go farther in life if we were just a bit more likeable, and with integrity, kindness and a healthy work ethic)...." Read more

"...story from start to finish and you really can identify with the main character in the movie...." Read more

13 customers mention "Soccer fans"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate this movie as a must for soccer fans, with one customer noting its realistic football sequences.

"...Third- The football sequences are well done and feature cameos by numerous big name players and the depiction of game day at St Jame's park in..." Read more

"...surprised: little to no objectionable material, and some really cool soccer moves. The story line was plausible, and the message was sweet...." Read more

"We enjoy this movie as a family. This movie really got my kids interested in soccer...." Read more

"I really enjoy this story, and, to a large extent, the soccer scenes are quite exciting...." Read more

9 customers mention "Depth"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of the movie, with one review highlighting its themes of determination and rags-to-riches story, while another notes its twists and turns.

"...He is tremendously gifted and one day a former scout sees him play while on vacation in California and badgers the owner of Newcastle United to..." Read more

"...There are some great cameos by Beck, Zinedine Zidane and Steven Gerrard which really add that special touch...." Read more

"...It is very interesting and shows the determination of a young man who meant despite all odds to fulfill his dream...." Read more

"...Quite inspirational. Many themes to explore. Just great. But Goal 2 and 3 are horrible, as all the good in the first one was lost. We love Santi" Read more

9 customers mention "Quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the movie's quality, describing it as excellently conditioned and beautifully made.

"The movie arrived in a timely manner, new condition, and it is a good soccer movie." Read more

"...and was pleasantly surprised: little to no objectionable material, and some really cool soccer moves...." Read more

"Came in excellent and I mean excellent condition goal 1 and 2 are one of my favorite movies 💯..." Read more

"good quality and good price :)" Read more

4 customers mention "Sadness"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the movie, with one describing it as an emotional and moving experience.

"...There is also some sadness to the movie." Read more

"The movie was such emotional moving. That is what the American Dream is all about...." Read more

"...years ago and loved it especially being a football fan was excited and sad and the football games were real and I was cheering" Read more

"...Great story - about family, courage, persistence, disappointment, and the real meaning of victory. Love it." Read more

7 customers mention "Story quality"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the movie's story, with some appreciating its accuracy in depicting a footballer's life, while others find it unrealistic.

"Very well made fictional account of a Mexican-American soccer player from a poor LA neighborhood...." Read more

"...The story is very formulaic, predictable, and at times silly but it is also entertaining...." Read more

"very well directed and told rags-to-riches story of a character you will be rooting for...." Read more

"...On the downside, the movie did drag a bit through the middle and the character development was pretty shallow, but that made it accessible to..." Read more

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  • Brett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025
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    One of my favorite sports movies ever 💚💙💜
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  • Thomas E. Gaglione
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025
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    The movie arrived in a timely manner, new condition, and it is a good soccer movie.
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  • Inna Tysoe
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Human Story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2014
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    This is a story about a dream. Santiago Munez grew up playing football or soccer in Mexico with his friends, scoring goals as the chickens tried to find some nourishment on the improvised pitch and road. That football (and a picture of the FIFA World Cup) are the two things he takes with him as his family desperately flees across the border to Los Angeles. There, his father starts a gardening business, buys a home, settles down and expects his sons to work with him to build up the business and take care of the family. And Santiago does his part. He works for his father, he works as a busboy at a Chinese restaurant, he makes sure his little brother does his homework… and every chance he get, he plays football. He is tremendously gifted and one day a former scout sees him play while on vacation in California and badgers the owner of Newcastle United to give him a trial should Santiago “show up on his doorstep.”

    What follows is the story of a young man in the middle of a strange land, befriended by strangers, who in the end has to try to find it in himself to be good enough for his dream. For himself. It is a story told in England and in Los Angeles. A story about different kinds of love and forgiveness and family.

    It is a very human story. And it made me cry.
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  • Joshua
    5.0 out of 5 stars Item just as described. Perfect movie for the family
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022
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    Movie was exactly as described. It was hard to find the movie on a streaming service, so decided to simply just buy it on Blu-ray, instead of dvd, for better quality.
    Movie is perfect for the family, or for a day to just stay at home and relax.
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  • Daniel J. Tyree
    5.0 out of 5 stars A high quality sports movie that goes beyond the sport
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2013
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    No, this is not Oscar caliber film making, but for a genre (sports) that frequently goes for the lowest common denominator, Goal! was a great find. You don't really need to be a soccer (futbol) fan to appreciate the story of an immigrant young man who works for his father's landscaping business before finding the opportunity to pursue his life long dream of becoming a pro soccer player. While the likeliness of this happening in real life would be almost non-existent, it is presented in a way that makes it feasible and don't insult your intelligence. If you are a soccer fan, particularly of the English game, you will enjoy some of the characters that were obviously modeled on some of the big names there, including cameos by Beckham, Zidane, Raul and Shearer. Also a great movie for adolescents on pursuing dreams and setting goals, my 13 year old, soccer mad son loved it.
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  • R. J. Marsella
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cliche filled -but very good anyway
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2009
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    Most sports movies fall into the "seen one you've seen them all category". Goal is a fairly typical sports movie story of an underdog who defies all the odds to make it big and even get the girl at the end. All the stereotypes are here. The loving grandmother, the tough father, the conceited superstar, the stern coach, the adoring younger brother. So given all that why did I enjoy this so much?

    First Kuno Becker gives a fine performance in the lead role as a young Mexican immigrant in Los Angeles who is spotted playing park football and ends up in the English Premier League. Second- The film is unusual in the dual settings of Los Angeles and Newcastle, UK. Third- The football sequences are well done and feature cameos by numerous big name players and the depiction of game day at St Jame's park in Newcastle is incredibly cool.

    Finally, for a soccer fan living in the LA area how can you not be drawn into a film that deals with both your hometown and your favorite sport.
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  • Rachel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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    I have this but I bought this one for a Christmas Present
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  • Melvin Chan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Goal! - The Dream Begins
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
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    A beautiful game with an inspiring and touching story.
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  • Blumenfreund 12
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Lupenreiner Hattrick !!!
    Reviewed in Germany on October 30, 2006
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    Hat nicht jeder kleine Junge, als er auf dem Bolzplatz gekickt hat, den

    Traum gehabt die Chance zu bekommen einmal in einer Fußball-Kathedrale

    zu spielen?! Die 98,5 Prozent, bei denen das nicht geklappt hat,

    haben in diesem Film die Chance mit zu empfinden, wie es hätte sein können!

    Eine wirklich bewegende Geschichte um einen jungen, hochtalentierten

    Spieler, der trotz vieler Rückschläge ... am Ende seinen Traum lebt!

    Für jeden Fußballfan ein Muss ... aber keine Angst, dank der packenden Story und des für die Damenwelt nicht ganz unattraktiven Hauptdarstellers,

    werden die Herren der Schöpfung die harten Momente des Films, in denen

    selbst ein echter Mann mal die ein oder andere Träne im Augen hat,

    nicht ohne ihre Angebetete durchstehen müssen ...

    Der mäßige Kinoerfolg ist mir ein echtes Rätsel!

    Denn die Original-Schauplätze "St.James-Park" oder Gastauftritte

    einiger nicht ganz unbekannter Größen wie ...

    Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Raul und natürlich Alan Shearer

    vermitteln ein echtes Profifußballflair ...

    Wer hier zugreift, der landet garantiert einen echten Volltreffer!!!

    Also Vorlage = "Kaufangebot" nutzen, sauber Abstauben = "Zugreifen"

    und anschließend kräftig feiern = "DVD genießen"!!!
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  • Chime of roses
    5.0 out of 5 stars Méconnu... Mais... À voir !
    Reviewed in France on May 30, 2018
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    Belle histoire bon enfant pour tout public, même ceux qui ne sont pas fana de foot. De belles valeurs ! De la volonté et de l'espérance ! Pas de temps morts. Quand le film se termine, on est presque déçu. Si vous être anglophone ou presque, la VO s'impose. Un régal !
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  • Evangeline Wood
    5.0 out of 5 stars I truly enjoyed the movie
    Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2015
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    I truly enjoyed the movie. I'm also prefer watching a movie base from real life experience. So I would truly recommend these to all families of all ages and watch it together and 1 way of spending quality time .
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  • Carlos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Goal
    Reviewed in Spain on January 11, 2013
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    Espectacular! Todo absolutamente bien, y la relación precio-calidad BD inigualable.
    Audio original en Alta Definición, y subtítulos en español. Totalmente impecable.
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  • littlemo603
    5.0 out of 5 stars good movie
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2021
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    nothing
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