Costas Mandylor, Gavin Rossdale, Gerard Butler

In the summer of 1950, the most unlikely team ever to represent their nation gathered in Brazil for the first Soccer World Cup since World War II. Of the eleven men to take the field, five were Italia...( read more  read more... )n, two were Portuguese, one Haitian, one German, one Scot and one Irishman. They all wore blue shorts and white shirts crossed with a thick band of red. On their chests, they wore the eagle of the United States of America.

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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: David Anspaugh

Release Date: April 22, 2005

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  • July 24, 2007
    I found The Game of Their Lives to be a solid film. It's a product of the same mind that brought us "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" and one can expect similar results. It tells the tale of the 1950 US World Cup team that shockingly beat England (though did not win the World Cup itself) It ...( read more)begins in St Louis, providing backgrounds and insight into the lives and families of the St Louisians who later will be on the World Cup Team.

    Strong performances from Wes Bentley and Gerard Butler lead this film to the final victory. Bentley and Butler portray the leaders of the team (Walter Bahr and Frank Borghi, respectively) with likability and believability. The supporting cast that rounds out the team also turn out performances that will keep you involved with wanting to route for this team. Don't expect an electric atmosphere, however, as this story is told from a reporter reminiscing.

    The Game of Their Lives offers character development for the team members without ever straying from the subject at hand. Through their actions on and off the field, the audience can get a taste for who these men were. Much homage and respect is also deservingly paid to England for their magnificent history in the sport. This is not one of those ports films that serves to make the United States seem over glorious and under mind the greatness of England, as many assume it will. I for one walked away from this film with a greater respect for England and what they've done, and continue to do, for the sport .
  • June 1, 2007
    nice movie but it coulda used more game play or drama
  • July 18, 2007
    Nice flick, although I expected better soccer aptitudes from these 'athletic' actors.
    Stewart's imitation of an American accent was flawed in some moments, but still I admire his acting experience overall.
    Gavin Rossdale doesn't seem believable; perhaps he's better suited to writ...( read more)ing simple grunge songs (a decade ago).
  • March 30, 2009
    Very good movie. I didn't think it would be something I would like, but ended up really enjoying it.
  • December 8, 2008
    Well yeah, he was cute in this!
  • October 21, 2008
    loved this! very inspiring.
  • August 31, 2008
    Really good && good cast&& football/ soccer is amazing =]
  • May 14, 2008
    True story, and it's a well-told story at that. Lots to learn and lots to like with this one.
  • April 6, 2008
    Don't really like sports movies bit this was cool (thanks to Gerard Butler).
  • January 27, 2008
    I tried to watch this but just couldn't get into it. There are only so many inspirational sport type movies a girl can watch!

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April 21, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The Game of Their Lives covers its story like an assignment, not like a mission. full review

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  • JazEPhashizzle
    June 21, 2007
    omg...the soccer playing was phenominal....all the footwork...im working my way up to play like that...and gerry was soooooooo good....and sooooooo cute....the story was so inspirational...a definite must watch movie
  • sorrowfulpies
    September 17, 2006
    The story itself was really touching but the way it was done was really boring. I only really enjoyed the football skills.

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