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Goal II: Living the Dream

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • 1h 55m
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5.8/10
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Goal II: Living the Dream (2007)
When Newcastle United soccer star Santiago Muñez (Kuno Becker) is offered a spot with Real Madrid, he accepts, but the move - accompanied by big money and fame - tests his ties and loyalties to family, friends, and business acquaintances.
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When Newcastle United soccer star Santiago Muñez (Kuno Becker) is offered a spot with Real Madrid, he accepts, but the move - accompanied by big money and fame - tests his ties and loyalties... Read allWhen Newcastle United soccer star Santiago Muñez (Kuno Becker) is offered a spot with Real Madrid, he accepts, but the move - accompanied by big money and fame - tests his ties and loyalties to family, friends, and business acquaintances.When Newcastle United soccer star Santiago Muñez (Kuno Becker) is offered a spot with Real Madrid, he accepts, but the move - accompanied by big money and fame - tests his ties and loyalties to family, friends, and business acquaintances.

  • Director
    • Jaume Collet-Serra
  • Writers
    • Mike Jefferies
    • Adrian Butchart
    • Terry Loane
  • Stars
    • Kuno Becker
    • Alessandro Nivola
    • Anna Friel
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    35K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jaume Collet-Serra
    • Writers
      • Mike Jefferies
      • Adrian Butchart
      • Terry Loane
    • Stars
      • Kuno Becker
      • Alessandro Nivola
      • Anna Friel
    • 59User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Kuno Becker
    Kuno Becker
    • Santiago Muñez
    Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola
    • Gavin Harris
    Anna Friel
    Anna Friel
    • Roz Harmison
    Stephen Dillane
    Stephen Dillane
    • Glen Foy
    Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela
    • Jordana Garcia
    Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña
    • Rosa Maria
    Carmelo Gómez
    Carmelo Gómez
    • Burruchaga
    Miriam Colon
    Miriam Colon
    • Mercedes
    Frances Barber
    Frances Barber
    • Carol Harmison
    William Beck
    • Steve Parr
    Kieran O'Brien
    Kieran O'Brien
    • Hughie McGowan
    Marcus Shultz
    • Jamie
    Sean Pertwee
    Sean Pertwee
    • Barry Rankin
    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • Rudi van der Merwe
    Íker Casillas
    Íker Casillas
    • Self
    Iván Helguera
    Iván Helguera
    • Self
    Sergio Ramos
    Sergio Ramos
    • Self
    Roberto Carlos
    Roberto Carlos
    • Self
    • Director
      • Jaume Collet-Serra
    • Writers
      • Mike Jefferies
      • Adrian Butchart
      • Terry Loane
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    • Trivia
      The real Champions League Final Game was Arsenal vs. Barcelona with Barcelona winning 2-1. Real Madrid lost to Arsenal in the first knock-out round with a 1-0 overall score in both legs.
    • Goofs
      During the 2nd half of the final match Real Madrid is playing with more than 11 players! Images are shown from at least Munez, Gavin Harris, Casillas, Beckham, Guti, Ronaldo, Raul, Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Robinho, Cicinho, Ramos, Baptista, Mejia, Gravesen plus the extras that play along Harris and Munez.
    • Quotes

      Rudi van der Merwe: First you listen to your heart, then you listen to your head, and then your wife will tell you what to do.

    • Connections
      Featured in Het uur van de wolf: Rutger Hauer: Blond, blue eyes (2006)
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      Ave Maria
      Performed by Barbara Bonney / Geoffrey Parsons

    User reviews59

    Featured review
    6/10

    Disappointing

    Although I was biased towards the first movie as I am a Newcastle United fan, I felt let down by Goal! 2, not just that Munez had the audacity to leave the Toon for Real Madrid, but due to the poor direction, plot and screenplay of the sequel.

    The first movie, although far from perfect, had its moments, a lively screenplay, absorbing direction and a fairly tidy plot, Goal!2 on the other hand, was found wanting in all of these areas.

    The plot felt far-fetched and desperate, and the cinematography amateurish, I found the film entertaining but not absorbing, I'm sure I will watch Goal! 3 pure for a sense of personal closure rather than because of excited anticipation.
    • jimbowalpole
    • Feb 17, 2007
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    • Release date
      • August 29, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Goal II
    • Filming locations
      • Madrid, Spain(Real Madrid's football ground)
    • Production companies
      • Milkshake Films
      • Milkshake Films
      • Scion Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $225,067
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $150,098
      • Aug 31, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,864,905
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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