"Inspired by the true story of the Homeless World Cup."

2024

2h 5m

6.4(165 votes)

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Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

29 members

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Bill Nighy

Mal

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Micheal Ward

Vinny

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Valeria Golino

Gabriella

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Susan Wokoma

Protasia

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Tom Vaughan-Lawlor

Kevin

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Callum Scott Howells

Nathan

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Kit Young

Cal

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Sheyi Cole

Jason

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Robin Nazari

Aldar

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Cristina Rodlo

Rosita

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Sian Reese-Williams

Sian

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Aoi Okuyama

Mika

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Kazuhiro Muroyama

Shusaku

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Tadashi Watanabe

Tanroh

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Jessye Romeo

Ellie

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Layo-Christina Akinlude

Margie

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Shane Casey

The Ref

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Massimo Scola

Joram

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Mitchell Zhangazha

Tupac

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Jesusline Baah-Williams

Evie

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Anna Maria Everett

Cafe Owner

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James McNicholas

Depot Manager

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Flavio Francuccci

Jose

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Gabriel Akuwudike

Roberto

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Jenny Valentine

SA Airport Official

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Giorgio Subiaco

Volunteer at Accomodation

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Colin Azzopardi

Guard

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Daniel Attwell

Mark

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Leo Hamilton

Rory

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