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Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos

7.120061h 37mMovieDocumentary

In the 1970s the North American Soccer League marked the first attempt to introduce soccer to American sports fans. While most teams had only limited success at best, one managed to break through to genuine mainstream popularity - the New…

DirectorsJohn Dower·Paul Crowder
WritersJohn Dower·Mark Monroe
ProducersVicki Cherkas·Mark Monroe

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 25 other countries

Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belize and 21 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Dower

FBFranz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer
Self
RS
Raphael de la Sierra
Self
PW
Phil Woosnam
Self
JE
Jay Emmett
Self
WR
Werner Roth
Self
PP
Peppe Pinton
Self
GC
Giorgio Chinaglia
Self
SM
Shep Messing
Self
CT
Clive Toye
Self
AEAhmet Ertegün
Ahmet Ertegün
Self
MDMatt Dillon
Matt Dillon
Narrator (Voice)
CA
Carlos Alberto
Self

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Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos — streaming FAQ

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Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Argentina, Austria and Australia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos on Netflix?

No, Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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