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The Beautiful Game

6.320242h 5mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorThea Sharrock
WriterFrank Cottrell Boyce
ProducersAnita Overland·Daniel Battsek

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Cast · Directed by Thea Sharrock

BNBill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Mal
MWMicheal Ward
Micheal Ward
Vinny
VGValeria Golino
Valeria Golino
Gabriella
SWSusan Wokoma
Susan Wokoma
Protasia
TVTom Vaughan-Lawlor
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Kevin
CHCallum Scott Howells
Callum Scott Howells
Nathan
KYKit Young
Kit Young
Cal
SCSheyi Cole
Sheyi Cole
Jason
RN
Robin Nazari
Aldar
CRCristina Rodlo
Cristina Rodlo
Rosita
SRSian Reese-Williams
Sian Reese-Williams
Sian
AOAoi Okuyama
Aoi Okuyama
Mika

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The Beautiful Game — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Beautiful Game?

The Beautiful Game is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is The Beautiful Game on Netflix?

Yes — The Beautiful Game is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Beautiful Game on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Beautiful Game isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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