# Goal III: Taking on the World (2009)

> Professional footballers confront ambition, rivalry, and immense expectations while competing in the FIFA World Cup Finals.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11583

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Andrew Morahan
- Cast: JJ Feild, Leo Gregory, Kuno Becker, Kasia Smutniak, Anya Lahiri, Nick Moran, Christopher Fairbank, Mike Elliot
- TMDB rating: 4.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499487/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: lively, competitive, corny, sports movie night, football tournament viewing

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