# The Beautiful Game (2024)

> A sincere British football drama follows homeless players whose chance at the Homeless World Cup becomes a pathway to solidarity, dignity, and renewed purpose.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/611047

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Thea Sharrock
- Cast: Bill Nighy, Micheal Ward, Valeria Golino, Susan Wokoma, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Callum Scott Howells, Kit Young, Sheyi Cole
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5113010/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, rousing, warm, inspirational movie night, sports viewing

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