Ben je fan van 'Elfmeter für die Rätsel-Kicker' (2018) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 aanraders die dezelfde energie, humor en passie voor voetbal uitstralen. Perfect voor wie meer wil zien van dit genre!

Escape to Victory (1981)
Beschreibung: A thrilling war-sports hybrid where POWs play a soccer match against their Nazi captors, combining intense action with themes of resistance and camaraderie.
Fakt: The film features real-life soccer legends like Pelé and Bobby Moore, alongside Sylvester Stallone and Michael Caine.


The Mighty Ducks (1992)
Beschreibung: A heartwarming sports comedy about an underdog youth hockey team that learns the value of teamwork and perseverance, blending humor with inspirational moments.
Fakt: The film spawned a real-life NHL team, the Anaheim Ducks, and inspired a trilogy and a Disney+ series.


Shaolin Soccer (2001)
Beschreibung: A unique blend of martial arts and soccer, featuring exaggerated action and comedy, while emphasizing the power of teamwork and unconventional methods to achieve greatness.
Fakt: The film was a major hit in Asia and helped popularize Stephen Chow's signature comedic style internationally.


Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Beschreibung: A coming-of-age story centered around a young woman defying cultural expectations to pursue her passion for soccer, highlighting themes of determination and breaking stereotypes.
Fakt: The film was a breakthrough for Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, and its title references David Beckham's famous free-kick technique.


Mean Machine (2001)
Beschreibung: A gritty sports comedy about a disgraced soccer player who organizes a match between inmates and guards, focusing on redemption and teamwork in an unconventional setting.
Fakt: The film is a British remake of the 1974 American movie 'The Longest Yard' and stars Vinnie Jones, a former professional footballer.


She's the Man (2006)
Beschreibung: A lighthearted sports comedy where a girl disguises herself as her brother to play on a boys' soccer team, exploring themes of identity and gender roles in sports.
Fakt: The film is loosely based on Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night' and features Amanda Bynes in one of her most iconic roles.


The Game Plan (2007)
Beschreibung: A family-friendly sports comedy about a self-centered football player who learns about responsibility and love when he discovers he has a daughter, blending humor with heartfelt moments.
Fakt: The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and features a mix of football action and comedic family dynamics.


Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)
Beschreibung: A biographical sports drama chronicling the rise of a young soccer prodigy, emphasizing perseverance, family support, and the transformative power of sport.
Fakt: The film was produced with Pelé's involvement and features his actual son playing the younger version of him in some scenes.


The Damned United (2009)
Beschreibung: A dramatic retelling of a controversial period in English football history, focusing on ambition, rivalry, and the pressures of leadership in sports.
Fakt: The film is based on the true story of Brian Clough's 44-day tenure as manager of Leeds United and is adapted from a bestselling novel.


The Firm (2009)
Beschreibung: A British drama exploring the violent subculture of football hooliganism, delving into themes of loyalty, identity, and the darker side of sports fandom.
Fakt: The film is a remake of a 1989 TV movie of the same name and is set in the 1980s, capturing the era's football culture.
