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Football fans, get ready to dive into the world of cinema and television with our curated list of the best movies and TV shows that capture the essence of the beautiful game. From thrilling matches to heartfelt stories, there's something for every enthusiast.

Cast

James Gandolfini

Edie Falco

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Robert Iler

The Sopranos (1999) TV Show

8.7 3.5K votes

Genre: Crime, Drama

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 6

Episodes: 86

Audience: TV-MA

Story: The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.

Style: philosophical, satirical, witty

Plot: new jersey, italian american, drug dealer, strip club, mafia boss, dysfunctional family, dysfunctional marriage, family relationships, ...

Cast

Mariano Gonzu00e1lez

Sebastiu00e1n Athiu00e9

Juan David Penagos

Luan Brum

Once (2017) TV Show

8.6 1.5K votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family

Country: Argentina

Seasons: 3

Episodes: 220

Audience: NR

Story: The series revolves around Gabo, a soccer-loving teenager who, upon receiving a scholarship from the prestigious Sports Academic Institute (IAD) of Buenos Aires, will see his dream of playing at Los Halcones Dorados, the renowned amateur team of the school, and also his longing to become a professional footballer.

Plot: sports, football (soccer)

Cast

Alex de Porrata

Carme Calvell

David Jenner

Ariadna Jimu00e9nez

Desafío Champions Sendokai (2013) TV Show

8.6 240 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Comedy

Country: Spain

Seasons: 3

Episodes: 54

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Plot: football (soccer), supernatural power, 3d animation, admiring

Cast

Luis Gerardo Mu00e9ndez

Mariana Treviu00f1o

Stephanie Cayo

Jesu00fas Zavala

Club de Cuervos (2015) TV Show

8.4 313 votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 4

Episodes: 45

Audience: TV-MA

Story: When the patriarch of a prominent family dies, his heirs battle to determine who will gain control of his beloved soccer team: The Cuervos of Nuevo Toledo.

Plot: sibling relationship, football (soccer)

Place: mexico

Cast

Jason Sudeikis

Hannah Waddingham

Jeremy Swift

Brett Goldstein

Ted Lasso (2020) TV Show

8.3 2.4K votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 4

Episodes: 44

Audience: TV-MA

Story: Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he's hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?

Plot: male friendship, friendship, fish out of water, football (soccer), american abroad, teammate, professional sports, football (soccer) team, ...

Place: england

Cast

Kazuki Ura

Tasuku Kaito

Yuki Ono

Soma Saito

BLUE LOCK (2022) TV Show

8.3 630 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Drama

Country: Japan

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 38

Audience: TV-14

Story: High school soccer players from across Japan gather for a controversial project designed to create the best — and most egoistic — striker in the world.

Plot: world cup, sports, tournament, bromance, football (soccer), based on manga, aggressive, shounen, ...

Captain Tsubasa (2018) TV Show

8.2 739 votes

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama

Country: Japan

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 91

Audience: TV-G

Story: The passionate story of an elementary school student whose thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the love of soccer. 11-year-old Tsubasa Oozora started playing football at a very young age, and while it was mostly just a recreational sport for his friends, for him, it developed into something of an obsession. In order to pursue his dream to the best of his elementary school abilities, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu city, which is well-known for its excellent elementary school soccer teams. But although he was easily the best in his old town, Nankatsu has a lot more competition, and he will need all of his skill and talent in order to stand out from this new crowd.

Plot: competition, child prodigy, sports, remake, coming of age, tournament, football (soccer), based on manga, ...

Brazil Avenue (2012) TV Show

8.1 1.3K votes

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Country: Brazil

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 179

Story: Brazil Avenue is a dynamic, lifelike, and modern telenovela that reveals how unrelenting ambition and inflicted cruelty can change a young girl’s destiny and lead her to seek revenge.

Plot: love triangle, middle class, revenge, betrayal, football (soccer), telenovela

Place: rio de janeiro

Cast

Yu Shuxin

Chen Jingke

Victor Ma

Chloe Xie

Road to Success (2026) TV Show

8.0 2 votes

Genre: Drama

Country: China

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 32

Story: When Lin Wanxing returns to her hometown and takes a job at a local high school, she’s unexpectedly tasked with reviving its long-disbanded soccer team. With help from her mysterious tenant, former coach Wang Fa, they work to rebuild the team, guide the students toward their dreams, and face the shadows of their own pasts along the way.

Plot: romance, football (soccer), based on web novel, sport

Cast

David Beckham

Victoria Beckham

Alex Ferguson

Gary Neville

Beckham (2023) TV Show

8.0 186 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 4

Audience: TV-MA

Story: With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.

Style: nostalgic, captivating

Plot: miniseries, football (soccer), sports documentary, candid, celebrities, sport, biographical, biographical documentary, ...

Inazuma Eleven (2008) TV Show

8.0 313 votes

Genre: Animation, Science Fiction

Country: Japan

Seasons: 4

Episodes: 268

Audience: TV-Y7

Story: Mamoru Endou is a cheerful goalkeeper in Raimon Jr High, with six other players in the team. But there was a day when the team was almost lead to disbandment by Natsumi unless they are able to win the match against the Teikoku Gakuen, currently the best team in Japan. He tried to save the club by gathering four more players to join the team.

Plot: sports, school, middle school, football (soccer), based on video game, shounen, anime, inazuma eleven, ...

Cast

Akari Hibino

Fujiko Takimoto

Reiko Suzuki

Yoshio Kawai

Captain Tsubasa (1983) TV Show

7.8 831 votes

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama

Country: Japan

Seasons: 5

Episodes: 128

Audience: TV-G

Story: Tsubasa Ozora loves playing football since he was a little child. After moving to the japanese town of Nankatsu together with his mother, the 11-year-old boy quickly finds friends and joins the local football team of his elementary school. Together with his newly made friends and Brazilian mentor Roberto, Tsubasa starts his exciting journey to chase after his most desired dream - one day winning the FIFA World Cup.

Plot: child prodigy, football (soccer), based on manga, anime, prodigy, sports competition, childhood rivals

Cast

Vachirawit Chivaaree

Metawin Opas-iamkajorn

Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit

Jirakit Kuariyakul

2gether: The Series (2020) TV Show

7.8 110 votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Country: Thailand

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 13

Audience: TV-MA

Story: To evade an admirer, a college student plays up a relationship with a pretend boyfriend until the act turns to reality.

Plot: competition, love at first sight, based on novel or book, bangkok, thailand, musician, concert, friendship, ...

Cast

Ryan Reynolds

Rob Mac

Welcome to Wrexham (2022) TV Show

7.8 173 votes

Genre: Documentary, Reality

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 5

Episodes: 57

Audience: TV-MA

Story: Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.

Plot: football (soccer), sports documentary, football (soccer) team, apologetic

Aoashi (2022) TV Show

7.7 64 votes

Genre: Animation

Country: Japan

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 48

Audience: TV-14

Story: Ashito Aoi is a young, aspiring soccer player from a backwater town in Japan. His hopes of getting into a high school with a good soccer club are dashed when he causes an incident during a critical match for his team, which results in their loss and elimination from the tournament. Nevertheless, he catches the eye of someone important who happened to be visiting from Tokyo. How will things turn out for Ashito?

Plot: competition, sports, slice of life, school, tournament, football (soccer), based on manga, seinen, ...

I Choose to Believe (2023)

7.7 98 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: Argentina

Duration: 96 min.

Story: It narrates the epic title obtained by the Argentine National Team in the World Cup Qatar 2022 with testimonies of the protagonists, told from the intimacy and in first person.

Plot: world cup, football (soccer), sports documentary, football (soccer) team

Cast

Lee Jun-young

Son Hyun-joo

Lee Ju-myoung

Jeon Hye-jin

Reborn Rookie (2026) TV Show

7.6 15 votes

Genre: Drama, Science Fiction

Country: South Korea

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 12

Audience: TV-14

Story: After a powerful conglomerate chairman is betrayed by his children and wakes up in the body of a young soccer player, he uses his business genius and athletic physique to seek ultimate revenge against his family.

Plot: staged death, genius, second life, business, parent-in-law child-in-law relationship, soul transference, conglomerate, company president, ...

Sunderland 'Til I Die (2018) TV Show

7.6 92 votes

Genre: Documentary

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Seasons: 3

Episodes: 17

Audience: TV-MA

Story: This docuseries follows English soccer club Sunderland through the 2017-18 season as they try to bounce back after relegation from the Premier League.

Plot: football (soccer), sports documentary, championship, football (soccer) team

Time: 2010s

Cast

Damien Bonnard

Alexis Manenti

Djebril Zonga

Steve Tientcheu

Les Misérables (2019)

7.6 1.6K votes

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Country: France

Duration: 104 min.

Audience: R

Story: Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo set his famed novel “Les Miserables”. Alongside his new colleagues Chris and Gwada – both experienced members of the team – he quickly discovers tensions running high between local gangs. When the trio finds themselves overrun during the course of an arrest, a drone captures the encounter, threatening to expose the reality of everyday life.

Plot: police brutality, paris, france, based on novel or book, police, ghetto, riot, drone, ...

Time: 2000s

Cast

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Yuma Uchida

Kazuyuki Okitsu

Kazuki Ura

BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- (2024)

7.5 247 votes

Genre: Action, Animation, Drama

Country: Japan

Duration: 91 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: When apathetic gamer Nagi agrees to join his rich classmate Mikage in soccer, their partnership leads to the famous Blue Lock program — and to changes.

Plot: sports, bromance, football (soccer), based on manga, shounen, anime

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Top Football Movies to Watch

Football movies offer a unique blend of drama, action, and inspiration. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just enjoy a good story, these films are sure to captivate you. Here are some of the best football movies you should add to your watchlist:

1. The Damned United (2009)

This biographical drama focuses on the tumultuous 44-day tenure of Brian Clough as the manager of Leeds United. Starring Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall, the film delves into the complex personality of Clough and his impact on the club.

2. Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

Set in London, this charming comedy follows Jess Bhamra, a young girl who dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Despite cultural and familial pressures, Jess pursues her passion with the help of her coach, Joe. Featuring Gurinder Chadha’s direction and a standout performance by Keira Knightley.

Director: Gurinder Chadha
Stars: Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Parminder Nagra

Top Football TV Shows to Stream

For those who prefer a more serialized format, there are several excellent TV shows that delve into the world of football. These series offer deep insights into the sport, the players, and the clubs that make it so compelling.

1. Ted Lasso (2020-)

This Apple TV+ series has become a global sensation. It follows Ted Lasso, an American football coach who is hired to manage a struggling English football club. Known for its heartwarming humor and inspiring messages, the show has won numerous awards.

2. Grown Ups (2021-)

This Amazon Prime series centers around a group of former football teammates who reunite to save their local club from financial ruin. The show combines elements of drama and comedy, providing a nostalgic look at the bonds formed on the pitch.

Creators: Simon Nye, Jeff Pope
Stars: David Baddiel, Robert Lindsay, Tom Watt

Whether you're looking for a movie to watch on a lazy Sunday or a TV show to binge over the weekend, these football-themed productions are sure to entertain and inspire. From the passionate performances on the pitch to the behind-the-scenes drama, these stories offer a rich and diverse exploration of the world of football.