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6 soccer movies to cure your World Cup hangover

6 soccer movies to cure your World Cup hangover

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6 soccer movies to cure your World Cup hangover

Posted: 17 Jul 2018 02:42 PM PDT

Already missing the thrill of each World Cup match? To battle those post-Cup blues, we compiled a list of some of the greatest soccer movies to keep your summer of soccer streaming going. Whether your team got knocked out in the group stages or won it all, sit back and enjoy more last second saves and air bending goals!

Shaolin Soccer (2001)

A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage. Available on Tubi (free), Amazon Video, Google Play, and VUDU.

Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

The daughter of orthodox Sikh rebels against her parents’ traditionalism and joins a soccer team. Available on Amazon Video, VUDU, FandangoNOW, Sling, and Google Play.

Goal! The Dream Begins (2005)

The extremely talented Santiago Munez is given a chance at professional football, after being spotted by a scout who has ties with Newcastle United. Available on Amazon Video, VUDU, FandangoNOW, Sling, and Google Play.

Kicking & Screaming (2005)

Family man Phil Weston, a lifelong victim of his father’s competitive nature, takes on the coaching duties of a kids’ soccer team, and soon finds that he’s also taking on his father’s dysfunctional way of relating. Available on Amazon Video, VUDU, FandangoNOW, Sling, and Google Play.

The Damned United (2009)

The story of Brian Clough’s infamous 44 day stint as manager of Leeds United Football Club takes place in 1974 England. Available on Amazon Video, VUDU, FandangoNOW, and Google Play.

Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)

Pele’s meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17 is chronicled in this biographical drama. Available on Netflix, Amazon Video, VUDU, and Google Play.

Even though the World Cup is over, there's still plenty of soccer action to stream. Find out how here.

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