Pick the Movie

What's your favorite soccer-themed movie to play at this summer's celebration of the 2026 Games in U District?

Which Movie Do You Want To See?

Kicking & Screaming

(2005)
A mild-mannered dad reluctantly takes over coaching his young son's last-place rec league soccer team, only to find himself turning into the ruthlessly competitive father he spent his whole life trying not to become.

Shaolin Soccer

(2001) 
A down-and-out former soccer star teams up with a Shaolin monk to recruit five kung fu-trained brothers for a tournament, turning their superhuman martial arts skills into an unstoppable, and wildly entertaining, style of play.

Victory

(1981)
During World War II, a group of Allied prisoners of war, including real-life soccer legends Pele and Bobby Moore alongside Sylvester Stallone, agree to play an exhibition match against the German national team, secretly planning their escape at halftime.

Goal! The Dream Begins

(2006)
A young undocumented Mexican immigrant from Los Angeles gets a once-in-a-lifetime tryout with English Premier League club Newcastle United, fighting poverty, self-doubt, and his father's opposition to chase a dream that seems just out of reach.

Select the Film You Want to See Most from the List Above

Which movie would you most like to watch outdoors this summer?

Or, Recommend Another Movie That Fits Our Theme

Movie Recommendation

Movies should be 90-120 minutes in length, rated PG-13 or lower, and related to soccer.

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Hosted by U District Advocates. This event is supported by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.
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