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Goal II: Living the Dream (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Goal II: Living the Dream is a 2008 sports drama directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Alessandro Nivola, Anna Friel and Kuno Becker. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $7.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 39% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 3.6/10.

IMDb rating
3.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
39%
worldwide gross
$7.9M
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Goal II: Living the Dream (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genres
Drama , Sport
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Goal II: Living the Dream About?

The premise of Goal II: Living the Dream without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Santiago Muñez joins Real Madrid, experiencing the heights of fame and fortune alongside stars like Beckham, Zidane, and Raúl. However, the allure of celebrity threatens to derail his career and relationships. He must confront challenges that test his loyalty and integrity as his past and present collide, jeopardizing everything he has worked for.

Goal II: Living the Dream Themes & Keywords

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  • insecurity
  • infidelity
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Cast & crew

Goal II: Living the Dream Cast

Alessandro Nivola leads the cast, with Anna Friel and Kuno Becker. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.

From the director

More from Jaume Collet-Serra

More films directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, best-rated first: Carry-On, Non-Stop, Run All Night and The Woman in the Yard.

Full filmography
Ratings

Goal II: Living the Dream Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Goal II: Living the Dream 39% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 3.6/10.

Plot

Goal II: Living the Dream Plot Summary

What happens in Goal II: Living the Dream from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Santiago Muñez, a passionate footballer, experiences a monumental transformation when he joins the prestigious Real Madrid, leaving behind his previous life at Newcastle United. His upcoming wedding to Roz Harmison is complicated by her commitment in Newcastle, where she continues her nursing training. The transition brings Santiago back together with his former teammate, Gavin Harris, who is unexpectedly substituted for him during his debut match. As Santiago rises to fame on the Real Madrid field, he surprises Roz with a new home, aiming to balance his personal and professional life.

Full summary

The whole story of Goal II: Living the Dream, scene by scene

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Box office

Goal II: Living the Dream Box Office

Goal II: Living the Dream grossed $7.9 million worldwide. $225,067 came from the US and Canada and $7.6 million (97%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.9M

US & Canada
$225.1K
International
$7.6M
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Videos

Goal II: Living the Dream Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Goal II: Living the Dream.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Goal II: Living the Dream?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Goal II: Living the Dream

41 cars on screen, including the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and the 2006 Audi A8 L D3.

All 41 cars
  • 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder in Goal II: Living the Dream 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Main role
  • 2006 Audi A8 L D3 in Goal II: Living the Dream 2006 Audi A8 L D3 Important role
  • 1998 Seat Toledo in Goal II: Living the Dream 1998 Seat Toledo Important role
  • 2006 Audi Q7 in Goal II: Living the Dream 2006 Audi Q7 Minor role
Details

Goal II: Living the Dream Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Goal! 2: Living the Dream...” and “Goal! II”.

Also known as
  • Goal! 2: Living the Dream...
  • Goal! II
  • Goal II: Vivere un sogno
  • Goal 2
  • Goal II - Living The Dream
  • ¡Goool 2! Viviendo el sueño
  • Gol 2
  • Goal II – Der Traum ist real!
  • Goal II - Vivere un sogno
  • Goal II - La consécration
  • Mål! 2 - Living the dream
  • Góóól 2.
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  • Гол 2: Жизнь как мечта
  • 一球成名2:梦想成真
  • Góóól! II
  • Gol! II: Vivendo o Sonho
  • גול 2: לחיות את החלום
  • Gol II: Bir Rüyayı Yaşamak
  • Γκολ! ΙΙ: Ζώντας Το Ονειρο
  • 골! 2: 꿈을 향해 뛰어라
  • Гол 2: Да изживееш мечтата
  • GOAL!2 STEP:2 ヨーロッパ・チャンピオンへの挑戦
  • Gol II: Żyjąc marzeniem
  • 一球成名2:皇馬歐聯篇
  • Гол 2: Життя як мрія
  • โกล์ เกมหยุดโลก 2
  • Gol! II: Trăind visul, გოლი 2

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FAQ

Goal II: Living the Dream FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Goal II: Living the Dream, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Goal II: Living the Dream?

Goal II: Living the Dream runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Goal II: Living the Dream released?

Goal II: Living the Dream was released on August 29, 2008.

Who directed Goal II: Living the Dream?

Goal II: Living the Dream was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.

More films by Jaume Collet-Serra

Who is in the cast of Goal II: Living the Dream?

Goal II: Living the Dream stars Alessandro Nivola, Anna Friel and Kuno Becker.

How much did Goal II: Living the Dream make at the box office?

Goal II: Living the Dream grossed $7.9 million worldwide ($225,067 domestic, $7.6 million international).

How is Goal II: Living the Dream rated?

Goal II: Living the Dream has 3.6/10 on IMDb, 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60% on TMDB.

Does Goal II: Living the Dream have a post-credit scene?

No. Goal II: Living the Dream has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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