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The Footballest (2018): Cast & Box Office

The Footballest (2018) movie poster

The Footballest is a 2018 comedy directed by Miguel Ángel Lamata, starring Joaquín Reyes as Emilio, Carmen Ruiz and Jordi Aguilar. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $3.9 million worldwide on a $3.5 million budget.

worldwide gross
$3.9M
budget
$3.5M
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The Footballest (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Budget
$3.5M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Footballest About?

The premise of The Footballest without spoilers.

Francisco and his friends are part of a struggling soccer team facing potential disbandment if they fail to win one of their next three games. Unusual events plague the first two matches, leading them to suspect a possible conspiracy. Determined to uncover the truth, Francisco and his friends form an investigative group called The Footballest, embarking on a series of adventures that will challenge their resourcefulness and test the strength of their friendships.

The Footballest Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • soccer
  • soccer team
  • soccer game
  • town
  • village
  • sleep
  • hallucination
  • delusion
  • haunted house
  • abandoned house
  • investigation
  • parents
+18 more
  • parenthood
  • brother
  • older brother
  • older brother younger brother
  • youtube
  • video
  • confession
  • penalty
  • divorced parents
  • police
  • drone
  • bicycle
  • referee
  • first kiss
  • trainer
  • team coach
  • foul
  • vice principal
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Cast & crew

The Footballest Cast & Characters

Joaquín Reyes leads the cast as Emilio, with Carmen Ruiz as Juana and Jordi Aguilar as Doctor Luesma. Directed by Miguel Ángel Lamata; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Footballest

· 11 more
From the director

More from Miguel Ángel Lamata

More films directed by Miguel Ángel Lamata: Unresolved Sexual Tension, Isi & Disi: alto voltaje and Una de zombis.

Full filmography
Box office

The Footballest Box Office & Budget

The Footballest grossed $3.9 million worldwide on a $3.5 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.9M

1.1× its budget

International
$3.9M
Budget
$3.5M
Details

The Footballest Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Elfmeter für die Rätsel-Kicker” and “Goleador - Il mistero degli arbitri addormentati”.

Also known as
  • Elfmeter für die Rätsel-Kicker
  • Goleador - Il mistero degli arbitri addormentati
  • Os Futebolíssimos
  • Najfutbolniejsi
  • 足球运动员
  • Os Futeboleiros
  • Футболисты
  • Super fuzbalistični

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FAQ

The Footballest FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Footballest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Footballest?

The Footballest runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The Footballest released?

The Footballest was released on August 24, 2018.

Who directed The Footballest?

The Footballest was directed by Miguel Ángel Lamata.

More films by Miguel Ángel Lamata

Who is in the cast of The Footballest?

The Footballest stars Joaquín Reyes as Emilio, Carmen Ruiz as Juana and Jordi Aguilar as Doctor Luesma, among 15 credited actors.

How much did The Footballest make at the box office?

The Footballest grossed $3.9 million worldwide on a budget of $3.5 million.

Does The Footballest have a post-credit scene?

No. The Footballest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Footballest in?

The original language of The Footballest is Spanish.

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