Shooting for Socrates

2014

Action / Comedy / Drama / Sport

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 29% · 7 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 29%
IMDb Rating 5.8/10 10 351 351

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Plot summary

Set in Belfast against the backdrop of the 1986 World Cup, Shooting for Socrates tells the story of a momentous time in Northern Ireland's football history through the eyes of players, fans and the media. The film also follows the lives of passionate football supporter Arthur and his son Tommy from East Belfast. The lead up to a momentous day in the life of a young boy (his 10th birthday) mirrors the build up to the big day for the Northern Ireland football team as they play the greatest match of their lives.

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Top cast

John Hannah as Billy Bingham
Ciarán McMenamin as Sammy McIlroy
Aaron McCusker as Gerry Armstrong
Frankie McCafferty as Derek the Kit Man
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838.81 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
PG
24 fps
1 hr 31 min
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1.52 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
PG
24 fps
1 hr 31 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

Exceedingly enjoyable with some great actors, most from

Exceedingly enjoyable with some great actors, most from Game of Thrones, tells the heroic tale of Northern Ireland's performance in the 1986 World Cup. Jackie Fullerton is the main tale but you cannot help but love the underdog vibe and bonus points for featuring Nottingham in the story too and many references to Nottingham Forest.
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Reviewed by knvixen 7 / 10

Feel-good + football

There are many UK films that have a story outline similar to this; we love an underdog, especially if there's a lesson to be learned from the fight. It's almost better if the underdog loses, because then we can appreciate the joy of trying against all the odds. Against the background of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, this film demonstrates the power of football to unify people, helping them to put aside differences as they enjoy their shared love of the game. The background of the World Cup contrasts with the emotive personal challenges of some of those involved and, whilst it's formulaic, it does indeed inspire an emotional response. It will help if you like football, but there's enough basic humanity to capture anyone's attention. I'm not sure how people from other countries would feel about it all, but I think about 80% of UK households would enjoy this story and the joyous way it has been told. It's a crowd pleaser with no age restrictions.

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