As "That Peter Crourh Film" (2023 release from the UK; 86 min) opens, Crouch is getting ready to take a penalty kick for Liverpool, which he misses as the Liverpool supporters groan. We then go back in time to the mid-90s when a Tottenham talent scout takes notice of the 14 yo "lanky striker" and signs hom. At this point we are 10 minutes into the documentary.

Couple of comments: this is the first feature-length from British documentary maker Benjamin Hirsch. Here he reassesses the ups (in plural) and downs (also in plural) of a most unlikely soccer plays that was the 6ft7 Peter Crouch. As a pretty die-hard soccer fan in general, I was vaguely aware who he was but seeing it all laid out in this documentary, one cannot help but respect and admire Crouch. And also this: British soccer fans are pretty mean if not worse. I didn't realize that Crouch set the record for most headed goals in the Premier League's history. This documentary also makes clear that outside of soccer, Crouch seems to be a "jolly good fella". Bottom line: he is a winner all around, and so is this super-enjoyable documentary.

"That Peter Crouch Film" recently started streaming on Amazon Prime, and I finally watched it last night. If you are a soccer fan, or simply interested in learning more about one of the oddest players in Premier League history, I'd readily suggest you check this out and draw your own conclusion.