Offside (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2006, Offside is a drama film directed by Mårten Klingberg.
What it’s about. In the sleepy town of Stensfors, the soccer team used to be something to be proud of , playing in the national league 30 years ago. Now the team will be dissolved if it can't win the rest of the games in the local league. Team member Kent goes on a business trip to Liverpool and meet Duncan Miller, the premier league football star of the 1980s who promises to come over to Sweden and play a few games just for fun. Unfortunately, when he arrives it is obvious that their saviour is both an alcoholic and very unfit to play. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who’s in it. Offside stars Jonas Karlsson as Anders, Brendan Coyle as Duncan Miller, Anja Lundqvist as Åsa and Torkel Petersson as Tommy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Offside has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Offside page.
If you liked it. Fans of Offside tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Offside (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Offside change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Offside worth watching?
- Offside holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Offside?
- Offside stars Jonas Karlsson, Brendan Coyle, Anja Lundqvist, Torkel Petersson and Göran Ragnerstam.
- When was Offside released?
- Offside was released in 2006.