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Goal!

Name: Goal!
Director: Danny Cannon
Released: 2005
Duration: 118 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2005

PG-13

Director

Danny Cannon

Runtime

118 minutes

Average Rating

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Goal! works well as a character-driven story about an immigrant striving for professional success. By focusing on a Mexican protagonist, the film avoids including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth and allows the main character to have a significant impact on the story. However, the film stays within conventional social norms. It relies on traditional gender roles and a belief in meritocracy that supports existing Western structures without questioning them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goal! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film sticks to traditional assumptions about straight relationships and does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities.

How does Goal! portray gender?

Fair

Women in the film mainly support the main character’s love life rather than playing key roles in the story. The story follows a typical hero’s journey that upholds traditional ideas of masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goal!?

Good

The story focuses on the experiences of an immigrant by featuring a Mexican protagonist named Santiago Muñez. He faces economic and social challenges while aiming for success in a predominantly white environment.

How does Goal! represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights personal determination and assimilation into Western institutions. It promotes the idea that hard work can lead to success, reinforcing the status quo rather than challenging it.

Does Goal! include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities shown in the film. None of the characters’ stories or plot points are influenced by disability.

Present on Screen

The film offers a meaningful look at the immigrant experience through a central Mexican protagonist.
The main character has a strong influence on the story as he deals with socioeconomic and cultural changes.
It diversifies the cast in a professional sports setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-binary gender identities.
Women in the film are mostly used to support the main character’s love life rather than being central to the plot.
The story adheres to traditional gender hierarchies and conventional storytelling methods.

Official Synopsis

Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.

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