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Underdogs

Original title: Metegol
  • 20132013
  • PGPG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
9.6K
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Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Morrison, and Ariana Grande in Metegol (2013)
Jake is a shy, but talented, foosball player. His passion for the game is rivaled only by his love for free-spirited Laura. With her encouragement, he beats the town bully, Ace, in a foosball game. But everything changes when Ace becomes the world's best soccer player and returns years later to turn their village into a new sports stadium. He starts to destroy everything and kidnaps Laura in the process. Just when it looks like all hope is lost, the toy figures from Jake's foosball table come to life. He and the players embark on a wild adventure to save Laura and reclaim their village. With the help of his team, his town, and a little bit of magic, Jake will try to save the day.
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A young man named Amadeo sets off on an unexpected adventure with the players of his beloved Foosball game.A young man named Amadeo sets off on an unexpected adventure with the players of his beloved Foosball game.A young man named Amadeo sets off on an unexpected adventure with the players of his beloved Foosball game.

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  • Director
    • Juan José Campanella
  • Writers
    • Eduardo Sacheri(story by)
    • Gastón Gorali(story by)
    • Juan José Campanella(story by)
  • Stars
    • Gabriel Almirón(voice)
    • Federico Cecere(voice)
    • Ezequiel Cipols(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Juan José Campanella
  • Writers
    • Eduardo Sacheri(story by)
    • Gastón Gorali(story by)
    • Juan José Campanella(story by)
  • Stars
    • Gabriel Almirón(voice)
    • Federico Cecere(voice)
    • Ezequiel Cipols(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 31User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 6 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Gabriel Almirón
    • Malparitti IIas Malparitti II
    • (voice)
    Federico Cecere
    • Cordobésas Cordobés
    • (voice)
    Ezequiel Cipols
    • Malparitti Ias Malparitti I
    • (voice)
    Luciana Falcón
    • Joven Amadeoas Joven Amadeo
    • (voice)
    Horacio Fontova
    • Locoas Loco
    • (voice)
    Fabián Gianola
    Fabián Gianola
    • Betoas Beto
    • (voice)
    Roberto Kim
    • Coreanoas Coreano
    • (voice)
    David Masajnik
    David Masajnik
    • Amadeoas Amadeo
    • (voice)
    Marcos Mundstock
    Marcos Mundstock
    • Ermitañoas Ermitaño
    • (voice)
    Mariana Otero
    • Joven Grossoas Joven Grosso
    • (voice)
    Alejandro Piar
    • Miltonas Milton
    • (voice)
    Pablo Rago
    Pablo Rago
    • Capias Capi
    • (voice)
    Diego Ramos
    Diego Ramos
    • Grossoas Grosso
    • (voice)
    Miguel Ángel Rodríguez
    • Capitán Lisoas Capitán Liso
    • (voice)
    Natalia Rosminati
    • Matíasas Matías
    • (voice)
    Igor Samoylov
    • Bielorrusoas Bielorruso
    • (voice)
    • (as Igor Samoilov)
    Coco Sily
    • Manageras Manager
    • (voice)
    Juan José Campanella
    Juan José Campanella
    • Armandoas Armando
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Juan José Campanella
    • Writers
      • Eduardo Sacheri(story by)
      • Gastón Gorali(story by)
      • Juan José Campanella(story by)
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    Storyline

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    In the small village where Amadeo lives there is no one good enough to challenge his skills at Table Football. But, while Amadeo may be a genius as a table football player in real life he's a loser. He's in love with Lara, his childhood friend, but he's so shy that he can't bring himself to confess his love for her. So he just hangs out in his quaint, timeless village. When Amadeo beats the village bully Flash at Table Football. The scene is set for an epic rivalry. Consumed with anger Flash vows to get even and 10 years later he returns as an International Superstar, a Football Icon and Galatico determined to wreak his revenge. He demolishes the village to build a Football Academy. He destroys the table football table and takes away Amadeo's girl friend the lovely Lara in his chopper. Amadeo is distraught and when one of his tears falls on Skip the captain of the Table Football Players he comes to life and together with other key football players, Rico and Loco, they persuade Amadeo to fight back against the psychotic Flash and his manipulative henchman The Agent. When after a series of roller coaster adventures the two rivals finally face each other they must settle their old score. But this time it won't be on a football table; it will be in a real football stadium. Flash's team of International superstars line up against a village team recruited, with Lara's help, from the odd balls who live in the village. They may not be any good at football but they are playing for their livelihoods and the life of the village. In an epic mis-match in which Amadeo's honor and the future of the village are at stake. There seems to be only one possible winner. But this is football and anything can happen; not only will Amadeo and his village football team find a depth of commitment but, his beloved table football players share his passion, and together they make the impossible seem possible. —db
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      • When the toys come to life, the fun begins!
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some rude humor and mild action
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Was pulled from release in the U.S.
    • Goofs
      Amadeo, Laura and Grosso apparently are the only characters shown to have aged. Other characters like the old men in the bar or the teenager emo stay the same even after a lot of years have passed.
    • Quotes

      Skip: Your cosmic mumbo-jumbo's finally making sense to me, Ziggy.

      Ziggy: Aw thanks Skip, you really mean it?

      Skip: Not really.

    • Alternate versions
      The UK version was cut by the BBFC at the request of the distributor to achieve a particular category. Cuts were made by substitution. The company chose to remove wordplay on strong language ('Norfolk & Chance Insurance', pronounced as 'No f**cking chance Insurance'') in order to obtain a U classification. A 12A classification without cuts was available but not released.
    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 20 Pop Stars Who Voice-Acted for Animated Movies (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Me vieron cruzar
      Written by Renan Perez

      Performed by Calle 13

    User reviews31

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Fantastic movie and extremely enjoyable! Goooooooaaaal!
    I took a chance with a seed of doubt given that all the posted reviews appeared to originate from the same country of movie's origin. Being both a soccer and animation fan I was hopeful that was written was somewhat truthful.

    It's a story with a life lesson that as a coach I teach my players each year: everyone has something to contribute and it is the will and determination within you and your team, that can make all things possible on or off the field.

    Let there be no doubt... this movie ROCKS! A funny, action packed, highly entertaining movie with an incredible rendering of visuals that will leave you rewinding scenes over and over again. The teardrop scene, if you look closely, was absolutely stunning in so many ways.

    All soccer scenes, both on the foosball table and on the field, were meticulously drawn up with such creativity that only a true soccer aficionado could imagine. For the soccer field scenes, the footwork was so realistic that you can tell they researched and replicated the best players in the world.

    Disregard the naysayers, this movie is of 100% 'Toy Story' quality both in terms of story and production. Watch it with your kids and enjoy the ride.

    Gooolaaaasssoooo!
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    • rocknrico
    • Apr 21, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 18, 2013 (Argentina)
    • Countries of origin
      • Argentina
      • Spain
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Argentina)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Metegol
    • Production companies
      • 100 Bares
      • 369 Productions
      • Antena 3 Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $32,768,940
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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