Jaadugar (2022) deftly weaves together a tale of romantic comedy, football, and magic. A big step forward for Indian cinema quality. On Netflix. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/jaadugar-2022/
The scale of Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives (2022) is meant to impress and entertain. It's on Amazon. But I much prefer The Rescue (on Disney+) See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/thirteen-lives-2022/
All or Nothing - Arsenal (2022) is the first team series I've watched where I truly felt I wasted my time. On Amazon Prime. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/all-or-nothing-arsenal-2022/
If you're tired of the same old same old in football shows, give Las Bravas FC (2022) the chance to make you smile. Original and entertaining. On HBO Max. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/las-bravas-fc-2022/
Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me (2020) gives real understanding of why Black Lives Matter. He shares his painful example of why racism needs to be eradicated everywhere. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/anton-ferdinand-2020/
The Figo Affair (2022), 5 key principals explain why and how Luis Figo left Barcelona for Real Madrid. The biggest winner was Florentino Perez. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/the-figo-affair-2022/
Most of The Soccer Football Movie (2022) is an embarrassment to its soccer-related stars (Zlatan, Rapinoe, Rob Stone) and to Netflix. Not suitable for small children. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/the-soccer-football-movie-2022/
The Netflix series FIFA Uncovered (2022) is a revealing look at FIFA corruption, but what does it hope to accomplish right before the World Cup of Fraud? See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/fifa-uncovered-2022/
The docuseries Welcome to Wrexham (2022) from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on their takeover of the 5th tier Welsh club is worth a watch. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/welcome-to-wrexham-2022/
The docuseries somewhat named Canada Soccer's #WeCAN World Cup Documentary Series (2022) is an inspiring tale of their road to the 2022 World Cup. If this doesn't make you a fan of CANMNT, nothing will. On Youtube. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/wecan-2022/
The Gentlemen's League 2 (2021) is a very entertaining reality show series from South Korea where retired national athletes from minor sports learn to play soccer under the tutelage of Korean greats. Has some great coaching tips too. Nirvana for 30-somethings. On netflix. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/the-gentlemens-league-2021/
Good Rivals (2022) is a excellent docuseries about the USMNT - MEX rivalry. It is a last gift from Grant Wahl. Enjoy it even if only to honor Grant Wahl. On Amazon Prime. see my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/good-rivals-2022/
20 years ago, Daniel Gordon created his first feature-length docu about the North Korean team that advanced out of the group stage at WC 1966. It's worth watching The Game of Their Lives (2002) to see the parallels with WC 2022. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/the-game-of-their-lives-2002/
12 years on from their debuts as director, screenwriter, and child actors, we should look back and consider Africa United (2010) a modern fairytale. Worth watching. On Netflix. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/africa-united-2010/
I only reviewed 20 soccer movies and series in 2022, but you can check out the summary here https://soccermoviemom.com/best-worst-2022/
The ESPN60 documentary Truth be Told: The Fight for Women's Professional Soccer (2022) makes clear why players are so susceptible to abuse when they are underpaid, desperate to play professionally, and unable to report bad behavior for fear of retribution. See my full review at soccermoviemom.com/truth-be-told-2022/
If you were happy when the European Super League collapsed in Apr-2021, you must watch Super Greed: The Fight for Football (2022). Lots of Schadenfreude. On Paramount+ See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/super-greed-2022/
Classico (2022) is a very fresh story about football rivalries (OM vs PSG), and Ahmed Sylla is well worth watching. On Amazon prime. see my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/classico-2022/
If you miss watching the World Cup, King Otto (2021) is a great alternative that provides 82 minutes of happiness. All the Euros 94 footage is put together in a narrative that is fast-paced and entertaining. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/king-otto-2021/
The charm of The Sisters of '96 (2021) is to document how the USWNT players have never seen this game for the 1996 Olympic gold medal. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/the-sisters-of-96-2021/
La Foquita: El 10 de la Calle (2020) succeeds at promoting family friendly, inspiring and positive messages about Jefferson Farfán's rise from a shanty town in Peru.On HBOMax. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/la-foquita-2020/
Go Now (1995) is a heartrending portrayal of how tough it is to lose the ability to do the things you love, when you develop multiple sclerosis. With some humorous non-league football bits. On Amazon Prime. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/go-now-1995/
The fictional part of the 2022 Carlos Moreno series Goles en contra (The Final Score) caused me to rate this drama on Andrès Escobar a little lower. On Netflix. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/goles-en-contra-2022/
Dangerous Play (Jugada Peligrosa) is the story of the character of 6 Argentines who refereed despite death threats from Pablo Escobar in 1989. I recommend this 2022 documentary to every referee. On HBO Max. See my full review at https://soccermoviemom.com/dangerous-play-2022/