Kicking & Screaming

2005
PG
1h 35m

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Slapstick Soccer Comedy Family Romance Sport

Family man Phil Weston, a lifelong victim of his father's competitive nature, takes on the coaching duties of a kids' soccer team, and soon realizes that he's also taking on his father's dys... Read allFamily man Phil Weston, a lifelong victim of his father's competitive nature, takes on the coaching duties of a kids' soccer team, and soon realizes that he's also taking on his father's dysfunctional way of relating.Family man Phil Weston, a lifelong victim of his father's competitive nature, takes on the coaching duties of a kids' soccer team, and soon realizes that he's also taking on his father's dysfunctional way of relating.

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5.6/10

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Awards
- 6 nominations

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Trivia
Will Ferrell stated this is his favorite of his films, for sentimental reasons. Throughout the span of the shoot, his wife became pregnant with and gave birth to their first son. Ferrell said he filmed specifically imagining watching the movie with his child one day.

Goofs
Right after Phil gets punched by Mike Ditka, he is shown at his house kissing his wife. Then he starts to cry and says "I'm in way over my head," but his mouth doesn't move.

Quotes
Phil Weston: You're my assistant. Okay? You're supposed to back me up and go get me juiceboxes whenever I tell you. Now go get me a juicebox!
Mike Ditka: DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU'RE TALKING TO?
Phil Weston: I'm talkin' to the juicebox guy!
Mike Ditka: You're crazy!
Phil Weston: I'm not crazy, I'm just thirsty!
Mike Ditka: WELL, YOU GO TO HELL!
Phil Weston: No, you go to hell! While you're there, why don't you grab me a juicebox!

Connections
Featured in Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories (2012)

Soundtracks
Chariots of Fire
Written by Vangelis
Performed by Vangelis
Courtesy of Polydor Ltd. (U.K.)
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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7/10

Hilarious sports film...

Watching this film made me remember when Mike Ditka was on the sidelines shouting and swearing off his own players when they didn't meet his demands. Will Farrel's performance was wacky and funny considering the fact he was competing against his dad (Robert Duvall in a nice spot). Anyone who likes soccer will find this film entertaining for a change along with Bend it Like Beckham. The kids on all the teams did their best on and off the field. If there would of been better props, we could say this movie could equal Little Giants(1994), another good comic sports film.Between a one two ten, I give a seven and a half thanks to the director's effort to bring in Mike Ditka to help out.