The Match
1999, English. Directed by Mick Davis.
It's a game of two pubs!
Romantic comedy set against the story of a grudge football match between two pubs. The prize for the winner of the centenary match is the the closure of their opponent's bar. The Match was mainly filmed around Straiton in Ayrshire.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 13 August 1999
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mick Davis
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The Match runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is The Match on?
The Match isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Match?
If you liked The Match, try Looking for Eric, Mean Machine, The Football Factory.
Who directed The Match?
The Match (1999) was directed by Mick Davis and stars Max Beesley, Isla Blair, James Cosmo.