The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
1975, German. Directed by Wim Wenders.
Goalkeeper Josef Bloch is sent off after committing a foul during an away game. This causes him to lose his bearings, and he wanders aimlessly through the city streets and spends the night with the box-office attendant of a movie theatre.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- NR
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The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 5 November 1975
- Original title
- Die Angst des Tormanns beim Elfmeter
- Country
- Austria, Germany
- Written by
- Wim Wenders
- Budget
- $410K
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What The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is based on
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is based on The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, a 1970 short story by Peter Handke.
Short story · 1970
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
By Peter Handke
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The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick: quick answers
Is The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick?
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick on?
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick?
If you liked The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, try In the Aisles, United, Palermo Shooting.
Who directed The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick?
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick (1975) was directed by Wim Wenders and stars Arthur Brauss, Kai Fischer, Erika Pluhar.
What is The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick based on?
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is based on The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, a 1970 short story by Peter Handke.