The Match
2021, English. Directed by Dominik Sedlar & Jakov Sedlar.
They were forced to play. They refused to lose.
Inspired by true events from the spring of 1944 when the Nazis organized a football match between a team of camp inmates and an elite Nazi team on Adolf Hitler's birthday. A match the prisoners are determined to win, no matter what happens.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Match
The Match isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Dominik SedlarDirector
- Jakov SedlarDirector
- Franco NeroOld Branko
- Caspar PhillipsonColonel Franz
- Filip TallhamnKarolyi Faraco
- Andrej DojkićLaszlo Horvath
- Viktor KulhanekYoung Branko
- Armand AssanteCommander
- Milton WelshPeter
- Robert MaaserHans Gruber
- Philippe ReinhardtHenckel
- Andrea ZirioSandor Stekely
- Markus GertkenGeneral
- Nikolai NedergaardAaron
Details
- Released
- 10 July 2021
- Country
- Croatia, United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Ollendorff, Dominik Sedlar, Gary Hertz
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The Match: quick answers
Is The Match worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Match?
The Match runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Match have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Match. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Match parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Match is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Match on?
The Match isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Match?
If you liked The Match, try The Grey Zone, Walking with the Enemy, The World Will Tremble.
Who directed The Match?
The Match (2021) was directed by Dominik Sedlar and Jakov Sedlar and stars Franco Nero, Caspar Phillipson, Filip Tallhamn.