---
title: "Kicking It"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kicking-it-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31552
imdb_id: "tt1157668"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Kicking It (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kicking-it-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Kicking It" (2008).
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Title: Kicking It
Year: 2008
Genre: Documentary
Directors: Susan Koch, Jeff Werner
Runtime: 1h 38m
US Release Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: The experiences of seven homeless people at the Homeless World Cup football (soccer) game.
Plot/Characters:
Seven players representing their country at the Cape Town 2006 Homeless World Cup.
Najib: from war torn Afghanistan.
Alex: from the slums of Kenya.
Damien: from drug rehab clinics of Dublin, Ireland.
Simon: from drug rehab clinics of Dublin, Ireland.
Craig: from the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jesus: from the overflowing public shelters of Madrid, Spain.
Cast mentioned: Colin

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Xumo Play, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Susan Koch, Jeff Werner
- **Networks / Studios**: Wider Film Projects

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Colin Farrell** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Brandon Francis** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Kicking It online?
Kicking It is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Xumo Play. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Kicking It worth watching?
Kicking It holds a community rating of 7.7/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Kicking It and when was it released?
Kicking It is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Kicking It?
Kicking It was directed by Susan Koch, Jeff Werner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kicking It — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31552)
- [Kicking It (2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1157668/)
- [Kicking It - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kicking_It)
- [Kicking It (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31552-kicking-it/cast)
- [Kicking It (2008) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/kicking-it/32544/credits/)

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