The Goal is a 2006 English-language Biography Drama movie written by Haylar Garcia and Darla Rae. The movie is directed by Darla Rae and Chris Weitz and produced by Bill Carraro and Deborah Forte under the banner of New Line Cinema in collaboration with Ingenious Film Partners and Scholastic Productions. The Goal chronicles the lives of two athletes who are on an adrenaline track, one to the Olympics and the other to the world of Pro Soccer.. The goal features Nicole Kidman in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Ian Mckellen, Ian Mcshane, Freddie Highmore and Kathy Bates. The screenplay is written by Chris Weitz which is inspired from The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. The music was composed by Alexandre Desplat. Cinematography was done by Henry Braham and editing by Anne V. Coates, Peter Honess and Kevin Tent. The film has a running time of 113 minutes. It was released on 21st September 2006. The Film was successful at box office. The Goal was made on a budget of $180 million and it was a super hit at box office gross of $372 million. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by New Line Cinema.