Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos is a 2006 documentary film about the New York Cosmos, one of the most famous soccer clubs in the history of the United States.

Overview

The movie premiered on July 7, 2006, in New York City. Miramax distributed the film only in limited release. The movie combines the narration of veteran actor Matt Dillon with interviews with many of the team's legendary star players (with the notable exception of Pelé, who demanded a $100,000 fee and refused to participate when the producers declined to pay it) and footage of the team in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in the 1970s and early 1980s. The film was released in conjunction with a companion piece book, Once in a Lifetime: The Incredible Story of the New York Cosmos (ISBN 0802142885), written by Gavin Newsham and released in 2006.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 81% approval rating with an average score of 6.9/10 based on 58 reviews. Several critics gave the film positive reviews.

Original soundtrack album

Superb Records released the original soundtrack album the year after the film was released. The soundtrack includes hits from the Motown and Funk genres.

Track listing