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- Jerry Maguire (1996) It's the movie that launched a million quotations. Written, directed, and produced by Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous), Jerry Maguire's script is based on two separate incidents that occurred in the '90s: The 1991 release of a 28-page memo by Disney's head of motion picture divisions, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and the NFL's introduction of free agency in 1993 (which created an experience for a player and his agent not unlike the one depicted in the film).
- Rudy (1993) Nearly a decade before Sean Astin showed his heart as Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings, he bared his soul on the field as the title character of David Anspaugh's Rudy.
- Concussion (2015) Many fans live for football, but some players die for it. Set in the beginning of the 21st century and based on true events, Concussion follows Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith), a brilliant Nigerian-American morgue pathologist in Pittsburgh.
- Friday Night Lights (2004) Before the Dillon Panthers took the field on NBC in 2006, Friday Night Lights debuted in the form of a film. Directed by Peter Berg — who co-executive produced the TV adaptation — the 2004 movie stars Billy Bob Thornton as Coach Gary Gaines (who was renamed Eric Taylor when Kyle Chandler took over the part).
A list of 50 movies about American football, ranked by IMDb ratings from highest to lowest. The list includes classics, comedies, dramas and biopics, with brief summaries and cast information for each movie.
3 days ago · A list of the best football movies of all time, based on critics' ratings and reviews. From classics like Friday Night Lights and Rudy to comedies like The Waterboy and The Freshman, find your favorite gridiron flick here.
A list of 70 football movies from different genres and eras, ranging from true stories to comedies. Whether you're a fan of the sport or looking for a good film, you'll find something to enjoy in this collection.
Dec 25, 2021 · A film about Kurt Warner, who went from a supermarket worker to a two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl champion. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about this inspirational sports drama.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
- 2021-12-25
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A list of movies and documentaries that explore the themes and challenges of football, from high school to professional level. Find classics like Rudy, Friday Night Lights, and The Freshman, as well as recent hits like Undefeated and The Blind Side.
Feb 5, 2021 · From comedies to biopics, these are the top gridiron films of all time, according to USA Today. See which classics made the list and which ones were snubbed, from \"The Waterboy\" to \"North Dallas Forty\".
