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Oct 8, 2004 · A film based on a book about a high school football team in Odessa, Texas, and their coach who inspires them to overcome challenges and achieve perfection. IMDb provides cast and crew details, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks, and more.
- Peter Berg
- 308
- 2 min
Box office. $62 million. Friday Night Lights is a 2004 American sports drama film co-written and directed by Peter Berg. The film follows the coach and players of a high school football team in the Texas city of Odessa.
- October 8, 2004 (United States)
Oct 8, 2004 · A drama about a high school football team in Texas and the coach who tries to inspire them. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
- (7K)
- Peter Berg
- PG-13
- Billy Bob Thornton
Friday Night Lights. Based on the true story of Permian, Texas, a town that lives and dies with its high school football team - and how players, coaches and families cope with the pressures of winning at all costs. 1,062 IMDb 7.2 1 h 57 min 2004. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Sports · Inspiring · Touching.
- 117 min
In a small Texas town where high school football looms large, coach Eric Taylor leads through wins and losses both on and off the field. Watch trailers & learn more.
- 5
- January 1, 2023
Based on a true story, the movie follows the 1988 Permian High Panthers football team and their coach Gary Gaines in Odessa, Texas. The team faces challenges on and off the field, such as injuries, racism, poverty, and expectations, as they strive for a state championship.
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Oct 8, 2004 · A film adaptation of the book about high school football in Odessa, Texas, directed by Peter Berg and starring Billy Bob Thornton and Tim McGraw. Ebert praises the performances, the tension and the emotional impact of the story, but also questions the obsession and pressure of the town and the fans.
