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Oct 8, 2004 · A film based on a book about the high school football team of Odessa, Texas, and their coach. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more on IMDb.
- (67K)
- Action, Drama, Sport
- Peter Berg
- 2004-10-08
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.
Watch Friday Night Lights | Netflix. 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.
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- January 1, 2023
Oct 8, 2004 · An acute survey of the football-obsessed heartland that succeeds as both a stirring drama and a rousing sports movie. A small, turbulent town in Texas obsesses over their high school football...
- (174)
- Peter Berg
- PG-13
- Billy Bob Thornton
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. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
- 117 min
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.
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Based on a true story, the movie follows the 1988 Permian High School football team in Odessa, Texas, and their coach Gary Gaines. The team faces challenges on and off the field, from injuries, racism, poverty, and expectations, as they strive for a state championship.
