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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).
To create our list of the best football movies, we use just one metric: the Tomatometer. We start with Certified Fresh films like Friday Night Lights, Jerry Maguire, and ultimate underdog...
Oct 5, 2024 · What follows is my list for the greatest football movies ever made. Ranging from the high school arena to college sports to the NFL, these are the films that should be on every football lover’s...
Aug 9, 2024 · These football films tackle the undeniable power of the sport to unite people in pursuit of a common goal.
List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 1. Friday Night Lights. Based on H.G. Bissinger's book, which profiled the economically depressed town of Odessa, Texas and their heroic high school football team, The Permian High Panthers. 2. Invincible.
Aug 29, 2024 · From iconic classics like Brian's Song to exhilarating contemporary masterpieces such as Any Given Sunday, each film encapsulates unique aspects integral not only within football but also within broader aspects of life itself.
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Jul 26, 2021 · From 'Friday Night Lights' to' Rudy' to 'Remember the Titans,' here are our pick for the 20 best football movies of all time.
