With football starting, most people like to sit down and watch a classic football movie. Whether you are a fan of high school football, college football, or professional football, here are some of the best football movies.
Remember the Titans (2000)
Set in the 1970's a new head coach is hired for the football team of a newly integrated high school. The movie portrays the struggles that the team as well as the coach goes through to work together as a team despite the racism and negative attitudes. The team is brought together when they realize that they share a common goal. This movie features plenty of football scenes but also goes way beyond just playing high school football.
Rudy (1993)
Rudy is an inspirational movie based on the real life experience of a Notre Dame football player's dream to play football for the college. Despite being the smallest and one of the weakest on the team, he earns the team's respect with the motivation and dedication that he shows. This movie is for anyone that has ever dreamed about playing football or anything for that matter and having the dedication and perseverance even when faced with obstacles.
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Brian's Song (1971)Brian's Song is definitely one of the most popular classic sports movies around. The movie is inspired by real life athletes. When cancer strikes a player, an unforgettable bond is established and adversity and race is surpassed by a real friendship bond. This is another
football movie that goes way beyond just simply playing football.
The Program (1993)This football movie focuses on the different players at Eastern University and their struggles that they are dealing with. Some are looking for their big break while others are trying to deal with the hype that comes along with their name. The movie reveals everything about college football that the NCAA doesn't want you to know, which includes drugs, alcohol, steroids, and cheating in classes. The action scenes on the field are realistic, so not only do you get a good storyline but you also get some hard hitting action.
Friday Night Lights (2004)In this town,
football is everything and the players on the
high school football team definitely feel the pressure. Coach Gary Gaines sets out to show his players that there is more to life than just wining some football games. This movie has some real intense football scenes as well.
We Are Marshall (2006)Inspired by a true story, after a fatal plan crash which killed the players of the
Marshall football team, they struggle to rebuild the team and start over. It shows the struggles how the new coach Jack Lengyel has to rebuild the team and at the same time remember the fallen players. Meanwhile the father and fiancé of a killed member must find the strength to move as the
football program moves forward and does more than just play football but inspires the whole school.