What Are The 11 Best Football Movies of All Time?
I'm pretty amped for the big game this weekend. As an Eagles fan, I'm hoping for the best. And by the best, I mean completely destroying the Chiefs within an inch of their lives. In the meantime, I'm going to watch a ton of football movies to pass the time.Football is an incredibly popular American sport and kind of the perfect sport for adaptation. There are pauses in the game for strategy, a lot of fun personalities, and the stakes always feel high. But what are the best football movies of all time? I decided to compile a list and bring it here to you. Let's dive in. 1. Remember the TitansDirector: Boaz YakinWriters: Gregory Howard Williams (story), Boaz Yakin (screenplay), and Julius J. Nasso (screenplay)Cast: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood HarrisI saw this movie with my grandpop and it was the best time. Denzel is a powerhouse and there's so much emotion packed into every scene. 2. Friday Night LightsDirector: Peter Berg Writers: Peter Berg (screenplay), Buzz Bissinger (book), and Michael Lewis (screenplay) Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Lucas Black, Garrett HedlundGreat as a TV show and a movie, this story of Texas high school football is so specific and expansive you get swept up in the world. 3. RudyDirector: David Anspaugh Writer: Angelo Pizzo Cast: Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned BeattyLook, he may have been offsides, but the story of Rudy is so inspirational you can't help but have chills when the team stands up for him. 4. Any Given SundayDirector: Oliver Stone Writers: Oliver Stone (screenplay), John Logan (screenplay), and Daniel Pyne (screenplay) Cast: Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx, Cameron DiazMichael Mann has a knack for getting to the heart of the story. And in this movie, he nails the essence of football. 5. The WaterboyDirector: Frank Coraci Writers: Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler Cast: Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry WinklerAbsolutely top-tier Sandler, this takes all the fun in football and turns it up a notch. It's hilarious to see the college bowl system lampooned as well. 6. Brian's SongDirector: Buzz Kulik Writers: William Blinn (teleplay) and Gale Sayers (book) Cast: James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack WardenI love a good guy cry movie, and this is the ultimate version of that story. It's kind of crazy that this true story has never been remade. 7. Jerry MaguireDirector: Cameron Crowe Writer: Cameron Crowe Cast: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée ZellwegerWith indelible lines like "Show me the money," this movie stands out as a great look at sports, agents, and the ego of wide receivers. 8. Varsity BluesDirector: Brian Robbins Writer: W. Peter Iliff Cast: James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul WalkerAnother high school football classic, this movie takes itself very seriously and builds a world where athletes are kings. 9. The Longest YardDirector: Robert Aldrich Writer: Tracy Keenan Wynn Cast: Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Michael ConradI'm partial to the 1974 version, where we see prisoners going against the guards. This is a true underdog story. 10. InvincibleDirector: Ericson Core Writer: Brad Gann Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth BanksGo Birds. Philadelphia is the best city in the world, and a movie celebrating the Eagles and their fans is vital to my well-being. 11. Draft DayDirector: Ivan Reitman Writers: Rajiv Joseph and Scott Rothman Cast: Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, Chadwick BosemanYou can't go pro without the draft. And this movie covers that whole process and makes it thrilling. Summing Up The Best Football Movies of All TimeSo, that's my list of my favorite football movies. I know you probably have ones you love, and I want to hear about them. Let me know what you think in the comments.
I'm pretty amped for the big game this weekend. As an Eagles fan, I'm hoping for the best. And by the best, I mean completely destroying the Chiefs within an inch of their lives. In the meantime, I'm going to watch a ton of football movies to pass the time.
Football is an incredibly popular American sport and kind of the perfect sport for adaptation. There are pauses in the game for strategy, a lot of fun personalities, and the stakes always feel high.
But what are the best football movies of all time?
I decided to compile a list and bring it here to you.
Let's dive in.
1. Remember the Titans
I saw this movie with my grandpop and it was the best time. Denzel is a powerhouse and there's so much emotion packed into every scene.
2. Friday Night Lights
Great as a TV show and a movie, this story of Texas high school football is so specific and expansive you get swept up in the world.
3. Rudy
Look, he may have been offsides, but the story of Rudy is so inspirational you can't help but have chills when the team stands up for him.
4. Any Given Sunday
Michael Mann has a knack for getting to the heart of the story. And in this movie, he nails the essence of football.
5. The Waterboy
Absolutely top-tier Sandler, this takes all the fun in football and turns it up a notch. It's hilarious to see the college bowl system lampooned as well.
6. Brian's Song
I love a good guy cry movie, and this is the ultimate version of that story. It's kind of crazy that this true story has never been remade.
7. Jerry Maguire
With indelible lines like "Show me the money," this movie stands out as a great look at sports, agents, and the ego of wide receivers.
8. Varsity Blues
Another high school football classic, this movie takes itself very seriously and builds a world where athletes are kings.
9. The Longest Yard
I'm partial to the 1974 version, where we see prisoners going against the guards. This is a true underdog story.
10. Invincible
Go Birds. Philadelphia is the best city in the world, and a movie celebrating the Eagles and their fans is vital to my well-being.
11. Draft Day
You can't go pro without the draft. And this movie covers that whole process and makes it thrilling.
Summing Up The Best Football Movies of All Time
So, that's my list of my favorite football movies. I know you probably have ones you love, and I want to hear about them.
Let me know what you think in the comments.
