Best American Football Movies

In this heartfelt drama, a former high school football star, played by Brian Presley, is given a second chance to relive his past and potentially alter the course of his…

In this 2009 film directed by Robert Siegel, the story follows Paul Aufiero, a die-hard New York Giants fan portrayed by Patton Oswalt, whose life revolves around his devotion to…

Set against the backdrop of the racially charged 1950s and 60s America, this film chronicles the inspiring true story of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman…

Set in the 1920s, this film follows the story of Dodge Connelly, played by George Clooney, who is determined to save his struggling professional football team. The plot thickens as…

In the aftermath of a tragic plane crash that devastates a small town and its college football team, a determined new coach, played by Matthew McConaughey, takes on the challenge…

In this 2006 sports drama directed by Phil Joanou, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars as a dedicated probation officer who seeks to transform the lives of juvenile inmates by forming…

In this 2005 comedy-drama, a former professional quarterback, played by Adam Sandler, finds himself in prison and is tasked with assembling a football team of inmates to face off against…

Set in the small town of Odessa, Texas, this film follows the high-stakes journey of a high school football team as they strive for the state championship. Directed by Peter…

Set in the early 1970s, this film explores the challenges and triumphs of a newly integrated high school football team in Virginia. Under the leadership of Coach Herman Boone, played…

In this sports comedy directed by Howard Deutch, a professional football team faces a player strike, prompting the owner to recruit a group of misfit replacement players to finish the…

Directed by Oliver Stone, this film delves into the high-stakes world of professional American football, exploring the personal and professional challenges faced by a struggling team. The narrative follows the…

Set in a small Texas town where high school football is a way of life, this film follows the story of Jonathan “Mox” Moxon, played by James Van Der Beek,…

In this 1998 comedy directed by Frank Coraci, Adam Sandler stars as Bobby Boucher, a socially awkward waterboy for a college football team who discovers an unexpected talent for tackling….

In this 1994 family sports comedy, two brothers find themselves on opposing sides as they coach rival youth football teams in a small Ohio town. The film stars Rick Moranis…

In this 1993 sports drama directed by David S. Ward, the intense world of college football is explored through the lives of players and coaches at a fictional university. The…

This inspiring sports drama, directed by David Anspaugh, follows the true story of a young man with dreams of playing college football for the University of Notre Dame despite significant…

Directed by Tony Scott, this 1991 action thriller stars Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans as an unlikely duo who team up to unravel a conspiracy involving professional football and political…

In this 1991 sports comedy, a college football team is forced to rebuild from scratch after a scandal wipes out its roster. The team, composed of misfit players and led…