As America’s favorite game, football easily lends itself to dramas and comedies alike.
Like the best sports movies, movies about football highlight the dedication athletics requires.
Football movies often capture the high stakes of the game, and how beloved athletes can become by fans.
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Additionally, these movies lend themselves to inspiring and thought-provoking stories.
Papale was a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976-1978.
Paper Lionis a comedic look at the football tryout process and never takes itself seriously for a moment.
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This makes the story that much more fun to follow.
The movie chronicles Piccolo’s friendship with Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams), a fellow player.
The two were the first interracial roommates in the NFL.
The movie shows how this love and support extends far beyond the football field.
All the Right Movesis charming because it is so relatable.
The movie is loosely based on the events surrounding the 1987 NFL strike.
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The movie is a feel-good sports movie that captures so much about what makes football enjoyable to watch.
The university’s team, coaching staff, and cheerleaders are all in complete disarray.
Bobby fits in perfectly with this chaos, even as he’s bullied and disrespected by those around him.
When the team’s coach recognizes Billy’s talent, Billy joins the team as an outside linebacker.
The Waterboyis an enjoyable football movie because Sandler is allowed to be his most chaotic self.
Sandler uses his character to underline how wild football culture can be.
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The movie doesn’t sugarcoat the struggles that Rudy faced in his working toward this dream.
Instead,Rudydemonstrates the support that made these dreams achievable.
The movie is ultimately a meditation on what makes sports so important to so many.
The series is based on the book of the same name byH.
G. Bissinger,which chronicled the experiences of a real high school football team.
As the team featured inFriday Night Lightsaimed to compete in the state championship, they faced numerous challenges.
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Along the way, they had to rely on one another and on their community.
The movie also captures the special relationships that exist between teammates and how good coaches can be highly influential.
He faces immense challenges in bringing Black and white players together and making them a team.
Additionally, Coach Boone’s leadership transcends football and is an inspiration for all.
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