The Express

Movie · 7.1 / 10 · 10 Oct 2008 · English

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

Woodlawn

Movie · 6.8 / 10 · 15 Oct 2015 · English

Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.

Invincible

Movie · 7.0 / 10 · 25 Aug 2006 · English

Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.

Rudy

Movie · 7.3 / 10 · 17 Sept 1993 · English

Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.

Friday Night Lights

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 8 Oct 2004 · English

A small, turbulent town in Texas obsesses over their high school football team to an unhealthy degree. When the star tailback, Boobie Miles, is seriously injured during the first game of the season, all hope is lost, and the town's dormant social problems begin to flare up. It is left to the inspiring abilities of new coach Gary Gaines to instill in the other team members -- and, by proxy, the town itself -- a sense of self-respect and honor.

Any Given Sunday

Movie · 6.8 / 10 · 22 Dec 1999 · English

A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him. The unknown gives a stunning performance and forces the aging coach to reevaluate his game plans and life. A new co-owner/president adds to the pressure of winning. The new owner must prove herself in a male dominated world.

Remember the Titans

Movie · 7.7 / 10 · 29 Sept 2000 · English

After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.

Coach Carter

Movie · 7.6 / 10 · 14 Jan 2005 · English

Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.

Safety

Movie · 7.5 / 10 · 11 Dec 2020 · English

The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.

The Hill

Movie · 7.6 / 10 · 18 Aug 2023 · English

The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.

When the Game Stands Tall

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 22 Aug 2014 · English

A young coach turns a losing high school football program around to go undefeated for 12 consecutive seasons.

American Underdog

Movie · 7.1 / 10 · 25 Dec 2021 · English

The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.