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Remember the Titans

Remember the Titans
Remember the Titans
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Metacritic: 48/100
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Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 8 wins & 17 nominations
Writer: Gregory Allen Howard
Actors: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Remember the Titans” is a film based on the true story of a high school football team in Virginia during the early 1970s, where racial tensions arise when a black coach is appointed to lead a racially integrated team. The movie explores the team’s journey to overcome prejudice and unite as they strive for success on and off the field.

Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
Internet Movie Database: 8.7/10
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Runtime: 44 min
Seasons: 5
Genre: Drama, Sport
Awards: Won 3 Primetime Emmys. 18 wins & 103 nominations total
Writer: Peter Berg
Actors: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford
Language: English
Country: United States
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The Friday Night Lights movie is about a high school football team in a small Texas town, as they navigate the pressures of the game and the impact it has on the community. It showcases the intense dedication and struggles of the players, coaches, and families involved in the pursuit of success on the field.

The Replacements

The Replacements
The Replacements
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 41%
Metacritic: 30/100
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Runtime: 118 min
Genre: Comedy, Sport
Awards: N/A
Writer: Vince McKewin
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton
Language: English, American Sign
Country: United States
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“The Replacements” is a sports comedy film about a group of misfit football players who are hired as replacement players during a professional football strike. Led by a former quarterback, they must come together as a team and overcome their differences to win games and save the season for their team.

Varsity Blues

Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 45%
Metacritic: 50/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: 2 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: W. Peter Iliff
Actors: James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul Walker
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Varsity Blues” is a 1999 sports drama film about a small-town high school football team and their struggles with the pressure to win, as well as the personal and social issues faced by the players. The story follows the team’s quarterback, who rebels against the controlling coach and the town’s obsession with football.

Gridiron Gang

Gridiron Gang
Gridiron Gang
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 43%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 125 min
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Awards: N/A
Writer: Jeff Maguire, Jac Flanders
Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Gridiron Gang” is a sports drama film based on a true story, following a probation officer who forms a football team with juvenile inmates to teach them discipline, teamwork, and redemption. Together, they overcome their troubled pasts and strive for success on and off the field.

We Are Marshall

We Are Marshall
We Are Marshall
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 49%
Metacritic: 53/100
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Runtime: 131 min
Genre: Drama, Sport
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Jamie Linden, Cory Helms
Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Anthony Mackie
Language: English
Country: United States
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“We Are Marshall” is a film based on the true story of the 1970 Marshall University football team, which tragically lost most of its players and coaching staff in a plane crash. The movie follows the journey of the university as they rebuild the team and community spirit, overcoming grief and adversity to honor the memory of those lost.

Remember the Goal

Remember the Goal
Remember the Goal
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
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Runtime: 88 min
Genre: Drama, Sport
Awards: N/A
Writer: Dave Christiano
Actors: Allee Sutton Hethcoat, Quinn Alexis, Sydney Marks
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Remember the Goal” is a faith-based film that follows a young female coach who takes over a cross-country team at a Christian high school. As she faces various challenges, she helps the girls find their purpose and strengthen their faith through the power of determination and teamwork.

The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard
The Longest Yard
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 31%
Metacritic: 48/100
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Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Sport
Awards: 3 wins & 17 nominations
Writer: Albert S. Ruddy, Tracy Keenan Wynn, Sheldon Turner
Actors: Adam Sandler, Burt Reynolds, Chris Rock
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Longest Yard” is a comedy sports film about a former professional quarterback who is sent to prison and is tasked with assembling a football team of inmates to play against the prison guards. The film follows their journey as they train and compete in a high-stakes game, using their football skills to challenge the authority of the prison system.

The Blind Side

The Blind Side
The Blind Side
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%
Metacritic: 53/100
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Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 30 nominations total
Writer: John Lee Hancock, Michael Lewis
Actors: Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Blind Side” is a biographical sports drama film based on the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless and troubled teenager who is taken in by a wealthy family. With their support, he becomes a successful football player and finds a loving and nurturing home.

Invincible

Invincible
Invincible
Internet Movie Database: 8.7/10
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Runtime: N/A
Seasons: 3
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: 5 wins & 11 nominations
Writer: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker
Actors: Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh
Language: English
Country: United States
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The Invincible movie is about a young Polish boy named Zdzisław Beksiński who becomes a renowned artist while navigating personal struggles and the turbulent political climate of his country. It explores themes of art, family, and resilience in the face of adversity.

The Express

The Express
The Express
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 62%
Metacritic: 58/100
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Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
Writer: Charles Leavitt, Robert Gallagher
Actors: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Clancy Brown
Language: English
Country: United States, Germany
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The Express is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. The film explores Davis’s journey as he faces racial adversity and becomes a symbol of hope and inspiration in the midst of the civil rights movement.

Draft Day

Draft Day
Draft Day
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 60%
Metacritic: 54/100
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Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Drama, Sport
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Scott Rothman, Rajiv Joseph
Actors: Kevin Costner, Chadwick Boseman, Jennifer Garner
Language: English
Country: United States
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The movie “Draft Day” follows the story of an NFL general manager who must navigate the high-pressure world of professional football as he tries to secure the number one draft pick. With the clock ticking, he faces tough decisions, personal and professional challenges, and the pressure to make the right choices for his team.

The Program

The Program
The Program
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 62%
Metacritic: 53/100
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Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: N/A
Writer: John Hodge, David Walsh
Actors: Ben Foster, Chris O'Dowd, Guillaume Canet
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States, France
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“The Program” is a sports drama film based on the true story of Lance Armstrong, a professional cyclist who achieved great success but later faced a doping scandal. The movie explores his rise to fame, the methods he used to enhance his performance, and the subsequent investigation that exposed his deception.

North Dallas Forty

North Dallas Forty
North Dallas Forty
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 80/100
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Awards: 1 win & 2 nominations
Writer: Peter Gent, Frank Yablans, Ted Kotcheff
Actors: Nick Nolte, Charles Durning, Mac Davis
Language: English
Country: United States
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“North Dallas Forty” is a film that explores the dark side of professional football, depicting the lives of players as they navigate the cutthroat world of the sport, dealing with corruption, drug abuse, and the physical toll it takes on their bodies. It offers a gritty and revealing look at the behind-the-scenes reality of the game, challenging the glorified image of professional football.

Facing the Giants

Facing the Giants
Facing the Giants
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 16%
Metacritic: 38/100
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Runtime: 111 min
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Sport
Awards: N/A
Writer: Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick
Actors: Alex Kendrick, Shannen Fields, Jason McLeod
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Facing the Giants” is a sports drama film that follows a high school football coach who faces numerous challenges and obstacles in his personal and professional life. Through faith and determination, he inspires his team to overcome their fears and achieve greatness on and off the field.

The Waterboy

The Waterboy
The Waterboy
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 33%
Metacritic: 41/100
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Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Comedy, Sport
Awards: 6 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Actors: Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Waterboy” is a comedy film about a socially awkward waterboy for a college football team who discovers he has a talent for tackling and becomes a star player. As he gains confidence and popularity, he faces challenges and confronts his overprotective mother’s objections to his newfound success.

Jerry Maguire

Jerry Maguire
Jerry Maguire
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 77/100
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Runtime: 139 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 26 wins & 41 nominations total
Writer: Cameron Crowe
Actors: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger
Language: English, American Sign
Country: United States
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“Jerry Maguire” is a romantic comedy-drama film about a sports agent who has a moral epiphany and writes a mission statement, leading to his downfall and subsequent journey to rebuild his career and personal life. Along the way, he forms a close bond with a single mother and her young son.

Rudy

Rudy
Rudy
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination
Writer: Angelo Pizzo
Actors: Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
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The Rudy movie is a biographical sports drama that tells the inspiring true story of Rudy Ruettiger, a young man who overcomes numerous obstacles to achieve his dream of playing football for the University of Notre Dame. It showcases his relentless determination, perseverance, and the power of never giving up on one’s dreams.

Coach Carter

Coach Carter
Coach Carter
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
Metacritic: 57/100
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Runtime: 136 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Awards: 3 wins & 15 nominations
Writer: Mark Schwahn, John Gatins
Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez, Robert Ri'chard
Language: English
Country: United States, Germany
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“Coach Carter” is a sports drama film based on a true story about a high school basketball coach who implements strict rules and academic requirements to improve the lives of his players. The film explores themes of discipline, education, and the power of sports to transform young lives.

Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa
Rocky Balboa
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 63/100
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Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Sport
Awards: 4 nominations
Writer: Sylvester Stallone
Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
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The Rocky Balboa movie is about a working-class boxer named Rocky who gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight the heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, and becomes an underdog hero in the process.

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