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1. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Sport

A drama that follows the lives of the Dillon Panthers, one of the nation's best high school football teams, and their head coach Eric Taylor.

Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford, Aimee Teegarden

Votes: 72,763

2. Varsity Blues (1999)

R | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A back-up quarterback is chosen to lead a Texas football team to victory after the star quarterback is injured.

Director: Brian Robbins | Stars: James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Ron Lester

Votes: 49,230 | Gross: $52.89M

3. Christine (1983)

R | 110 min | Horror, Thriller

A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it.

Director: John Carpenter | Stars: Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky

Votes: 92,816 | Gross: $21.20M

4. 12 Mighty Orphans (2021)

PG-13 | 118 min | History, Sport

Haunted by his mysterious past, a devoted high-school football coach leads a scrawny team of orphans to the state championship during the Great Depression and inspires a broken nation along the way.

Director: Ty Roberts | Stars: Luke Wilson, Vinessa Shaw, Wayne Knight, Martin Sheen

Votes: 8,819

5. The Rain People (1969)

R | 101 min | Drama

When a housewife finds out she is pregnant, she runs out of town looking for freedom to reevaluate her life decisions.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: James Caan, Shirley Knight, Robert Duvall, Marya Zimmet

Votes: 4,021 | Gross: $0.16M

6. Love on the Sidelines (2015 TV Movie)

TV-G | 86 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Laurel is a struggling fashion designer who finds herself with a job as a personal assistant for Danny, a quarterback sidelined with an injury. Laurel knows nothing about football and Danny hasn't ever had a female assistant.

Director: Terry Ingram | Stars: Emily Kinney, John Reardon, Hayley Sales, Luisa d'Oliveira

Votes: 3,829

7. Freak Show (2017)

Not Rated | 91 min | Comedy, Drama

Follows the story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen.

Director: Trudie Styler | Stars: Alex Lawther, Ian Nelson, AnnaSophia Robb, Celia Weston

Votes: 4,569 | Gross: $0.02M

8. Everybody's All-American (1988)

R | 127 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

A Louisiana football legend struggles to deal with life's complexities after his college career is over.

Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Jessica Lange, Dennis Quaid, Timothy Hutton, John Goodman

Votes: 3,468 | Gross: $12.64M

9. Requiem for a Running Back (2017)

89 min | Documentary

Director Rebecca Carpenter's father, Lewis Carpenter, was a running back for Vince Lombardi's NFL Champion Green Bay Packers. When he dies, her family receives a surprise call from Boston ... See full summary »

Director: Rebecca Carpenter | Stars: Julian Bailes, Chris Borland, Erika Brown, Samantha Pyle Buono

Votes: 20

10. Ladies Must Live (1940)

Approved | 58 min | Comedy, Romance

When actress Pat Halliday gets out of a jam with the help of farmer Corey Lake, she invites him to come see her sometime in the big city. Corey, who is actually a millionaire who dabbles in... See full summary »

Director: Noel M. Smith | Stars: Wayne Morris, Rosemary Lane, Lee Patrick, Roscoe Karns

Votes: 98

11. Grandfather's Clock (1934)

6 min | Animation, Short

A grandfather clock comes to life and tells two children a story (presented in animated cartoon form) about clocks going to school and playing football.

Directors: Burt Gillett, James Tyer

Votes: 28

12. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode: Fight Team Fight! (1980)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Walnut Grove's obsessive new football coach pressures his players to win at any cost, locking horns with Laura over homework assignments, ignoring dangerous injuries and alienating his family.

Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson

Votes: 278

13. Petticoat Junction (1963–1970)
Episode: Herby Gets Drafted (1963)

Not Rated | 26 min | Comedy

Herby is depressed when he gets drafted, so the girls cheer him up by suggesting he could be an astronaut. Uncle Joe hears this and decides he needs promote Herby's future political career ... See full summary »

Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bea Benaderet, Edgar Buchanan, Jeannine Riley, Pat Woodell

Votes: 74

14. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode: Wind Sprints (2006)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Sport

The Panthers suffer a humiliating loss. Lyla tries to help Jason believe that he will walk again.

Director: Jeffrey Reiner | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Gaius Charles, Zach Gilford

Votes: 906

15. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode: Pilot (2006)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Sport

New head coach Eric Taylor finds his every move scrutinized as he takes over leadership of Texas's No. 1 high school football team.

Director: Peter Berg | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Gaius Charles, Zach Gilford

Votes: 1,437

16. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode: Homecoming (2006)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Sport

Coach Taylor asks Jason to attend the upcoming Homecoming game, who begins to suspect there's something going on between Tim and Lila. Smash feels the pressure of college scouts, even ... See full summary »

Director: Patrick R. Norris | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Gaius Charles, Zach Gilford

Votes: 806

17. Ted Lasso (2020–2023)
Episode: Two Aces (2020)

TV-MA | 32 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

When Jamie refuses to train, Ted turns to talented new signing Dani Rojas-and the team is struck by an age-old curse.

Director: Elliot Hegarty | Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster

Votes: 7,325

18. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode: On the Outside Looking In (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Sport

Julie starts her college classes and meets an interesting teaching assistant. Tammy Taylor has trouble fitting in with the East Dillon teaching staff. Luke Cafferty's tackle from the last ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Waxman | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan

Votes: 419

19. Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode: Aunt Mommy (2012)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Claire makes a drunken decision to donate her egg for Mitchell and Cameron's next child, while Manny gets hurt after Jay gets him into a football game.

Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 2,409

20. The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
Now They're Turning Schools and Airports into Illegal Alien Refugee Camps (2024 Podcast Episode)

News, Talk-Show

The government uses schools to house illegal migrants. The Ohio governor suffers an overturning of his veto. California seeks to ban tackle football for children under twelve. Actors complain Jewish people are not represented in Hollywood.

Star: Matt Walsh

Votes: 11

21. Street Kid World Cup (2014– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2014)

57 min | Documentary, Sport

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Directors: Max Fisher, Vicky Mitchell, Phil Turner | Stars: Georgia Taylor, Chloe Delaney, Jack Ferguson, Janet

22. This Is Us (2016–2022)
Episode: Clooney (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Kate goes wedding dress shopping; Kevin embraces a new lifestyle; Randall explores William's past; Jack and Rebecca take the kids to the mall.

Director: Zetna Fuentes | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz

Votes: 2,266

23. 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020)
Episode: Yeah. I'm the New Girl (2019)

TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

The cops question Clay about Bryce's disappearance. Clay remembers the aftermath of Spring Fling, when he raced to cover Tyler's tracks and met Ani.

Director: Michael Morris | Stars: Dylan Minnette, Grace Saif, Christian Navarro, Alisha Boe

Votes: 2,769

24. All American (2018– )
Episode: Championships (2019)

TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Sport

Spencer suffers a devastating setback; Billy must face tough truths in order to get his family back.

Director: David McWhirter | Stars: Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou, Samantha Logan

Votes: 247