Sports are one of the best places to tell great stories. Football, in particular, lends itself to wonderful true-to-life stories of underdogs, heroes’ journeys, and ordinary people who come together from different walks of life to form teams that achieve some form of gridiron glory. , some of our favorite movies are dramas about overcoming the odds and doing what no one thought possible. not. There are also many football movies that chronicle deaths prematurely from catastrophic accidents and diseases. Here is a list of the best football movies based on true stories.
We Are Marshall (2006)
The account of the tragic plane crash that killed 75 players, coaches and staff of the Marshall University Thundering Hard Football Program is one of the most poignant sports movies ever made. It tells the story of how the university and small town of Huntington, West Virginia, were brought to their knees by the unimaginable devastation over the lives lost in the 1971 accident. Matthew McConaughey He plays the new head coach, Jack Rengel. Jack Rengel is determined to revive his football program and help the town through the inevitable period of grief that followed.
Remember the Titans (2000)
This is also set in 1971, remember the titans It’s a heartwarming tale of overcoming racism and ignorance when an all-white high school team in Alexandria, Virginia, is forced to integrate into a nearby school populated by all-black athletes. In a state where high school football is everything, this film details how they overcome their preconceived notions to achieve greatness on the field. Denzel Washington is Herman Boone’s coach and has proven to be the perfect person for the job of combining the two cultures to integrate his locker room.. very young Ryan Gosling also appeared alongside Will Patton (corneredTMothman Prophecy), When wood harris (wire, Creed III) about compassion, understanding, and not judging a book by its cover as some of the better supporting characters in this socially relevant film.
Rudy (1993)
You can still hear the crowd shouting “Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!” On November 8, 1975, the diminutive Georgia from Joliet, Illinois realized his dream of playing for his tech his yellow his jackets at Notre Dame his fighting his Irish. in the movie, Sean Astin Overcome seemingly insurmountable odds not only to make the team for Notre Dame, but to actually hit the field and register the quarterback sack. It is considered one of the tales of , a testament to overcoming obstacles in order to reach a goal.
North Dallas Forty (1979)
It’s based on the Dallas Cowboys team that had a peaceful life under coach Tom Landry in the mid-to-late 70’s. North Dallas Forty Performer Nick Nolte as quarterback Philip Elliott. It’s both poignant and prescient in its satirical message, detailing the contrast of selfish individual player desires that override the team mentality that coaches encourage in the locker room. , declined to endorse the film because they thought it was not representative of the product they were putting out in the field. has been shown over time to have been ahead of its time.
Blindside (2009)
sandra bullock When Tim McGraw Headline this true story about offensive tackle Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) was able to overcome his impoverished childhood to fulfill his dream of playing professional football in the NFL. Leigh Anne Tuohy, played by Bullock, adopts a young man with her husband Sean and guides him on his unlikely journey from rags to riches. The film received a somewhat unexpected Best Picture nomination, and Bullock won a Golden Globe Award for her Best Actress at the box office.
Friday Night Lights (2004)
In Texas, on Friday nights, it’s death, taxes, and high school football.It’s as much a part of the culture as cowboys and rodeos, and it’s everywhere. friday night lights is the true story of a team from Permian High School in Odessa, Texas, featuring star tailback Booby Miles (Derek Luke. billy bob thornton As head coach Gary Gaines, anchor a solid cast.
The Express (2008)
The tragic story of Syracuse All-American running back Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) is elaborated in this 2008 film that also starred. Dennis Quaid As directed by Ben Schwartwalder. Born to a poor family, Davis grew up in Syracuse.He was a talented running man who set all sorts of records (including the legendary Jim Brown record) with Orange. was the first African-American to win , an all-around player. Sadly, Davis was diagnosed with leukemia just a few years after spending a full season in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns.He passed away in 1963 at the young age of 23.
Brian’s Song (1971)
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Another bleak movie about an athlete’s life being cut short, Brian’s song Performer James Caan Brian Piccolo, who was running back for the Chicago Bears in the mid-’60s, formed a close bond with fellow running back and teammate Gale Sayers (billy dee williams). The film was a moving tale of teammates of different races developing special friendships in locker rooms that were still largely segregated during the civil rights era, and Piccolo received devastating news. Their friendship is tested when Piccolo is unexpectedly diagnosed with advanced germinal cell carcinoma, succumbing to the progressive disease at just 26 years of age.
