Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keywords "coach", "quarterback"

1. The Replacements (2000)

PG-13 | 118 min | Comedy, Sport

During a pro football strike, the owners hire substitute players.

Director: Howard Deutch | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones

Votes: 69,489 | Gross: $44.74M

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: 49,088 | Gross: $52.89M

3. The Last Picture Show (1971)

R | 118 min | Drama, Romance

In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically.

Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson

Votes: 52,392 | Gross: $29.13M

4. Johnny Be Good (1988)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Sport

Johnny's the top high-school football player and many colleges want him. His girlfriend, coach and best friend want him in the college, serving themselves most.

Director: Bud S. Smith | Stars: Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Gleason, Uma Thurman

Votes: 7,378 | Gross: $17.55M

5. Any Given Sunday (1999)

R | 162 min | Drama, Sport

A behind-the-scenes look at the life-and-death struggles of modern-day gladiators and those who lead them.

Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Al Pacino, Dennis Quaid, Cameron Diaz, James Woods

Votes: 125,903 | Gross: $75.53M

6. Friday Night Lights (2004)

PG-13 | 118 min | Action, Drama, Sport

Based on H.G. Bissinger's book, which profiled the economically depressed town of Odessa, Texas and their heroic high school football team, The Permian High Panthers.

Director: Peter Berg | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Jay Hernandez, Derek Luke, Lucas Black

Votes: 66,853 | Gross: $61.26M

7. American Underdog (2021)

PG | 112 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.

Directors: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin | Stars: Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Hayden Zaller, Ser'Darius Blain

Votes: 23,536

8. Heaven Can Wait (1978)

PG | 101 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an overanxious angel before he was meant to die, returns to life in the body of a recently murdered millionaire.

Directors: Warren Beatty, Buck Henry | Stars: Warren Beatty, James Mason, Julie Christie, Jack Warden

Votes: 23,523 | Gross: $81.64M

9. Two for the Money (2005)

R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Sport

After suffering a career-ending knee injury, a former college football star aligns himself with one of the most renowned touts in the sports-gambling business.

Director: D.J. Caruso | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Al Pacino, Rene Russo, Armand Assante

Votes: 48,610 | Gross: $22.86M

10. All the Right Moves (1983)

R | 91 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

An ambitious young football star is trapped in a dying mill town--unless his gridiron skills can win him a way out.

Director: Michael Chapman | Stars: Tom Cruise, Lea Thompson, Craig T. Nelson, Charles Cioffi

Votes: 20,397 | Gross: $17.23M

11. The Program (1993)

R | 112 min | Action, Drama, Romance

Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.

Director: David S. Ward | Stars: James Caan, Halle Berry, Omar Epps, Craig Sheffer

Votes: 11,585 | Gross: $23.00M

12. Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998)

G | 90 min | Comedy, Family, Sport

Story of a golden retriever who can play football.

Director: Richard Martin | Stars: Kevin Zegers, Cynthia Stevenson, Tim Conway, Dick Martin

Votes: 6,185 | Gross: $10.22M

13. The Comebacks (2007)

PG-13 | 84 min | Comedy, Sport

A comedy that spoofs inspirational sports movies, this movie is about an out-of-luck coach who drives a rag-tag bunch of college misfits towards the football championship.

Director: Tom Brady | Stars: David Koechner, Robert Ri'chard, Carl Weathers, Melora Hardin

Votes: 12,049 | Gross: $13.35M

14. Division III: Football's Finest (2011)

R | 98 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport

After the sudden death of the head coach of a small Divison III football program, Athletic Director Roy Goodwyn hires ex-convict Rick Vice in a desperate attempt to get the Bluecocks' back to a winning season.

Director: Marshall Cook | Stars: Andy Dick, Marshall Cook, Michael Jace, Mo Collins

Votes: 1,843

15. Two-A-Days: Hoover High (2006–2007)

30 min | Drama, Reality-TV, Sport

Follows the 2005 football season of the Hoover High School Buccaneers, of Hoover, Alabama.

Stars: Zack Lathem, Alex Binder, Max Lerner, Dwam 'Repete' Smith

Votes: 297

16. Catching Faith (2015)

Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Family, Sport

From the outside, Alexa has the perfect life. Her son is the high-school football star, her daughter a straight-A student, and her husband the CFO of a booming start-up company. But her ... See full summary »

Director: John K.D. Graham | Stars: Lorena Segura York, Garrett Westton, Bill Engvall, Alexandra Boylan

Votes: 530

17. Number One (1969)

PG-13 | 105 min | Drama, Sport

The story of Cat Catlan (Heston), a washed up quarterback who turns to drink and women to solve his problems. But he soon discovers that his problems are just beginning.

Director: Tom Gries | Stars: Charlton Heston, Jessica Walter, Bruce Dern, John Randolph

Votes: 705

18. That's My Boy (1951)

Passed | 104 min | Comedy, Music, Sport

The greatest player in Ridgefield College history uses his influence and reputation to get his only son, a sickly, uncoordinated nerd, on the college football team with comic results.

Director: Hal Walker | Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Ruth Hussey, Eddie Mayehoff

Votes: 1,132

19. Catching Faith 2 (2019)

Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Family, Sport

The Taylor family struggles with drama and heartbreak as they face a football injury, an illness, and a career change, all while planning a wedding.

Director: John K.D. Graham | Stars: Bill Engvall, Nicole Weider, Alexandra Boylan, Lorena Segura York

Votes: 115

20. Blue Ridge Fall (1999)

R | 100 min | Crime, Drama

In Jefferson Creek, North Carolina, the colors of autumn signal Friday night lights, and high-school quarterback Danny Shepherd is the main event. He and his friends, Shane and Taz, live ... See full summary »

Director: James Rowe | Stars: Peter Facinelli, Jay R. Ferguson, Rodney Eastman, Chris Isaak

Votes: 444

21. Forsaken (III) (2017)

Unrated | 86 min | Drama, Thriller

In a rural town where football is war and the quarterback is king, comes a tense re imagining of MACBETH with a bloody twist to prove that Lady and King Macbeth didn't kill for power - They killed for love.

Director: Conor Allyn | Stars: Morgan Taylor Campbell, Donny Boaz, Michael Grant, Taylor Murphy

Votes: 149

22. The Rose Bowl Story (1952)

Passed | 73 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The newly crowned Rose Bowl Princess and a tough but tender football player find the California Rose Bowl is an area for their budding romance.

Director: William Beaudine | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Vera Miles, Richard Rober, Natalie Wood

Votes: 96

23. The Truth About Alex (1986 TV Movie)

50 min | Drama, Romance

Alex admits to his best friend Brad that he is gay.

Director: Paul Shapiro | Stars: Scott Baio, Peter Spence, Jessica Steen, Jeremy Ratchford

Votes: 165

24. Basic Football (1994 Video)

44 min | Documentary, Short, Sport

BASIC FOOTBALL explains the game in a fast-paced, funny and very entertaining way. Using state-of-the-art graphics and animation, football clips and story-like segments, BASIC FOOTBALL will... See full summary »

Director: Danny L. Drews | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Cindi Hodgkins, James Denton, Tommy Dallace

Votes: 43

25. Rackety Rax (1932)

Passed | 70 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Gambler/racketeer "Knucks" McGloin takes note of just how much money and action (aside from the game itself) takes place around and about the annual Rose Bowl football game, and decides ... See full summary »

Director: Alfred L. Werker | Stars: Victor McLaglen, Greta Nissen, Nell O'Day, Alan Dinehart

Votes: 29

26. Sporting Chance (1990 TV Movie)

Drama, Sport

Failed series pilot about a former football player who finds himself at odds with the new team owner.

Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Bruce Boxleitner, Terri Garber, Noble Willingham, G.D. Spradlin

Votes: 1,094

27. Moron Football (2014)

13 min | Short, Comedy

Experience an NFL press conference like no other at Bubba's Pub and Pool Hall. Coach Terry Tinkler sexually harasses female reporters and the players answer questions in ways which will leave you thinking, "these guys are morons."

Director: Brian Cooksey | Stars: Larry Tucker, Eric Warrington, Aris Moore, Benjamin Thomas

28. Trojans (2010)

27 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

Trojans manages to poke fun at the formulaic sports comedy while still having heart and its own identity. Whether it's the quarterback who doesn't believe in himself, the girlfriend who is ... See full summary »

Director: The McQuaid Brothers | Stars: Rob Brock, Chris Capobianco, Greg de Sousa, Dan DelGuercio

Votes: 9

29. Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001)
Episode: Point After (1995)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Crime

Members of a high school football team are being blackmailed to throw an upcoming game. Their coach is murdered when he learns of the blackmail. Walker and Trivette must break up the gambling ring before the state championship game.

Director: Joe Coppoletta | Stars: Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Noble Willingham, Sheree J. Wilson

Votes: 111

30. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter Sixty-Seven: Varsity Blues (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Emotions run high as Riverdale celebrates a monumental Spirit Week; Jughead considers a pivotal opportunity; Veronica pursues a new passion.

Director: Roxanne Benjamin | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 888

31. Wacky and Packy (1975)
Episode: The New York Sweats (1975)

Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

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