Movies are the perfect combination of fun and entertainment to learn about things. People say that if you want to learn how to play a sport, watch a movie on it!
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Undoubtedly one of the world’s most popular and loved sports with billions of fans spread across the globe, filmmakers and directors have tried to capture the spirit of football through film reels. There are hundreds of cult classic movies on football that teach you more about the sport and also teach you about life.
And, if you are one of those people who have failed to understand why football means so much to fans, now you’ll know why! This holiday season, it’s time to rewatch some of the best football movies of all time.
Here is our complete list of the most iconic and motivational football movies ever made.
5 Best Football Movies To Watch This Holiday Season
Escape To Victory (1981)
What’s better than a football movie starring one of the greatest players of all time? You heard that right! Apart from its super-tight and engaging plot, Escape To Victory cast Pele as one of the stars alongside big names such as Sylvester Stallone, Osvaldo Ardiles, Michael Caine, and others.
The film is set in a Nazi prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. A group of Allied prisoners of war agreed to play a football match against the Nazi Germany team to bargain the conditions for their captivity.
Michael Caine plays a British POW and former professional footballer who was roped into organizing this football game which ultimately turned into a wrongful publicity stunt for the Nazi German authorities.
However, against all odds, the POW team (including Pele) manages to score an agonizing draw from 4-1. The team also takes advantage of a pitch invasion during the final whistle to escape the camp’s clutches. Sylvester Stallone manages to score an incredible save that tilt the odds in their favor.
Escape To Victory may not be the finest football movie ever made, but it is definitely something that will raise the hair on your arms during the final moments! If you want to understand the essence of football and life, this is the movie that you should watch!
The Replacements (2000)
The Replacements is one of the best football movies ever made. Loosely based on the true story of the 1987 NFL strike, The Replacements narrates the story of the Washington Redskins. They emerged victorious in all three replacement games without their regular players and won the Super Bowl XXII.
The movie is memorable and stars big celebrities, including Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Orlando Jones, and Jon Favreau. In the film, the players of the Washington Redskins team go on strike, and the team owner has to desperately call their retired former coach Jimmy to train a group of rag-tag replacement football players to finish the team’s season.
If you are a fan of the Washington Redskins, this is a must-watch movie. This NFL season, the Washington Football Team leaves no stone unturned to flip the odds in their favor. The team has shown commendable spirit and coordination.
Besides, after watching the movie, many of us became fans of the Washington Football team. We hope the team makes it to the NFL Super Bowl next year. Every fan is now rooting for the team to make history and probably reenact the finale from the movie The Replacements. With the NFL Superbowl just around the corner, you can check the predictions for the Washington Football team at these top betting sites for the Super Bowl
The NFL odds for next year’s Super Bowl have predicted that the Washington Redskins have a fair chance of making it to the finals. We are keeping our fingers crossed!
Concussion (2015)
If you are in the mood to watch a serious football movie over the holidays, watch Concussion. Starring Will Smith in the lead role, Concussion follows the story of an acclaimed pathologist, Dr. Bennet Omalu, who learns about brain damage in professional football players who repeatedly suffer injuries and concussions during matches.
Dr. Omalu tries to create awareness among the public and inform the NFL officials about chronic trauma. This is one of those movies that expose the truth of the professional football industry and how the economy governs it. The NFL authorities try to bury Concussion and other football-related injuries data in the film.
A hard-hitting film, this one is a must-watch by every football team. It shows the audience that whatever goes on outside is never the same as the inside. A multi-award winner movie, Concussion stellar cast includes Luke Wilson, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, David Morse, Paul Reiser, Hill Harper, etc.
Concussion has less gameplay than you would expect in a football movie, but it’s still an essential watch.
Gridiron Gang (2006)
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A football sports drama starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Gridiron Gang tells the story of several teenagers at a juvenile detention center. They are placed under the care of Sean Porter (played by Dwayne Johnson), who realizes that the teenagers suffer from extremely low self-esteem.
To build their morale and shape their futures, he trains them to win a football team. The film has excellent gameplay and encouraging moments that show how sports can help young people build friendships and define their lives.
Even though Gridiron Gang has similar story arcs like Dangerous Minds, Hardball, and Coach Carter, it is one of a kind. It is one of the best football movies ever made.
Varsity Blues (1999)
If you are looking for a football movie with a sense of humor, watch Varsity Blues. The film has its share of gameplay combined with moments of laughter and fun. The plot follows the story of a college football team.
When the college football team’s star quarterback suffers a grave injury, the team has to forcefully regroup under the dubious mentorship of a second-tier quarterback who has an irreverent approach to the game.
You will definitely relate to Varsity Blues if you have played on a college sports team. The movie does a great job balancing between serious gameplay moments and a unique sense of humor wrapped in debauchery.
Varsity Blues also has a stellar cast, including Scott Caan, Paul Walker, Ron Lester, James Van Der Beek, and Ari Larter.
These were some of the greatest football movies ever made! Have fun watching them!
