Billy Bob Thornton as Coach Gary Gaines, wearing a ball cap and looking serious while his football team stands behind him in Friday Night Lights
If there’s something that unites the entire globe, it’s a solid, heartfelt sports-based movie. Toss in its origin being based inside the pages of a beloved book, and baby, you’ve got an absolute hit on your hands. When H.G. Bissinger penned his 1990 book, Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream, it’s hard to say whether he realized it would become such a sensation on both the big and small screen. But - guess what? It did.
✕ Remove Ads Scoring a touchdown with its cast, the Peter Berg-helmed film nabbed a perfect blend of familiar faces and up-and-coming stars for the sports drama flick. The feature was led by Billy Bob Thornton, who not only headed the call sheet but also pushed the team to greatness as their coach. Filling out the rest of the ensemble is a collection of names that includes Lucas Black , Garrett Hedlund , Derek Luke , Tim McGraw , Connie Britton , Jay Hernandez and more.
A Legacy as Great as the Team Close ✕ Remove Ads Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, the film still hits with critics and audiences alike, landing an 82% critics’ approval rating. Financially, the production didn’t score any major points at the global box office, barely doubling its $30 million cost with a haul of $62 million. However, the true staying power of the football team’s story would be proven two years later on the small screen.
Head to Netflix now before the clock runs out on Friday Night Lights and the lights go dark on December 31.Friday Night Lights PG-13ActionDocumentaryDramaSport Release Date October 8, 2004 Director Peter Berg , Josh Pate Cast Billy Bob Thornton , Lucas Black , Garrett Hedlund , Derek Luke , Jay Hernandez , Lee Jackson Runtime 117 Main Genre Action Writers Buzz Bissinger , David Aaron Cohen , Peter Berg Tagline Hope comes alive on Friday nights Website http://www.fridaynightlightsmovie.
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