Friday Night Lights 2004

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56 Reviews

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A small, turbulent town in Texas obsesses over their high school football team to an unhealthy degree. When the star tailback, Boobie Miles, is seriously injured during the first game of the season, all hope is lost, and the town's dormant social problems begin to flare up. It is left to the inspiring abilities of new coach Gary Gaines to instill in the other team members -- and, by proxy, the town itself -- a sense of self-respect and honor.

Billy Bob Thornton

as Coach Gary Gaines

Lucas Black

as Mike Winchell

Garrett Hedlund

as Don Billingsley

Derek Luke

as Boobie Miles

Jay Hernandez

as Brian Chavez

Lee Jackson

as Ivory Christian

Lee Thompson Young

as Chris Comer

Tim McGraw

as Charles Billingsley

Grover Coulson

as L.V. Miles

Connie Britton

as Sharon Gaines

Director:

Peter Berg

Writer:

David Aaron Cohen, Buzz Bissinger, Peter Berg

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2004 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

118 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Friday Night Lights

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton

as Coach Gary Gaines

Lucas Black

as Mike Winchell

Garrett Hedlund

as Don Billingsley

Derek Luke

as Boobie Miles

Jay Hernandez

as Brian Chavez

Lee Jackson

as Ivory Christian

Lee Thompson Young

as Chris Comer

Tim McGraw

as Charles Billingsley

Grover Coulson

as L.V. Miles

Connie Britton

as Sharon Gaines

Connie Cooper

as Mrs. Winchell

Kasey Stevens

as Flippy

Ryanne Duzich

as Melissa

Amber Heard

as Maria

Morgan Farris

as Jennifer Gaines

Laine Kelly

as Comer's Girlfriend

Gavin Grazer

as Trapper

Turk Pipkin

as Skip Baldwin

Carey Windler

as Dr. Rogers

Tommy G. Kendrick

as Odessa Doctor

Brad Leland

as John Aubrey

Lillian Langford

as Nancy Aubrey

Christian Kane

as Brian

Buddy Hale

as Booster

Ken Farmer

as Booster

Marco Perella

as Booster

Eloise DeJoria

as Booster

Robert Weaver

as Booster

Katherine Willis

as Booster Wife

Angie Bolling

as Booster Wife

Charles Sanders

as Buddy's Burger Manager

Barry Sykes

as Permian Play-by-Play Announcer

Clay Kennedy

as Permian Color Announcer

Lewis B. Johnson

as Carter Play-By-Play Announcer

J.D. Hawkins

as Carter Play-By-Play Announcer

Bob Thomas

as Slammin' Sammy

Wade L. Johnston

as Coach Miller

Rick Herod

as Coach McCutcheon

Paul Wright

as Coach Belew

Julius Tennon

as Coach James

Dennis Hill

as Coach Harper

Timothy Walter

as Coach Vonner

Robert Scott Smith

as Coach Smith

Kenneth Plunk

as Coach Plunk

Josh Berry

as Coach Campbell

Branson Washburn

as Coach Washburn

David Johnson

as Coach Johnson

John Hayden

as Permian Booth Coach

Chris Palmer

as Permian Booth Coach

Kyle Scott Jackson

as Carter Booth Coach

C. Anthony Jackson

as Carter Booth Coach

Kippy Brown

as Carter Booth Coach

Cleveland "Chick" Harris

as Carter Booth Coach

Billy Melvin Thomas

as Carter Assistant Coach

Kam Hunt

as Carter Assistant Coach

Roy Williams

as Midland Lee Assistant Coach

Gary Mack Griffin

as Midland High School Coach

Randy Brinlee

as Marshall Game Referee

Dan Rankin

as Cooper Game End Zone Official

Timothy F. Crowley

as Carter Game Referee

Harvey L. Jeffries

as Carter Game Official

Tiki Davis

as Carter Co-Captain Baird

Everett Smith

as Carter Quarterback Whitaker

Ty Law

as Carter Wide Receiver Graf

Christopher Dahlberg

as Clancy Kent

Peter Harrell Jr.

as C.C. Russeau

Kevin Page

as John Wilkins

Brady Coleman

as Jerald McClary

Stephen Bishop

as Loie Harris

Bob Richardson

as Marvin Edwards

J. Mark Donaldson

as State Trooper

Aisha Schliessler

as Cheerleader

Evan Bernard

as Drunk Driver

Rutherford Cravens

as Kansas Wesleyan Recruiter

Wayne Hanawalt

as Kansas Wesleyan Recruiter

Brian Thornton

as Recruiter

Sam Austin

as Recruiter

Mark Nutter

as Recruiter

Jeff Gibbs

as Journalist Jim

Richard Dillard

as Reporter

Robert Flores

as Reporter

Terry Dale Parks

as Skip Baldwin's Cameraman

Lizzo

as Background Band Member (uncredited)

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