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What to Watch: 7 football movies and shows to watch before the Super Bowl

What to Watch

What to Watch: 7 football movies and shows to watch before the Super Bowl

This week, we’re recommending some titles that are perfect for Halloween, so you can make the most out of the holiday. 


Maria Loreto
Senior Writer
FEBRUARY 7, 2025 7:44 PM EST

There’s a lot of stuff to stream nowadays. In hopes of helping you watch more good movies and TV, we compile some of the most exciting titles streaming across all platforms in our weekly column, What To Watch.

To commemorate the Super Bowl, this week, we're recommending titles related to football

Friday Night Lights (Netflix)

Friday Night Lights Emmy® Awards trailer

"Friday Night Lights" is one of the most beloved teen shows for a reason. It's amazing. Set in a small rural town in Texas, the series follows a football team and their coach as they deal with many of the issues faced by Americans today. 

The Blind Side (Prime Video)

The Blind Side (2009) Official Trailer - Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw Movie HD

Earning Sandra Bullock her first Oscar, "The Blind Side" follows the story of Michael Oher, an impoverished football player who manages to achieve NFL fame thanks to a family who took him in.

Remember the Titans (Prime Video)

REMEMBER THE TITANS Trailer (2000) Denzel Washington Movie

"Remember the Titans" is one of the most famous sports movies ever made, practically mandatory viewing for anyone who went to school during the early aughts. It follows a football coach played by Denzel Washington who attempts to integrate the students of a football team. 

The Longest Yard (Peacock)

The Longest Yard (2005) Official Trailer

"The Longest Yard" is actually a remake of a movie from the 70s, but that movie doesn't star Adam Sandler. The story follows a washed-up football player who ends up in prison and assembles a football team against the guards. It's silly, hilarious, and peak Sandler. 

Varsity Blues (Paramount+)

Varsity Blues (1999) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Released in 1999 and starring a stacked cast that includes Ali Larter, Paul Walker, Jon Voight, James Van Der Beek, and more, the film follows a high school football team through a tumultuous season

Jerry Maguire (Paramount+)

JERRY MAGUIRE [1996] - Official Trailer (HD)

"Jerry Maguire" might be Tom Cruise's best film. It's also his most accessible, following a sports agent forced to restart his whole career. 

The Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar headlines #AppleMusicHalftime | Apple Music SBLIX Halftime Show (Official Trailer)

Lastly, The Super Bowl is this Sunday! The game will air on Fox at 6:30 PM. Here's how you can watch it for free if you don't have cable. 

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