Friday Night Lights

(2004)Directed by Peter Berg118 min · PG-13Drama
Hope comes alive on Friday nights.

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 Thorntonas Coach Gary Gaines
Lucas Blackas Mike Winchell
Garrett Hedlundas Don Billingsley
Derek Lukeas Boobie Miles
Jay Hernandezas Brian Chavez
LJLee Jacksonas Ivory Christian
Lee Thompson Youngas Chris Comer
Tim McGrawas Charles Billingsley
Grover Coulsonas L.V. Miles
Connie Brittonas Sharon Gaines
CCConnie Cooperas Mrs. Winchell
Ryanne Duzichas Melissa
Amber Heardas Maria
Morgan Farrisas Jennifer Gaines
Laine Kellyas Comer's Girlfriend
GGGavin Grazeras Trapper
Turk Pipkinas Skip Baldwin
Carey Windleras Dr. Rogers
Tommy G. Kendrickas Odessa Doctor
Brad Lelandas John Aubrey
Lillian Langfordas Nancy Aubrey
Buddy Haleas Booster