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1. The Blind Side (2009)
PG-13 | 129 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All-American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Jae Head
Votes: 361,577 | Gross: $255.96M
2. Friday Night Lights (2004)
PG-13 | 118 min | Action, Drama, Sport
Based on H.G. Bissinger's book, which profiled the economically depressed town of Odessa, Texas and their heroic high school football team, The Permian High Panthers.
Director: Peter Berg | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Jay Hernandez, Derek Luke, Lucas Black
Votes: 66,974 | Gross: $61.26M
3. He Got Game (1998)
R | 136 min | Drama, Sport
A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter sentence.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Denzel Washington, Milla Jovovich, Ray Allen, Rosario Dawson
Votes: 51,640 | Gross: $21.55M
4. Johnny Be Good (1988)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Sport
Johnny's the top high-school football player and many colleges want him. His girlfriend, coach and best friend want him in the college, serving themselves most.
Director: Bud S. Smith | Stars: Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Gleason, Uma Thurman
Votes: 7,405 | Gross: $17.55M
5. Glory Road (2006)
PG | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
Director: James Gartner | Stars: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols, Jon Voight
Votes: 48,940 | Gross: $42.64M
6. Hoop Dreams (1994)
PG-13 | 170 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
A film following the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional.
Director: Steve James | Stars: William Gates, Arthur Agee, Emma Gates, Curtis Gates
Votes: 28,094 | Gross: $7.83M
7. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)
G | 91 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
At Medfield College, an accident with a donated computer gives Dexter Riley the ability to remember any knowledge learned instantly and perfectly.
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert
Votes: 5,966 | Gross: $0.73M
8. 1 Mile to You (2017)
TV-14 | 104 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
After a teenager's friends die in an accident, he finds running allows him to remember them perfectly. Running, however, also brings him notoriety. He is caught between keeping the past alive and making new memories in the present.
Director: Leif Tilden | Stars: Graham Rogers, Tim Roth, Stefanie Scott, Thomas Cocquerel
Votes: 2,823
9. Sweetheart of the Campus (1941)
Approved | 70 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
A college Principal objects to a nightclub opening near his campus.
Director: Edward Dmytryk | Stars: Ruby Keeler, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Gordon Oliver
Votes: 193
10. Just Ask Him (2021)
Not Rated | 14 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
This LGBT short tells the story of a sweet, but shy and insecure newly out high school student gathering the courage to ask his soccer jock crush to a dance.
Director: Brian Tognotti | Stars: Donovan Napoli, Rio Padilla-Smith, Elsie Arisa, Sherri Z. Heller
Votes: 106
11.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
Road Scholar
(1990)
Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
Tony takes Sam along on a tour of suitable 'nearby' colleges, but none will do for the brat, who set her mind on Tate, all the way in California. When a Tate recruiter drops by, it's clear ... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 66
12.
Blue Mountain State (2010–2011)
Episode:
The Legend of the Golden Arm
(2010)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Sport
When the nation's top high school quarterback arrives for Recruit Weekend, Alex makes it his mission to get him to commit to BMS so he can remain the backup.
Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Darin Brooks, Gabrielle Dennis, Sam Jones III, Alan Ritchson
Votes: 464