Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights (2004)★ 7.2/10

PG-13 · US,DE · 118 min · October 6, 2004

  • Action
  • Drama
  • Sport

Directed by: Peter Berg

Written by: Buzz Bissinger, David Aaron Cohen, Peter Berg

Adapted from H.G. Bissinger's work, the film explores the economically challenged town of Odessa, Texas, and the resilient high school football team, the Permian High Panthers.

Original title
Friday Night Lights
Storyline
In Odessa, Texas, a racially divided and economically struggling town finds solace in Friday Night. The Permian Panthers, with a rich football legacy, face a setback when superstar Boobie Miles suffers a career-ending injury. Despite despair, Coach Gary Gaines guides the team to a remarkable comeback. The Panthers, now on the road to the state championship, must epitomize perfection, knowing this season could define them like nothing else in their lives.
Rating
7.2 / 10 · 71,485
Companies
Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Friday Night Lights LLC, MDBF Filmgesellschaft mbH & Company KG, United International Pictures (UIP), Argentina Video Home, NBC Universal Television Distribution, United International Pictures, Universal Pictures Finland, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE), Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Sub, Mainostelevisio (MTV3), National Broadcasting Company (NBC), NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, Ava, Studio Hamburg Enterprises, Yleisradio (YLE), Music Television (MTV), The CW Network (The CW), 7Bravo
Release dates
  • US October 6, 2004
  • CA October 8, 2004
  • BR December 17, 2004
  • MX January 18, 2005
  • AU March 10, 2005
  • NL April 1, 2005
  • GB May 13, 2005
  • IE May 13, 2005
  • JP May 14, 2005
  • AR June 22, 2005
  • DE July 7, 2005
  • SG July 13, 2005
  • GR August 23, 2005
  • HU August 30, 2005
  • IT September 7, 2005
  • TW September 7, 2005
  • ES October 19, 2005
  • FI October 26, 2005
  • SE October 26, 2005
  • PL October 28, 2015