Movies like Any Given Sunday

Set during a racially charged time, Remember the Titans is a film about a high school football team and their first season after integration. It is a story of unity and overcoming adversity, themes that echo in Any Given Sunday’s portrayal of the challenges faced by a diverse football team.

This film tells the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All-American football player with the help of a caring woman and her family. The Blind Side, like Any Given Sunday, digs deep into personal stories that intersect with the professional sports world.

A high school drama about a backup quarterback who is chosen to lead his team after the star quarterback is injured. Varsity Blues offers a look at the pressures faced by young athletes, akin to the intense world depicted in Any Given Sunday.

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. Like Any Given Sunday, Friday Night Lights provides a raw and emotional look into the world of American football and its impact on the players and the community.

The true story of Rudy Ruettiger, who dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles. Rudy’s perseverance and passion for the game are qualities that can resonate with fans of Any Given Sunday.

This film tells the inspiring true story of a small town's recovery and the rebuilding of their football team after a devastating plane crash. We Are Marshall and Any Given Sunday both explore the impact of football on players' lives and the communities that rally around them.

Based on the true story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender who overcomes long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. Similar to Any Given Sunday, Invincible is a tale of individual achievement against the backdrop of the professional football industry.

The Program examines the college football scene and the pressures that players face, from performance-enhancing drugs to the stress of academic performance. Its gritty view of the sport's underbelly can appeal to those who appreciate the realism in Any Given Sunday.