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Release Date: October 08, 2004
Runtime: 118 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $61,255,921
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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82%
Tomatometer
70
70/100
Metacritic
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6.9/10
TMDB
621 votes
7.2/10
IMDb
70,636 votes
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Friday Night Lights

2004

"Chasing glory under the Friday night lights."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Les lumières du vendredi soir? 🇪🇸 ES: Juego de viernes noche? 🇵🇹 PT: Tudo Pela Vitória? 🇷🇴 RO: Vis împlinit 🇬🇷 EL: Kynigontas to oneiro? All international titles (12) →
Drama 118 min 7.2/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $30,000,000
Revenue: $61,255,921
Profit $31,255,921
ROI +104.2% (2x)

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Friday Night Lights is directed by Peter Berg .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Friday Night Lights

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  • The film was shot in various locations across Texas, with many scenes filmed in the real-life town of Odessa, which served as the inspiration for the original book and film.

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  • Billy Bob Thornton, who plays Coach Gary Gaines, was not the original choice for the role; the filmmakers had initially considered other actors before settling on Thornton for his ability to convey both authority and empathy.

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  • The soundtrack features a mix of indie rock and orchestral music, including tracks by Explosions in the Sky, which helped to create the film's emotional tone and atmosphere.

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  • In one scene, a character wears a T-shirt with the phrase 'Texas Forever,' which became a popular catchphrase among fans of the film and the subsequent television series adaptation.

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  • A notable mistake occurs during the championship game; a player is seen wearing a different jersey number in consecutive shots, highlighting a continuity error in the film.

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  • Peter Berg, the director, has a personal connection to the themes of the film, as he grew up in a small town in Illinois where high school football was similarly revered.

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  • The film's portrayal of small-town obsession with high school football sparked discussions about sports culture in America, influencing both film and television portrayals of similar themes in subsequent years.

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