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Friday Night Lights

6.920041h 58mPG-13MovieDrama

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…

DirectorPeter Berg
WritersDavid Aaron Cohen·Peter Berg
ProducersJim Whitaker·Brian Grazer

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with AdsStarz Apple TV channelStarz Apple TV channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Berg

BTBilly Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Coach Gary Gaines
LBLucas Black
Lucas Black
Mike Winchell
GHGarrett Hedlund
Garrett Hedlund
Don Billingsley
DLDerek Luke
Derek Luke
Boobie Miles
JHJay Hernandez
Jay Hernandez
Brian Chavez
LJ
Lee Jackson
Ivory Christian
LYLee Thompson Young
Lee Thompson Young
Chris Comer
TMTim McGraw
Tim McGraw
Charles Billingsley
GCGrover Coulson
Grover Coulson
L.V. Miles
CBConnie Britton
Connie Britton
Sharon Gaines
CC
Connie Cooper
Mrs. Winchell
KS
Kasey Stevens
Flippy

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Friday Night Lights — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Friday Night Lights?

Friday Night Lights is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Friday Night Lights on Netflix?

Yes — Friday Night Lights is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Friday Night Lights on Amazon Prime Video?

Friday Night Lights isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Friday Night Lights for free?

Friday Night Lights is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Friday Night Lights based on a true story?

Yes — Friday Night Lights is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).