6 best football shows and movies to watch: Where to stream the ultimate binge list after Super Bowl 2026

Football has a way of pulling one in-whether it's the loud cheers and roars of the euphoric crowd or the quiet moments of doubt before a big play. This ultimate football binge list features six movies and shows that nail these feelings, blending heart-pounding action with stories that stick with you long after the credits have rolled in. Perfect for a Super Bowl Sunday or to continue the momentum after the Super Bowl Sunday, you can relive the game's magic, from classics to modern dramas without missing a beat. All the six series are available to watch on Netflix.

In Odessa, Texas, Friday nights mean everything, and this movie gets it right. Billy Bob Thornton is Coach Gary Gaines, steering the Permian Panthers through a season loaded with injuries, family drama, and sky-high expectations from a town that lives and breathes football. You feel the weight of every snap, the sweat in the huddles, and the heartbreak when dreams slip away. Directed by Peter Berg, with a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58 mins), it's raw, real, and reminds you why high school ball hits differently.

Who doesn't love an underdog? Rudy Ruettiger, played by Sean Astin, is that guy, a scrawny kid with zero athletic gifts who just wants one play for Notre Dame. He grinds through rejection, extra classes, and endless workouts, earning his shot with that unforgettable final sack. Directed by David Anspaugh with a runtime of 114 minutes (1 h 52 mins), it's pure inspiration, the story of one guy's fire proving heart beats talent every time.

Picture 1971 Virginia where a high school football team has to bridge racial divides just to take the field together. Denzel Washington brings Coach Herman Boone to life in this film directed by Boaz Yakin, a tough-as-nails leader who drags his players through brutal two-a-day practices and turns skeptics into brothers. They battle community pushback and fierce rivals on their way to a state title run. At 113 minutes (1 h 53 mins), it's the kind of film that leaves you cheering, with lines and scenes that still give chills years later.

Spencer James, a talented quarterback from South L.A., steps into the glossy world of Beverly Hills football. Daniel Ezra owns the role, juggling savage hits on the field with off-field fights over identity, loyalty, and chasing NFL dreams. Created by April Blair with episodes averaging 42 minutes, the show mixes teen angst with legit game footage, making you root for him through every twist.

The wild side of NFL life in Miami, from shady deals, massive egos, to guys blowing fortunes on bad bets. Created by Stephen Levinson with episodes around 30 minutes each over five seasons, it peels back the curtain on what happens when the cheers fade, all with that Rock charisma keeping it fun.

Talk about tough luck: the Bills made four straight Super Bowls from 1990 to 1993 and lost them all. This documentary, directed by Ken Rodgers, pulls no punches, with players opening up about the agony, the what-ifs, and the fans who stuck around anyway. At 101 minutes, (1h 40 mins) archival clips and honest talk make it a tribute to grit in defeat.