Best Football movies that are award winners or nominees

Actors : Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Sandra Bullock, Jae Head,
Directors : John Lee Hancock,

The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

Actors : David Morse, Will Smith, Albert Brooks, Alec Baldwin,
Directors : Peter Landesman,

In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.

Actors : Alan Badel, Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, William Hartnell,
Directors : Lindsay Anderson,

Despite success on the field, a rising rugby star senses the emerging emptiness of his life as his inner angst begins to materialize through aggression and brutality, so he attempts to woo his landlady in hopes of finding reason to live.

Actors : Alex Karras, Lauren Hutton, Joe Schmidt, Alan Alda,
Directors : Alex March,

Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.