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2004 · 118 min · PG-13

Friday Night Lights

Directed by Peter Berg · Drama

Friday Night Lights (2004) is a Drama film, directed by Peter Berg set in Texas during the 1980s, in fall. It runs 118 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A sports drama, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Brian ReitzellDavid Torn
Cinematography
Tobias A. Schliessler
Cast
Billy Bob ThorntonLucas BlackGarrett HedlundDerek LukeJay HernandezLee JacksonLee Thompson YoungTim McGraw

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Texas
Setting
Rural
When
1980s
Season
Fall

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
True Story

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