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Varsity Blues

1999·Movie
1h 46min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Make your own rules.

In small-town Texas, high school football is a religion, 17-year-old schoolboys carry the hopes of an entire community onto the gridiron every Friday night. When star quarterback Lance Harbor suffers an injury, the Coyotes are forced to regroup under the questionable leadership of John Moxon, a second-string quarterback with a slightly irreverent approach to the game.
Texas High School FootballComing-of-Age StorySmall Town DramaRebellious QuarterbackPop Culture ReferencesTeen RomanceFriday Night LightsEscapist Entertainment

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Varsity Blues

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Where can I stream Varsity Blues legally?

Varsity Blues is included with a subscription to Netflix and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Varsity Blues worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Varsity Blues rated?

RStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is Varsity Blues?

1 h 46 min

Varsity Blues runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Varsity Blues?

Critics49
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Varsity Blues higher (72) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Varsity Blues in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Varsity Blues?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Varsity Blues in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Varsity Blues use?

Dumb MuscleVirgin-ShamingDate RapeHot TeacherMy Sister Is Off-LimitsOnly Known by Their NicknameConflicting LoyaltyCloudcuckoolanderMr. FanserviceBig EaterParental ObliviousnessScary Black Manand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for Varsity Blues, including Dumb Muscle, Virgin-Shaming, Date Rape.