National Champions (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, National Champions is a drama film directed by Ric Roman Waugh, running about 116 minutes. “How much is one player worth in an $18 billion game?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A star quarterback ignites a players’ strike hours before the biggest game of the year in order to fight for fair compensation, equality, and respect for the athletes who put their bodies and health on the line for their schools.
Who’s in it. National Champions stars Stephan James as LeMarcus James, J.K. Simmons as Coach James Lazor, Alexander Ludwig as Emmett Sunday and Lil Rel Howery as Coach Dunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, National Champions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch National Champions page.
If you liked it. Fans of National Champions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch National Champions (2021)?
- In US, National Champions is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is National Champions worth watching?
- National Champions holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in National Champions?
- National Champions stars Stephan James, J.K. Simmons, Alexander Ludwig, Lil Rel Howery and Tim Blake Nelson.
- When was National Champions released?
- National Champions was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.