Against the Grain (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1993, Against the Grain is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. Insurance salesman Ed Clemons has just taken on the task of coaching the slumping high school football team of the small, but football-crazy town of Sumpter, Texas. He is given just one season to turn the fumbling teens around, and he throws himself into the job wholeheartedly. Though his methods ruffle the feathers of the quiet little town, he manages to make some real progress with the players. The show was inspired by Buzz Bissinger's book Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and a Dream.
Who’s in it. Against the Grain stars John Terry as Ed Clemons, Donna Bullock as Maggie Clemons, Ben Affleck as Joe Willie Clemons and Vanessa Evigan as Jenny Clemons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Against the Grain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Against the Grain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Against the Grain tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against the Grain (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Against the Grain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Against the Grain worth watching?
- Against the Grain holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Against the Grain?
- Against the Grain stars John Terry, Donna Bullock, Ben Affleck, Vanessa Evigan and Stephen Tobolowsky.
- When was Against the Grain released?
- Against the Grain was released in 1993.