Varsity Blues (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Varsity Blues is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Brian Robbins, running about 106 minutes. “It takes a hero to know what's worth winning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Varsity Blues stars James Van Der Beek as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon, Amy Smart as Jules Harbor, Jon Voight as Coach Bud Kilmer and Paul Walker as Lance Harbor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Varsity Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Varsity Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Varsity Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Varsity Blues (1999)?
- In US, Varsity Blues is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Varsity Blues worth watching?
- Varsity Blues holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Varsity Blues?
- Varsity Blues stars James Van Der Beek, Amy Smart, Jon Voight, Paul Walker and Ron Lester.
- When was Varsity Blues released?
- Varsity Blues was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.