Gridiron Gang (2006)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,064 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 2006-09-15
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Gridiron Gang
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Under the leadership of their counselor, teenagers at a juvenile detention center gain self-esteem by playing football together. Based on a true story.
Gridiron Gang parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Gridiron Gang is a PG-13 drama about juvenile detention teens finding purpose through football, based on a true story.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes references to juvenile crime and delinquency along with intense football action.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Gridiron Gang
If you liked Gridiron Gang, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) — 100%
- Cool Hand Luke (1967) — 85%
- The Basketball Diaries (1995) — 84%
- Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) — 77%
- Girl in the Basement (2021) — 85%
- Above the Rim (1994) — 77%
- The Unforgivable (2021) — 84%
- Bad Boys (1983) — 76%
Director
Phil Joanou
Cast
- Dwayne Johnson as Sean Porter
- Xzibit as Malcolm Moore
- L. Scott Caldwell as Bobbi Porter
- Leon Rippy as Paul Higa
- Kevin Dunn as Ted Dexter
- Jade Yorker as Willie Weathers
- David V. Thomas as Kelvin Owens
- Setu Taase as Junior Palaita
- Mo McRae as Leon Hayes
- James Earl as Donald Madlock
Gridiron Gang FAQ
Is Gridiron Gang good?
Gridiron Gang has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,064 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gridiron Gang?
In the US you can stream Gridiron Gang on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Gridiron Gang OK for kids?
Gridiron Gang is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Gridiron Gang is a PG-13 drama about juvenile detention teens finding purpose through football, based on a true story.
What movies are like Gridiron Gang?
If you liked Gridiron Gang, try The Shawshank Redemption, Cool Hand Luke, The Basketball Diaries and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.