The Best Movies to Get You Through Your NFL Team’s Bye Week
The NFL season is in full swing, and teams are beginning to get some much-needed rest in Week 6. If you're someone who can't bear to watch the NFL if your favorite team isn't in the mix, there's plenty of options—from Halloween classics to informative documentaries—to keep you occupied.
Week 6: Casper
If you're looking for something seasonal—but not scary—to usher you through the NFL's first bye week of the season, look no further than Hollywood's friendliest ghost. Casper follows the young and peaceful ghost as he tries to befriend and connect with the human inhabitants of his home. Watch Casper on fuboTV: Start a 7-day trial today.
Week 7: Halloweentown
After 13-year-old Marnie overhears that she comes from a family of witches, she sneaks into "Halloweentown," a mystical world where witches, vampires and other monsters live apart from humans. Things get more complicated when Marnie and her family members discover that they have to band together and use their own magic to combat a man who's trying to take over the mortal world. Watch Halloweentown on fuboTV: Start a 7-day trial today.
Week 8: Halloween
The orange-clad Bengals and Browns are facing off on Halloween, and the only thing scarier is John Carpenter’s classic Halloween. The 1978 film introduced one of horror’s most iconic villains—Michael Myers—and also served as actress Jamie Lee Curtis’ debut. Watch Halloween on fuboTV: Start a 7-day trial today.
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Week 9: Against the Tide
A must-watch for any football fan, this Showtime documentary recounts the 1970 matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and USC Trojans. That year, Trojans coach Paul "Bear" Bryant decided to bring a racially integrated team to Birmingham for the first time. Watch Against the Tide on fuboTV: Start a 7-day trial today.
Week 10: 100%: Julian Edelman
The Patriots are off in Week 10, but even football fans who don't love New England can enjoy this dive into wide receiver Julian Edelman's journey to becoming the 2019 Super Bowl MVP. The documentary includes interviews with former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, as well as Boston legend and actor Mark Wahlberg. Watch 100%: Julian Edelman on fuboTV: Start a 7-day trial today.
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Week 11: Fever Pitch
The World Cup kicks off Sunday, Nov. 20, which is an American football Sunday. But, fans of that other version of football—or fans of Colin Firth—can get into the mood with the romantic comedy Fever Pitch. Watch Fever Pitch on fuboTV: Start a 7-day trial today.
Week 13: Jingle All the Way
It’s never too early to celebrate the holidays; especially when Arnold Schwarzenegger is involved. This Christmas classic pits the strongman against comedian Sinbad as the two try to find the perfect Christmas gift. Watch Jingle All the Way on fuboTV: Start a 7-day trial today.
Week 14: '85: The Greatest Team in Pro Football History
It’s been nearly four decades since the Chicago Bears last won a Super Bowl, and 16 years since they last made an appearance. That’s unlikely to change this season—sorry, Bears fans—but Chicago loyalists can relive the glory days with this documentary, which interviews the likes of former president Barack Obama and Hall of Fame tight end Mike Ditka. Watch '85: The Greatest Team in Pro Football History on fuboTV: Start a 7-day trial today.
