Varsity Blues
“Make your own rules.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-09
Top Cast
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James Van Der Beek
Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
Amy Smart
Jules Harbor
Jon Voight
Coach Bud Kilmer
Paul Walker
Lance Harbor
Ron Lester
Billy Bob
Scott Caan
Charlie Tweeder
Ali Larter
Darcy Sears
Richard Lineback
Joe Harbor
Tiffany C. Love
Collette Harbor
Eliel Swinton
Wendell Brown
Thomas F. Duffy
Sam Moxon
Jill Parker-Jones
Mo Moxon (as Jill Parker Jones)
Joe Pichler
Kyle Moxon
Mark Walters
Chet McNurty
Brady Coleman
Sheriff Bigelow
James N. Harrell
Murray
Tonie Perensky
Miss Davis
Jesse Plemons
Tommy Harbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 25, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Robbins
- Screenplay & Story
- W. Peter Iliff
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Varsity Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- MTV Films, Paramount Pictures, Tollin/Robbins Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Robbins
W. Peter Iliff
Mark Isham
Chuck Cohen
Ned Bastille
Brian Robbins, Michael Tollin, David Gale
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Robbins
Director
W. Peter Iliff
Screenplay
Russell Towery
Stunt Coordinator
Wendy Chuck
Costume Design
Chuck Cohen
Director of Photography
Brian Robbins
Producer
Michael Tollin
Producer
Ned Bastille
Editor
Jaymes Hinkle
Production Design
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Varsity Blues
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What is Varsity Blues 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 directed Varsity Blues?
Varsity Blues was directed by Brian Robbins.
Who stars in Varsity Blues?
The principal cast of Varsity Blues includes James Van Der Beek, Amy Smart, Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Ron Lester.
When was Varsity Blues released and how long is it?
Varsity Blues was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Varsity Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Varsity Blues was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Varsity Blues?
Varsity Blues holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).