Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "university-of-alabama"

1. Forrest Gump (1994)

PG-13 | 142 min | Drama, Romance

The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field

Votes: 2,265,238 | Gross: $330.25M

2. Bama Rush (2023)

TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary

It centers on women as they rush the sorority system at the University of Alabama in 2022.

Director: Rachel Fleit | Stars: Shelby Rose, Isabelle Eacrett, Makalya Miller, Gracie O'Connor

Votes: 1,991

3. George Wallace (1997)

TV-14 | 178 min | Biography, Drama

Following Alabama governor George Wallace through segregation, presidential elections, an assassination attempt and personal trauma.

Stars: Gary Sinise, Angelina Jolie, Stieven Davidson, Richard Yett

Votes: 1,603

4. The Bear (1984)

PG | 110 min | Biography, Drama, Family

Biopic about the great college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabama.

Director: Richard C. Sarafian | Stars: Gary Busey, Cynthia Leake, Carmen Thomas, Cary Guffey

Votes: 314 | Gross: $2.69M

5. Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963)

Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, History, News

Governor George Wallace will not let two black students into an Alabama school, against the wishes of President Kennedy. Loud shouts come from both sides of the issue as JFK stands by his decisions.

Director: Robert Drew | Stars: James Lipscomb, John F. Kennedy, George Wallace, Robert F. Kennedy

Votes: 847

6. 'Bama Girl (2008)

75 min | Documentary

A charismatic black woman at the University of Alabama runs for Homecoming Queen, going up against a century of ingrained racial segregation, internal black politics, and a secret association of all-white fraternities.

Director: Rachel Goslins

Votes: 55

7. The Strip: Tuscaloosa's Most Colorful Quarter Mile (2019)

92 min | Documentary

People share stories of how the repeal of an antiquated state law in 1976 prohibiting bars within one mile of institutes of higher learning changed the social and music scene on The Strip in Tuscaloosa, home of The University of Alabama.

Stars: Sam Adams, Rich Anders, Billa Bartlett, Blain Bradley

8. Beneath the Crown (2016)

23 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

When the spotlight and sparkles fade, what remains beneath the crown? The story of Miss USA and Miss Universe 1967 ~ Sylvia Hitchcock Carson.

Directors: Susan Gallagher, Lisa Mills | Stars: Sylvia Hitchcock Carson, Susan Gallagher, Rhonda Brown, Saige Carson

9. Prize of the Capstone (2006)

35 min | Short, Mystery

Two brothers scour the University of Alabama campus, looking for a secret that could change the state's history forever.

Director: Benjamin Stark | Stars: Jason Keef, Paul Looney, Stephen Martel Lucas, Kerry Sims

10. JFK: John F. Kennedy - The Presidential Years (2007 Video)

57 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Thirteen dramatic speeches delivered during John F. Kennedy's run for the office and while President of the United States.

Star: John F. Kennedy

11. Football Fanfare (1946)

Approved | 9 min | Documentary, Short, History

Released in conjunction with the start of the 1946 football season, the short highlights various games from the 1945 season, and then takes a brief glimpse at some of the outstanding ... See full summary »

Director: Frank Hurley | Stars: Ed Herlihy, Sammy Baugh, Colonel Earl 'Red' Blaik, Felix Blanchard

12. College Football 150: The American Game (2019– )
Episode: The Culture (2019)

60 min | Documentary, History, Sport

College football is more than just a sport -- it's a cultural phenomenon. To understand the game, you have to understand how much everything around it matters, too -- from the team colors to the uniforms to the bands, the mascots and more.

Stars: Andrea Adelson, Erin Andrews, John Bacon, Jerry Barca

Votes: 13

13. The Jay Leno Show (2009–2010)
Episode: Episode #1.74 (2010)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

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Director: Anthony Caleca | Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Hugh Jackman, Katie Couric

14. Blood, Lies and Alibis (2012– )
Episode: The Campus Killer (2012)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime

In 1980, Jamie Kellum kills college friend, Katherine Foster, in a fit of jealous rage. Two decades later, Kellum, now Jamie Letson, tells her AA sponsor of her crimes, leading police to make an arrest in a 20 year old case.

Director: Lowell Dean | Stars: Katherine Foster, Jamie Letson, Ian Michael Coulson, William Dill

15. Travels with Darley (2015– )
Episode: Alabama for Foodies: Part 1 (2024)

Documentary

Darley meets James Beard award-winning chefs in Birmingham and discovers the favorite hot spots for the Crimson Tide on game days. In Marion, Civil Rights history, biscuit making, and organic farming converge.

Director: Darley Newman | Stars: Andreas Anastassakis, Jeanie Brown, Adam Evens, Mark Harris

16. I Knew My Murderer (2017– )
Episode: Amy Bishop (2020)

Documentary, Crime

Neuroscientist Amy Bishop is denied tenor, and it results in deadly consequences for her co-workers.

Directors: Cameron Patterson, Jorge Requena Ramos | Stars: Cheryl Arutt, Ali Everett, Tammy Karatchuk

17. American Dynasties: The Kennedys (2018)
Episode: Family Secrets (2018)

42 min | Documentary, History

As personal scandal threatens his marriage and looming nuclear war undermines his administration, President John F. Kennedy must fight to protect the presidency, the country and the world.

Director: Jonathan Jones | Stars: Martin Sheen, Sally Bedell Smith, Kate Andersen Brower, J. Randy Taraborrelli

Votes: 54