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The Longest Yard (2005)

If you can't get out, get even.

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Disgraced pro football quarterback Paul Crewe lands in a Texas federal penitentiary, where manipulative Warden Hazen recruits him to advise the institution's football team of prison guards. Crewe suggests a tune-up game which lands him quarterbacking a crew of inmates in a game against the guards. Aided by incarcerated ex-NFL coach and player Nate Scarborough, Crewe and his team must overcome not only the bloodthirstiness of the opposition, but also the corrupt warden trying to fix the game against them.

Release Date
May 27, 2005
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
6.7/10 (3664 votes)

Director: Peter Segal

Cast: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, James Cromwell, Nelly, Michael Irvin, Bob Sapp, William Fichtner, Cloris Leachman

Production: Callahan Filmworks, Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Columbia Pictures, Happy Madison Productions
prisoncorruptionprisonersmuggling (contraband)sportsamerican footballblackmailamerican football coachtexassan diego, california
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Budget
$90M
Revenue
$191M
Full Cast (83 people)

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John Chard - 8/10

You're as maniacal as a box of kittens. A remake of Robert Aldrich's 1974 film The Mean Machine, which starred Burt Reynolds, this version sees Peter Segal direct and Adam Sandler headlining. Also starring are Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds, James Cromwell and William Fitchner. One time gridiron superstar Paul Crewe, now disgraced, gets himself sent to a prison run by a gridiron fanatical warden....

June 27, 2016

The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard

If you can't get out, get even.

If you can't get out, get even.

6.7
113 min

Disgraced pro football quarterback Paul Crewe lands in a Texas federal penitentiary, where manipulative Warden Hazen recruits him to advise the institution's football team of prison guards. Crewe suggests a tune-up game which lands him quarterbacking a crew of inmates in a game against the guards. Aided by incarcerated ex-NFL coach and player Nate Scarborough, Crewe and his team must overcome not only the bloodthirstiness of the opposition, but also the corrupt warden trying to fix the game against them.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/27/2005
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Cast

Adam Sandler

as Paul Crewe

Chris Rock

as Caretaker

James Cromwell

as Warden Hazen

Nelly

as Megget

Michael Irvin

as Deacon Moss

Bob Sapp

as Switowski

William Fichtner

as Captain Knauer

Cloris Leachman

as Lynette

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Longest Yard about?

Disgraced pro football quarterback Paul Crewe lands in a Texas federal penitentiary, where manipulative Warden Hazen recruits him to advise the institution's football team of prison guards. Crewe sugg…

How long is The Longest Yard?

1h 53m

When was The Longest Yard released?

May 27, 2005

Who directed The Longest Yard?

Peter Segal

Who stars in The Longest Yard?

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, James Cromwell

What genre is The Longest Yard?

Drama, Comedy, Crime

What is The Longest Yard rated?

PG-13

Is The Longest Yard available to stream?

Yes, on YouTube TV