The Longest Yard
"If you can't get out, get even."
Originally released in 2005. The Longest Yard is a drama/comedy film. directed by Peter Segal.
Starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and James Cromwell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3,581 votes)
Budget
$90M
Production budget
Box Office
$191.5M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $90,000,000
- Revenue
- $191,466,556
Production Companies
- Callahan Filmworks
- Paramount Pictures
- MTV Films
- Columbia Pictures
- Happy Madison Productions
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 s...
Who directed The Longest Yard?
The Longest Yard was directed by Peter Segal.
How long is The Longest Yard?
The Longest Yard has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Longest Yard released?
The Longest Yard was released on May 27, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Longest Yard?
The main cast of The Longest Yard includes Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, James Cromwell, Burt Reynolds, Nelly.
Is The Longest Yard worth watching?
The Longest Yard has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 3,581 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.