The Longest Yard
It's survival of the fiercest and funniest
Directed by Robert Aldrich
Produced by Paramount Pictures
A spirited sports comedy-drama about a disgraced quarterback who builds camaraderie with fellow inmates through football, balancing humor and heart against institutional corruption.
A football player-turned-convict organizes a team of inmates to play against a team of prison guards. His dilemma is that the warden asks him to throw the game in return for an early release, but he is also concerned about the inmates' lack of self-esteem.
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Is The Longest Yard easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does The Longest Yard end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The Longest Yard sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is The Longest Yard violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Longest Yard scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Longest Yard
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Longest Yard
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Longest Yard, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Longest Yard, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Longest Yard, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
