The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard

If you can't get out, get even.

Directed by Peter Segal

Produced by Callahan Filmworks, Paramount Pictures

2005113 min6.7 / 10

A sports-driven underdog comedy-drama about redemption and camaraderie, where imprisoned athletes unite against a corrupt system through football.

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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  • Is The Longest Yard one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 86% of films.

  • Does The Longest Yard end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Longest Yard violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Longest Yard sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is The Longest Yard easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is The Longest Yard scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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