The Longest Yard

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.

Tagline

“If you can't get out, get even.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Comedy, Crime

Director

Peter Segal

Original Language

EN

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 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.

Who directed The Longest Yard?

The Longest Yard was directed by Peter Segal.

When was The Longest Yard released?

The Longest Yard was released on May 27, 2005.

How long is The Longest Yard?

The Longest Yard has a runtime of 1h 53m.

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