The Longest Yard (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, The Longest Yard is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 121 minutes. “It's Survival of the Fiercest and Funniest” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Longest Yard stars Burt Reynolds as Paul Crewe, Eddie Albert as Warden Hazen, Ed Lauter as Captain Knauer and Michael Conrad as Nate Scarboro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Longest Yard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Longest Yard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Longest Yard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Longest Yard (1974)?
- In US, The Longest Yard is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Longest Yard worth watching?
- The Longest Yard holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Longest Yard?
- The Longest Yard stars Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad and James Hampton.
- When was The Longest Yard released?
- The Longest Yard was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.