The Longest Yard (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, The Longest Yard is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Segal, running about 113 minutes. “If you can't get out, get even.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pro quarter-back, Paul Crewe and former college champion and coach, Nate Scarboro are doing time in the same prison. Asked to put together a team of inmates to take on the guards, Crewe enlists the help of Scarboro to coach the inmates to victory in a football game 'fixed' to turn out quite another way.
Who’s in it. The Longest Yard stars Adam Sandler as Paul Crewe, Chris Rock as Caretaker, Burt Reynolds as Coach Nate Scarborough and William Fichtner as Captain Knauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Longest Yard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $190.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel 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 (2005)?
- In US, The Longest Yard is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Longest Yard?
- The Longest Yard stars Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds, William Fichtner and Terry Crews.
- When was The Longest Yard released?
- The Longest Yard was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.