The Longest Yard
It's survival of the fiercest and funniest
6.7
1974
2h 1m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
August 21, 1974
Runtime
2h 1m
Budget
$2,900,000
Revenue
$43,008,075
Rating
6.7
(311 votes)
Genres
Comedy
Drama
Crime
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Overview
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.
