The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard

1974 · 121 min · EN · R · 6.8 (322 votes)
Dir. Robert Aldrich · Starring Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad, James Hampton, Harry Caesar · Music Frank De Vol

It's survival of the fiercest and funniest

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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.

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A rough-around-the-edges, yet surprisingly feel-good underdog story. It’s a classic 70s sports drama with a gritty prison setting, balancing tough-guy antics with moments of genuine heart and humor. Perfect for a communal viewing or a solitary dive into a timeless tale.

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