The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports comedy film directed by Peter Segal, written by Adam Sandler, and starring Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds, and Nelly.
In the film, Paul Crewe (Sandler), a disgraced former professional quarterback, is sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. He forms a team of inmates to play against the prison guards. The film was released on May 27, 2005, and grossed $190 million worldwide.
The film was released on DVD on November 1, 2005, and has been a commercial success, selling over 10 million copies. The film was nominated for …