The Longest Yard (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Disgraced pro football quarterback Paul Crewe lands in a Texas federal penitentiary, where manipulative Warden Hazen recruits him to advise the institution's football team of prison guards. Crewe suggests a tune-up game which lands him quarterbacking a crew of inmates in a game against the guards. Aided by incarcerated ex-NFL coach and player Nate Scarborough, Crewe and his team must overcome not only the bloodthirstiness of the opposition, but also the corrupt warden trying to fix the game against them.
Rated PG-13 • 2005 • 1h 53m
The 2005 remake of The Longest Yard earns its PG-13 rating with frequent harsh language, brutal sports violence, and crude humor. The film follows disgraced quarterback Paul Crewe in a Texas prison where he must assemble an inmate football team. Parents should be aware of constant profanity, including over 50 uses of "shit," a single "f-bomb," and a racial slur. The violence is often comedic but includes bone-crunching football hits… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Longest Yard appropriate for kids?
The 2005 remake of The Longest Yard earns its PG-13 rating with frequent harsh language, brutal sports violence, and crude humor. The film follows disgraced quarterback Paul Crewe in a Texas prison where he must assemble an inmate football team. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Longest Yard
What happens in The Longest Yard, moment by moment
- 0:04 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Longest Yard
Frequent crude and sexual humor is present. Male cheerleaders are briefly seen wearing thongs, resulting in partial buttock nudity during their routines. There are several suggestive jokes about prison life, homosexuality, and anatomy, including one scene where the silhouettes of two men are seen kissing behind a screen. An early scene features a woman in a very revealing bikini.
Violence and gore in The Longest Yard
Violence is strong and frequent, though often played for comedic or stylized effect. The football game contains numerous brutal, bone-crunching hits, causing injuries like a broken nose (which is comically reset). A one-on-one basketball game gets violent, leaving a character with a bloody mouth. A main character, Caretaker, is killed off-screen by a bomb planted in his cell. Guards are also shown beating prisoners with batons.
Language in The Longest Yard
The film contains very strong and frequent language. Profanity is pervasive, with IMDb counting over 50 uses of "shit," dozens of uses of "ass," "damn," and "bitch," and a single use of "fuck." A white prison guard also uses a racial slur (the "n-word") toward a Black inmate in one scene.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Longest Yard
Substance use is mild and mostly concentrated at the beginning of the film. Paul Crewe gets drunk at a party and drives, leading to his arrest for DUI. In prison, an inmate offers to supply others with drugs like "crack" and "weed." Incidental smoking occurs in a few scenes.
Mature themes in The Longest Yard
Moderate thematic content includes prison corruption, blackmail, and abuse of power. Warden Hazen repeatedly threatens and manipulates Crewe, including locking him in a "hot box" and later threatening to frame him for murder. The sudden death of a friendly character is a significant and serious plot point. The film also touches on racial tensions between guards and inmates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Longest Yard appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Longest Yard is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The 2005 remake of The Longest Yard earns its PG-13 rating with frequent harsh language, brutal sports violence, and crude humor. The film follows disgraced quarterback Paul Crewe in a Texas prison where he must…
What age rating does The Longest Yard have?
The Longest Yard is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Longest Yard about?
The 2005 remake of The Longest Yard earns its PG-13 rating with frequent harsh language, brutal sports violence, and crude humor. The film follows disgraced quarterback Paul Crewe in a Texas prison where he must assemble an inmate football team. Parents should be aware of constant profanity, including over 50 uses of…
Is there sex or nudity in The Longest Yard?
Frequent crude and sexual humor is present. Male cheerleaders are briefly seen wearing thongs, resulting in partial buttock nudity during their routines. There are several suggestive jokes about prison life, homosexuality, and anatomy, including one scene…
How violent is The Longest Yard?
Violence is strong and frequent, though often played for comedic or stylized effect. The football game contains numerous brutal, bone-crunching hits, causing injuries like a broken nose (which is comically reset). A one-on-one basketball game gets violent…
Is the language in The Longest Yard appropriate for kids?
The film contains very strong and frequent language. Profanity is pervasive, with IMDb counting over 50 uses of "shit," dozens of uses of "ass," "damn," and "bitch," and a single use of "fuck." A white prison guard also uses a racial slur (the "n-word")…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Longest Yard?
Substance use is mild and mostly concentrated at the beginning of the film. Paul Crewe gets drunk at a party and drives, leading to his arrest for DUI. In prison, an inmate offers to supply others with drugs like "crack" and "weed." Incidental smoking occurs…
What mature themes appear in The Longest Yard?
Moderate thematic content includes prison corruption, blackmail, and abuse of power. Warden Hazen repeatedly threatens and manipulates Crewe, including locking him in a "hot box" and later threatening to frame him for murder. The sudden death of a friendly…
How long is The Longest Yard?
The Longest Yard runs 113 minutes, directed by Peter Segal, released in 2005.
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