Adam Sandler has never been shy about his love for silly comedies or being the punchline of their jokes. The Longest Yard (2005) is a similarly bonkers comedy that makes the best use of his talent. The film also stars Chris Rock, who is just as hilarious, if not more.
The fans can witness their banter on Hulu, where it is finally receiving its due. It has just entered the streamer's top 10 charts. Forget the 32% Rotten Tomatoes rating. The movie will make you laugh if you are a fan of Sandler's comedic style.
Want to watch something similar to Big Daddy (1999), Happy Gilmore (1996), or Grown Ups (2010)? Check out this 2005 film then.
The Longest Yard is a laugh-out-loud comedy with Adam Sandler-style humor
Directed by Peter Segal, The Longest Yard is a sports comedy that borrows its title from Robert Aldrich's 1974 film. It is also based on the 70s film, which follows Burt Reynolds as a former NFL player who tries to get his mojo back while in prison.
The 2005 film brings him back to the scene. However, thirty years later, he plays a coach, not a player. Thanks to him, fans almost get the best of both worlds. Otherwise, it's pretty fun too. You want prison drama? It's here. You want a sports flick? It's also there.
We don't need to talk about humor when Chris Rock and Adam Sandler are already there. If you have ever laughed at any of Rock's stand-up routines or if you can't get enough of Sandler's trademark humor, The Longest Yard might just be your jam.
What is The Longest Yard about, though?
The 2005 remake of The Longest Yard, much like the one that came before, is about a bunch of inmates trying to win a fight against the wardens. Adam Sandler plays Paul "Wrecking" Crewe, an NFL quarterback who takes the initiative to stage a football match inside the prison walls.
Chris Rock stars as James Farrell, but people call him Caretaker. Then, there's Burt Reynolds, who becomes their Coach Nate Scarborough. If you grew up in the 2000s while bumping some R&B or some hip-hop, you might get a kick out of seeing Nelly in this movie.
30 Rock fans can catch Tracy Morgan, while the Brooklyn Nine-Nine fans can find Terry Crews here. The WWE fans can also see The Great Khali here. Overall, it's like a feast for anyone who wants to take a nostalgic trip through the pop culture of the early 2000s.
Is there any new Adam Sandler movie coming out?
Yes, there's a new Adam Sandler movie on the way. It's another sports comedy, Happy Gilmore 2, which brings Sandler back as golfer Happy Gilmore. Written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, it's a legacy sequel to the 1996 film where Sandler played Happy for the first time.
The cast of this movie also brings Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, Dennis Dugan, and Christopher McDonald back in the mix. Writer-director Benny Safdie (who will also star in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey) and singer-rapper Benny Safdie join the cast.
Happy Gilmore 2 will be out on Netflix on July 25, 2025.
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