Movies like The Longest Yard

While more intense and drama-laden than The Longest Yard, Any Given Sunday gives a gritty behind-the-scenes look at professional football, shining a light on the sport's intensity and the players' resilience.

With a focus on dodgeball instead of football, DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story portrays a group of misfits competing in a dodgeball tournament. Its comedy and quirky characters make it a strong match for those who enjoy the fun of The Longest Yard.

Shifting from the football field to the baseball diamond, Major League offers the same underdog spirit and comedic beats, focusing on a misfit Cleveland Indians team striving to win despite numerous obstacles.

Featuring Adam Sandler, like The Longest Yard, The Waterboy is a comedy about an underappreciated waterboy who becomes a college football star, promising a similar blend of humor and heartfelt moments.

The Benchwarmers offers a comedic twist on the sports genre, following a trio of adults who form a baseball team to compete against full-fledged little league squads, appealing to fans of The Longest Yard's humor and underdog theme.

The Replacements' story of replacement players stepping in during a professional football strike captures the mix of comedy and gridiron action in a way that The Longest Yard fans will appreciate.

Will Ferrell's Semi-Pro dives into the world of a struggling basketball team in the ABA and their antics to stay afloat. Its humorous take on sports makes it a good fit for those who enjoyed The Longest Yard's comic elements.

Necessary Roughness delivers a blend of sports and humor as it follows a fictional college football team overcoming odds. Its approach of underdogs coming together on the field resonates with the same spirit found in The Longest Yard.