The Greatest Scenes of All Time on Instagram: "Back Freckle 😂 Released on this day in 2005: The Longest Yard 🏈 This is a comedic remake of the 1974 film, with Adam Sandler taking the role of Paul Crewe. Burt Reynolds returned, this time playing Coach Nate Scarborough (a nod to his original role). Features a star-studded cast including Chris Rock, Nelly, Terry Crews, Michael Irvin, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and The Great Khali. It Grossed over $190 million worldwide, making it a commercial hit.