Necessary Roughness
1991, English. Directed by Stan Dragoti.
This gang of loners, loonies and losers are about to become something they've never been before... a team.
When the Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos football team is disqualified for cheating and poor grades, the University is forced to pick from a team that actually goes to school. Will they even win a single game?
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Stan DragotiDirector
- Scott BakulaPaul Blake
- Robert LoggiaCoach Wally Rig
- Harley Jane KozakDr. Suzanne Carter
- Larry MillerDean Phillip Elias
- Héctor ElizondoCoach Ed Gennero
- SinbadAndre Krimm
- Fred ThompsonCarver Purcell
- Rob SchneiderChuck Neiderman
- Jason BatemanJarvis Edison
- Andrew BryniarskiWyatt Beaudry
- Duane DavisFeatherstone
- Michael DolanEric 'Samorai' Hansen
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rick Natkin, David Fuller
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Necessary Roughness: quick answers
Is Necessary Roughness worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Necessary Roughness?
Necessary Roughness runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Necessary Roughness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Necessary Roughness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Necessary Roughness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Necessary Roughness is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Necessary Roughness on?
Necessary Roughness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Necessary Roughness?
If you liked Necessary Roughness, try Driver's Ed, The Hangover Part III, The Wedding Year.
Who directed Necessary Roughness?
Necessary Roughness (1991) was directed by Stan Dragoti and stars Scott Bakula, Robert Loggia, Harley Jane Kozak.