Necessary Roughness(1991)
This gang of loners, loonies and losers are about to become something they've never been before... a team.
Necessary Roughness Synopsis
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?
Necessary Roughness (1991) is a comedy film directed by Stan Dragoti, released on September 27, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Scott Bakula, Robert Loggia, Harley Jane Kozak and Larry Miller. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 140 ratings.
- Director:
- Stan Dragoti
- Writers:
- Rick Natkin, David Fuller
- Producers:
- Mace Neufeld, Robert Rehme
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Stein
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Necessary Roughness (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Necessary Roughness before you stream it.
Necessary Roughness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scott Bakula
as Paul Blake
Robert Loggia
as Coach Wally Rig
Harley Jane Kozak
as Dr. Suzanne Carter
Larry Miller
as Dean Phillip Elias
Héctor Elizondo
as Coach Ed Gennero
Sinbad
as Andre Krimm
Fred Thompson
as Carver Purcell
Rob Schneider
as Chuck Neiderman
Jason Bateman
as Jarvis Edison
Andrew Bryniarski
as Wyatt Beaudry
- Duane Davis
Duane Davis
as Featherstone
Michael Dolan
as Eric 'Samorai' Hansen
Key crew
Directed by Stan Dragoti, written by Rick Natkin and David Fuller, produced by Mace Neufeld and Robert Rehme.
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Necessary Roughness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 140 ratings.
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Necessary Roughness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Necessary Roughness online?
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Necessary Roughness (1991) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Necessary Roughness?
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The main cast of Necessary Roughness (1991) includes Scott Bakula, Robert Loggia, Harley Jane Kozak, Larry Miller and Héctor Elizondo. The film was directed by Stan Dragoti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Necessary Roughness released?
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Necessary Roughness was released on September 27, 1991 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Necessary Roughness worth watching?
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Necessary Roughness (1991) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 140 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Necessary Roughness?
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Yes. The official Necessary Roughness trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.