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Necessary Roughness

5.519911h 48mPG-13MovieComedy

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?

DirectorStan Dragoti
WritersRick Natkin·David Fuller
ProducersMace Neufeld·Hawk Koch

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Cast · Directed by Stan Dragoti

SBScott Bakula
Scott Bakula
Paul Blake
RLRobert Loggia
Robert Loggia
Coach Wally Rig
HKHarley Jane Kozak
Harley Jane Kozak
Dr. Suzanne Carter
LMLarry Miller
Larry Miller
Dean Phillip Elias
HEHéctor Elizondo
Héctor Elizondo
Coach Ed Gennero
SSinbad
Sinbad
Andre Krimm
FTFred Thompson
Fred Thompson
Carver Purcell
RSRob Schneider
Rob Schneider
Chuck Neiderman
JBJason Bateman
Jason Bateman
Jarvis Edison
ABAndrew Bryniarski
Andrew Bryniarski
Wyatt Beaudry
DD
Duane Davis
Featherstone
MDMichael Dolan
Michael Dolan
Eric 'Samorai' Hansen

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Necessary Roughness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Necessary Roughness?

Necessary Roughness is streaming on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Necessary Roughness on Netflix?

No, Necessary Roughness is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus.

Is Necessary Roughness on Amazon Prime Video?

Necessary Roughness isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Necessary Roughness is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States.