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Bad News Bears

2005·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
56
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A comedy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Baseball has rules. Meet the exceptions.

Morris Buttermaker is a burned-out minor league baseball player who loves to drink and can't keep his hands to himself. His long-suffering lawyer arranges for him to manage a local Little League team, and Buttermaker soon finds himself the head of a rag-tag group of misfit players. Through unconventional team-building exercises and his offbeat coaching style, Buttermaker helps his hapless Bears prepare to meet their rivals, the Yankees.
Underdog Sports ComedyRedemptive ArcYouth BaseballMisfit TeamIrreverent HumorFound FamilyFeel-Good StoryCoach-MentorshipContemporary Remake

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Where can I stream Bad News Bears?

In the United States, Bad News Bears streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Bad News Bears worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Bad News Bears okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bad News Bears make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bad News Bears?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Bad News Bears use?

Training MontageJerk with a Heart of GoldOpposing Sports TeamFreeze-Frame BonusCurse Cut ShortCurb-Stomp BattleThe GhostBrick JokeThe Smart GuyPrison RapeHope SpotArtistic License – Sportsand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 tropes for it, including Training Montage, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, and Opposing Sports Team.