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Bad News Bears

2005·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
IMDb5.8Metacritic656.2Rotten Tomatoes48%46%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloHoopla

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Sports ComedyUnderdog StoryMisfit TeamBaseballIrreverent HumorComing-of-AgeNostalgicFeel-Good Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Linklater
Written by:
Bill Lancaster, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
Produced by:
Richard Linklater, Geyer Kosinski
Composed by:
Edward Shearmur

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bad News Bears

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bad News Bears legally?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloHoopla

Bad News Bears is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bad News Bears worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bad News Bears rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Bad News Bears?

1 h 53 min

Bad News Bears runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bad News Bears?

Critics57
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see Bad News Bears much the same way.

Was Bad News Bears a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$34 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Bad News Bears in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bad News Bears?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad News Bears in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Bad News Bears, including Training Montage, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Opposing Sports Team.