7.3
Is Bleacher Bums worth watching?
86
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.3).
86
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Bleacher Bums takes place in the bleachers of Chicago's Wrigley Field. The characters are a bunch of Chicago Cubs fans, watching a game in progress on a summer afternoon.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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- Directed by
- Stuart Gordon, Patterson Denny
- Written by
- Joe Mantegna, Ian Patrick Williams, Dennis Franz
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Facts
May 15, 1979 · 1 h 25 min · TV Movie, Comedy
- Released
- May 15, 1979
- Runtime
- 1 h 25 min
- Genres
- TV Movie, Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Bleacher Bums worth watching?"
Questions about Bleacher Bums
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Bleacher Bums okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Bleacher Bums make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch Bleacher Bums?
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.