Bad News Bears
2005, English. Directed by Richard Linklater.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Richard LinklaterDirector
- Billy Bob ThorntonMorris Buttermaker
- Greg KinnearRoy Bullock
- Marcia Gay HardenLiz Whitewood
- Sammi Kane KraftAmanda Whurlitzer
- Ridge CanipeToby Whitewood
- Brandon CraggsMike Engelberg
- Jeffrey DaviesKelly Leak
- Timmy DetersTanner Boyle
- Carlos EstradaMiguel Agilar
- Emmanuel EstradaJose Agilar
- Troy GentileMatthew Hooper
- Kenneth 'K.C.' HarrisAhmad Abdul Rahim
Details
- Released
- 22 July 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Lancaster, Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $34M
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What Bad News Bears is based on
Bad News Bears is based on The Bad News Bears, a 1976 film.
Film · 1976
The Bad News Bears
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Bad News Bears: quick answers
Is Bad News Bears worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 306 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bad News Bears?
Bad News Bears runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Bad News Bears have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bad News Bears. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bad News Bears parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bad News Bears is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bad News Bears on?
Bad News Bears isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bad News Bears?
If you liked Bad News Bears, try Rookie of the Year, Little Giants, Little Big League.
Who directed Bad News Bears?
Bad News Bears (2005) was directed by Richard Linklater and stars Billy Bob Thornton, Greg Kinnear, Marcia Gay Harden.
What is Bad News Bears based on?
Bad News Bears is based on The Bad News Bears, a 1976 film.