The Bad News Bears
1976, English. Directed by Michael Ritchie.
The coach is waiting for his next beer. The pitcher is waiting for her first bra. The team is waiting for a miracle. Consider the possibilities.
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 364 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Bad News Bears isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael RitchieDirector
- Walter MatthauMorris Buttermaker
- Tatum O'NealAmanda Whurlitzer
- Vic MorrowRoy Turner
- Joyce Van PattenCleveland
- Ben PiazzaBob Whitewood
- Jackie Earle HaleyKelly Leak
- Alfred LutterOgilvie
- Chris BarnesTanner Boyle
- Erin BluntAhmad Abdul Rahim
- Gary Lee CavagnaroEndelberg
- Jayme EscobedoJose Agilar
- Scott FirestoneRegi Tower
Details
- Released
- 6 April 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Lancaster
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $42M
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The Bad News Bears: quick answers
What comes after The Bad News Bears?
Next in the series: The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) and The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978).
Is The Bad News Bears worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 364 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Bad News Bears have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bad News Bears. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bad News Bears parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bad News Bears is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Bad News Bears on?
The Bad News Bears isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bad News Bears?
If you liked The Bad News Bears, try Rookie of the Year, Little Giants, The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training.
Who directed The Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears (1976) was directed by Michael Ritchie and stars Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow.