The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
1978, English. Directed by John Berry.
They never met an adult they couldn't drive crazy.
A small time promotor/hustler takes the pint-sized baseball team to Japan for a match against the country's best little league baseball team which sparks off a series of adventures and mishaps the boys come into.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- John BerryDirector
- Tony CurtisMarvin Lazar
- Jackie Earle HaleyKelly Leak
- Tomisaburō WakayamaCoach Shimizu
- Kanji InokiSelf
- Hatsune IshiharaArika
- George WynerThe Network Director
- Lonny ChapmanLouis the Gambler
- Matthew AntonE.R.W. Tillyard III
- Erin BluntAhmad Rahim
- George GonzalesMiguel Agilar
- Brett MarxJimmy Feldman
- David PollockRudy Stein
Details
- Released
- 30 June 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Lancaster
- Box office
- $7.1M
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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan: quick answers
What should I watch before The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?
Watch The Bad News Bears (1976) and The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) first.
Is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.8/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Bad News Bears Go to Japan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bad News Bears Go to Japan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan on?
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?
If you liked The Bad News Bears Go to Japan, try Bad News Bears, Tommy Boy, Thunderstruck.
Who directed The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) was directed by John Berry and stars Tony Curtis, Jackie Earle Haley, Tomisaburō Wakayama.