Bad News Bears
"Baseball has rules. Meet the exceptions."
Originally released in 2005. Bad News Bears is a comedy film. directed by Richard Linklater.
Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Greg Kinnear, and Marcia Gay Harden
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (280 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.3M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Billy Bob Thornton
as Morris Buttermaker
Greg Kinnear
as Roy Bullock
Marcia Gay Harden
as Liz Whitewood
Sammi Kane Kraft
as Amanda Whurlitzer
Ridge Canipe
as Toby Whitewood
Brandon Craggs
as Mike Engelberg
Jeffrey Davies
as Kelly Leak
Timmy Deters
as Tanner Boyle
Carlos Estrada
as Miguel Agilar
Emmanuel Estrada
as Jose Agilar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $34,252,847
Production Companies
- Media Talent Group
- Detour Filmproduction
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bad News Bears about?
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 te...
Who directed Bad News Bears?
Bad News Bears was directed by Richard Linklater.
How long is Bad News Bears?
Bad News Bears has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Bad News Bears released?
Bad News Bears was released on July 22, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bad News Bears?
The main cast of Bad News Bears includes Billy Bob Thornton, Greg Kinnear, Marcia Gay Harden, Sammi Kane Kraft, Ridge Canipe.
Is Bad News Bears worth watching?
Bad News Bears has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 280 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.