The Bad News Bears
"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."
Originally released in 1976. The Bad News Bears is a family/comedy film. directed by Michael Ritchie.
Starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, and Vic Morrow
Synopsis
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (321 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$42.3M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Matthau
as Coach Morris Buttermaker
Tatum O'Neal
as Amanda Whurlitzer
Vic Morrow
as Roy Turner
Joyce Van Patten
as Cleveland
Ben Piazza
as Councilman Whitewood
Jackie Earle Haley
as Kelly Leak
Alfred Lutter
as Ogilvie
Chris Barnes
as Tanner Boyle
Erin Blunt
as Ahmad Abdul Rahim
Gary Lee Cavagnaro
as Endelberg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $42,349,782
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bad News Bears about?
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
Who directed The Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears was directed by Michael Ritchie.
How long is The Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Bad News Bears released?
The Bad News Bears was released on April 6, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bad News Bears?
The main cast of The Bad News Bears includes Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Joyce Van Patten, Ben Piazza.
Is The Bad News Bears worth watching?
The Bad News Bears has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 321 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.