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The Bad News Bears

PG19761h 42mMichael Ritchie
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 84
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"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.

FamilyComedyDrama
UnderdogCaliforniaSportsBaseballCoachAlcoholicBaseball PlayerAlcoholic FatherLittle LeagueFather Daughter Reunion

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What is The Bad News Bears (1976) about?

An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.

Who stars in The Bad News Bears?

The Bad News Bears stars Walter Matthau (Morris Buttermaker), Tatum O'Neal (Amanda Whurlitzer), Vic Morrow (Roy Turner), Joyce Van Patten (Cleveland), Ben Piazza (Bob Whitewood). The film was directed by Michael Ritchie.

How long is The Bad News Bears?

The Bad News Bears has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated PG.

Is The Bad News Bears worth watching?

The Bad News Bears holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Family, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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