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The Bad News Bears

  • 19761976
  • PGPG
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
22K
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Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal in The Bad News Bears (1976)
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
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An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
22K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,383
317
  • Director
    • Michael Ritchie
  • Writer
    • Bill Lancaster
  • Stars
    • Walter Matthau
    • Tatum O'Neal
    • Vic Morrow
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Ritchie
  • Writer
    • Bill Lancaster
  • Stars
    • Walter Matthau
    • Tatum O'Neal
    • Vic Morrow
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 111User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Videos2

    Trailer
    Trailer 3:09
    Trailer
    The Bad News Bears
    Trailer 1:13
    The Bad News Bears

    Photos115

    Walter Matthau, Chris Barnes, Brett Marx, and David Stambaugh in The Bad News Bears (1976)
    "Bad News Bears" Walter Matthau, Quinn Smith,George Gonzales, Tatum O'Neal, Eric Blunt,Chris Barnes,David Pollock 1976 Paramount
    "Bad News Bears" Tatum O'Neal,Quinn Smith , David Pollock,Chris Barnes, Walter Matthau 1976 Paramount
    "Bad News Bears" Walter Matthau 1976 Paramount
    "Bad News Bears" Quinn Smith, Chris Barnes, Alfred Lutter, Walter Matthau 1976 Paramount
    "Bad News Bears" Quinn Smith,Eric Blunt, David Pollock, Chris Barnes Alfred Lutter, George Gonzales,Tatum O'Neal,Jaime Escobedo 1976 Paramount
    Jackie Earle Haley in The Bad News Bears (1976)
    Jackie Earle Haley, Alfred Lutter III, and Quinn Smith in The Bad News Bears (1976)
    Walter Matthau, Joe Brooks, and Jackie Earle Haley in The Bad News Bears (1976)
    Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal in The Bad News Bears (1976)
    Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal in The Bad News Bears (1976)
    Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal in The Bad News Bears (1976)

    Top cast

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    Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    • Coach Morris Buttermakeras Coach Morris Buttermaker
    Tatum O'Neal
    Tatum O'Neal
    • Amanda Whurlitzeras Amanda Whurlitzer
    Vic Morrow
    Vic Morrow
    • Roy Turneras Roy Turner
    Joyce Van Patten
    Joyce Van Patten
    • Clevelandas Cleveland
    Ben Piazza
    Ben Piazza
    • Bob Whitewoodas Bob Whitewood
    Jackie Earle Haley
    Jackie Earle Haley
    • Kelly Leakas Kelly Leak
    Alfred Lutter III
    Alfred Lutter III
    • Ogilvieas Ogilvie
    • (as Alfred W. Lutter)
    Chris Barnes
    Chris Barnes
    • Tanner Boyleas Tanner Boyle
    Erin Blunt
    Erin Blunt
    • Ahmad Abdul Rahimas Ahmad Abdul Rahim
    Gary Lee Cavagnaro
    • Engelbergas Engelberg
    Jaime Escobedo
    • Jose Agilaras Jose Agilar
    Scott Firestone
    • Regi Toweras Regi Tower
    George Gonzales
    • Miguel Agilaras Miguel Agilar
    Brett Marx
    • Jimmy Feldmanas Jimmy Feldman
    David Pollock
    • Rudi Steinas Rudi Stein
    Quinn Smith
    Quinn Smith
    • Timmy Lupusas Timmy Lupus
    David Stambaugh
    • Toby Whitewoodas Toby Whitewood
    Brandon Cruz
    Brandon Cruz
    • Joey Turneras Joey Turner
    • Director
      • Michael Ritchie
    • Writer
      • Bill Lancaster
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Former minor leaguer Morris Buttermaker is a lazy, beer swilling swimming pool cleaner who takes money to coach the Bears, a bunch of disheveled misfits who have virtually no baseball talent. Realizing his dilemma, Coach Buttermaker brings aboard girl pitching ace Amanda Whurlizer, the daughter of a former girlfriend, and Kelly Leak, a motorcycle punk who happens to be the best player around. Brimming with confidence, the Bears look to sweep into the championship game and avenge an earlier loss to their nemesis, the Yankees. —Rick Gregory <rag.apa@email.apa.org>
    baseballbaseball coachslapstick comedypizzeriablockbuster87 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • ...together they make it happen!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Reportedly, star Walter Matthau was paid US $750,000 while Tatum O'Neal was paid US $350,000 and eight percent of net profits.
    • Goofs
      After Kelly Leak's home run gives the Bears their first win of the season (against the White Sox), the footage of the Bears celebrating at home plate around Kelly shows a Yankee catcher. This footage was actually from the alternate ending which had the Bears winning the final game against the Yankees.
    • Quotes

      Tanner Boyle: Jews, spics, niggers, and now a girl?

      Amanda Whurlitzer: Grab a bat, punk!

    • Crazy credits
      When the Paramount logo turns blue, the "Paramount" text extends beyond the dark blue area instead of staying inside the dark blue.
    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Carmen
      Written by Georges Bizet

    User reviews111

    Review
    Top review
    Single Greatest Kids and Sports Movie EVER!
    I know that is an exaggeration, but I truly believe that this movie sets the standard by which all other "kids and sports" movies will be measured.

    What it does that is unique is that it keeps the swearing and fighting where it belongs: on the field. This movie does not even try to make anyone look good, for the sake of making them look good. It just shows the kids at their very essence: booger-eating morons, just out to have a good time trying to play baseball.
    helpful•33
    6
    • enipuzgma
    • Sep 23, 2003

    FAQ2

    • How did Amanda clear $85.00 last week when she's selling her maps for $2.00 each? She should have made either $84.00 or $86.00.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Medvjedi nose lose vijesti
    • Filming locations
      • Mason Park, 10500 Mason Ave., Chatsworth, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,211,330
    • Gross worldwide
      • $32,211,330
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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