Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

20042004
PG-13PG-13
1h 32min

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

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A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain.A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain.A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain.

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Awards
- 2 wins & 9 nominations

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Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Rip Torn in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Vince Vaughn, Scarlett Chorvat, Christine Taylor, Chris Williams, and Lauren Mary Kim in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Vince Vaughn and Alan Tudyk in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Ben Stiller in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Vince Vaughn in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Ben Stiller in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Ben Stiller in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Ben Stiller, Brandon Molale, Missi Pyle, Kevin Porter, Jamal Duff, and Rusty Joiner in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Ben Stiller, Missi Pyle, and Jamal Duff in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Ben Stiller in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

White Goodman (Ben Stiller) is the owner and founder of Globo Gym, and would love nothing more than owning Average Joe's Gymnasium. Peter LaFleur (Vince Vaughn) doesn't want to lose his gym to Goodman, but can't find a way to get $50,000 in time. Peter and his gang of gym buddies think of ways to raise money, finally settling on winning a dodge ball tournament. White Goodman retaliates by creating his own dodge ball team to finish off Peter. Peter's team doesn't do too well, until legendary ADAA champ Patches O'Houlihan (Rip Torn) turns up ready to train them. —FilmFanUK

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Taglines
- Grab Life by the Balls (Australia & Europe)
Genres
- Comedy
- Sport
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for rude and sexual humor, and language
Parents guide

Trivia
According to many cast members, the hardest part of filming the dodgeball scenes was not flinching when they knew they were about to be hit by a ball.

Goofs
Prior to Sudden Death, the referee states that both feet must remain "in the triangle at all times". When Peter kneels and throws the ball, his left foot is outside the triangle.

Quotes
Cotton McKnight: I'm being told that Average Joe's does not have enough players and will be forfeiting the championship match.
Pepper Brooks: It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.

Crazy credits
At the end of the credits, there's a bizarre rant from White Goodman to the audience with his comments on the film's ending and a related odd musical interlude.

Alternate versions
The Cinemax/Pay per View cut also includes an extended car wash scene which includes raunchy jokes involving one character's unsightly "bikini" area around his speedo.

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Episode #1.10 (2004)

Soundtracks
Globo Gym Infomercial
Written by Kenneth Burgomaster (as Kenny Burgomaster)

Top review

8/10

Like chocolate cake: you know it's bad for you, but you can't help but love it

Silly metaphor, I know. The film "Dodgeball: A true underdog story" while maybe be offensive at times, the film really brings it back up to place with the humor. You really can't help but laugh at the movie a couple times. Sort of like "Zoolander", another great flick with Ben Stiller, it's so stupid you've gotta love it. I would recommend this film for a good laugh. As of movie of the year or comedy of the year, no, this is not the film. But it was a good one to watch. A true film for any Ben Stiller fan, that's for sure. I will warn though, if you get offended easily, this maybe not the film for you.

8/10

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Jan 12, 2005

What are the differences between the rated and unrated version?

Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $114,326,736
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $30,070,196
- Jun 20, 2004
Gross worldwide
- $168,423,227

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Runtime
- 1h 32min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
- 2.35 : 1

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