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The Benchwarmers

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 25m
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Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Heder in The Benchwarmers (2006)
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  • Comedy
  • Sport

A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard children's Little League squads.A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard children's Little League squads.A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard children's Little League squads.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
51K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,980
684
  • Director
    • Dennis Dugan
  • Writers
    • Allen Covert
    • Nick Swardson
  • Stars
    • David Spade
    • Jon Heder
    • Rob Schneider
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dennis Dugan
  • Writers
    • Allen Covert
    • Nick Swardson
  • Stars
    • David Spade
    • Jon Heder
    • Rob Schneider
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 233User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

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    Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Heder in The Benchwarmers (2006)
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    Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Heder in The Benchwarmers (2006)
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    Jon Heder in The Benchwarmers (2006)
    David Spade and Jon Heder in The Benchwarmers (2006)

    Top cast

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    David Spade
    David Spade
    • Richieas Richie
    Jon Heder
    Jon Heder
    • Clarkas Clark
    Rob Schneider
    Rob Schneider
    • Gusas Gus
    Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz
    • Melas Mel
    Craig Kilborn
    Craig Kilborn
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Molly Sims
    Molly Sims
    • Lizas Liz
    Tim Meadows
    Tim Meadows
    • Wayneas Wayne
    Nick Swardson
    Nick Swardson
    • Howieas Howie
    Erinn Bartlett
    Erinn Bartlett
    • Salad Girlas Salad Girl…
    Amaury Nolasco
    Amaury Nolasco
    • Carlosas Carlos
    Bill Romanowski
    Bill Romanowski
    • Karlas Karl
    Sean Salisbury
    • Bradas Brad
    Matt Weinberg
    Matt Weinberg
    • Kyleas Kyle
    John Farley
    John Farley
    • Swimmer Boyas Swimmer Boy
    Reggie Jackson
    Reggie Jackson
    • Reggie Jacksonas Reggie Jackson
    Joe Gnoffo
    Joe Gnoffo
    • Marcus Ellwoodas Marcus Ellwood
    • (as Joey Gnoffo)
    Jackie Sandler
    Jackie Sandler
    • Female Customeras Female Customer
    Ray Nicholson
    Ray Nicholson
    • Kid Catcher #1 Game #2as Kid Catcher #1 Game #2
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writers
      • Allen Covert
      • Nick Swardson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Three guys, all their lives, have been living in the shadow of bullies and are determined not to take it anymore. Now they must train with the help of Mel to take on the most offensive and meanest youth baseball teams. —Kaputnik Satelitle <RavenWerkheiserHexorcist>
    • baseball stadium
    • darth vader character
    • man wears eyeglasses
    • girl wears eyeglasses
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    • Taglines
      • Get off the bench and get into the game.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for crude and suggestive humor, and for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The drills that Reggie Jackson used for the boys were actual drills he did as a kid.
    • Goofs
      After the opposing team in the finals of the tournament let Nelson get a hit, when rounding third base, he does not touch it on his way to home plate. Because of this, the home run should not have counted. However, in order for the base runner to be called out, the opposing team must challenge the play. The proper procedure would be before throwing the next pitch, throw the ball to the base that was missed. Then announcing to the umpire that the base runner failed to touch the base. If this is not done before the next pitch then the base runner is safe.
    • Quotes

      Richie: [after hitting the ball] I ticked it, it hit the bat!

      Charlie Catcher: You're ssstill out.

      Richie: You're ssstill fat!

    • Alternate versions
      Originally, the end credit sequence had a series of alternate takes, outtakes and deleted scenes. These were removed for the DVD release and were restored for its airings on the STARZ Network.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Dom Reviews: The Benchwarmers (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Room 19 (Sha La La La Lee)
      Written by Bob Geldof (as Robert Geldof)

      Performed by Bob Geldof

      Courtesy of Universal Records and Mercury Records Limited

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews233

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    Top review
    7/10
    Is what it is....if you like these kind of movies see it if not please don't complain after you see it.
    I saw this movie the other day. And I was pleasantly surprised. It amazes me that people come on here and complain about these type of movies like it is the worst movie ever. I like Rob Schneider and David Spade. I have liked many of the Adam Sandler movies also. This movie is from the same production companies of Sandlers movies. And I must say it is better than most of their recent offerings. I laughed out loud about 10 times and laughed silently many more times. Laughing out loud is something I generally don't do.

    My review is mostly for those of you that have liked some of the Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, or David Spade movies. I think this movie was better than Anger Management, Mr Deeds, The Longest Yard, The Animal among others. It was very funny at times and it was cute also.

    Rob Schneider was the man of the group. He played it is the athlete in the group and the leader of the team of misfits. David Spade played a nerd in David Spade style. And Jon Heder was good as a Napolean Dynamite guy with a little more energy.

    Sure this movie has it's flows especially in the storyline. Like if Rob Schneider is so much better than Heder or Spade why did the other teams not just walk him.....things like that. But take this movie as it is.....it is better than most Happy Madison productions of late. Schneider, Spade, and Heder fans don't ignore this movie because of comments by people who don't like them to begin with.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Los calienta bancas
    • Filming locations
      • Chino Hills, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Revolution Studios
      • Happy Madison Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $33,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $59,843,754
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,656,429
      • Apr 9, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $64,962,629
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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