Movie
Where to Watch The Bad News Bears (1976) in the US
- 1976
- PG
- 1h 42m
- 7.3IMDb
- 90%Rotten Tomatoes
- 84Metascore
The Bad News Bears is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
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.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Writer
- Bill Lancaster
- Starring
- Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow
Details
- Release date
- Apr 7, 1976
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $32,211,330
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award. 1 win & 2 nominations total
Where to Watch The Bad News Bears (1976) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Bad News Bears in the United States?
- The Bad News Bears is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I stream The Bad News Bears or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I watch The Bad News Bears for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.
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