The Bad News Bears(1976)
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.
The Bad News Bears Synopsis
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
The Bad News Bears (1976) is a family, comedy and drama film directed by Michael Ritchie, released on April 6, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow and Joyce Van Patten. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 353 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Ritchie
- Writers:
- Bill Lancaster
- Producers:
- Stanley R. Jaffe
- Cinematographer:
- John A. Alonzo
- Composer:
- Jerry Fielding
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $42,349,782
- Status:
- Released
The Bad News Bears (1976) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Bad News Bears before you stream it.
The Bad News Bears Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Bad News Bears.
Official Trailer
Trailer
The Cast of THE BAD NEWS BEARS (1976) Reunite | TCMFF 2026
Featurette
Jessica Bendinger on THE BAD NEWS BEARS
Featurette
The Bad News Bears Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Matthau
as Morris Buttermaker
Tatum O'Neal
as Amanda Whurlitzer
Vic Morrow
as Roy Turner
Joyce Van Patten
as Cleveland
Ben Piazza
as Bob Whitewood
Jackie Earle Haley
as Kelly Leak
Alfred Lutter
as Ogilvie
Chris Barnes
as Tanner Boyle
Erin Blunt
as Ahmad Abdul Rahim
Gary Lee Cavagnaro
as Endelberg
Jayme Escobedo
as Jose Agilar
Scott Firestone
as Regi Tower
Key crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie, written by Bill Lancaster, produced by Stanley R. Jaffe.
Explore more Family titles
The Bad News Bears Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 353 ratings.
You may also like
The Perfect Game
2009
Little Giants
1994
Imagine That
2009
The Sandlot 2
2005
The Sandlot
1993
The Magic of Belle Isle
2012
Thunderstruck
2012
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
2008
Disaster Holiday
2024
The Mighty Ducks
1992
Young Adult
2011
Rookie of the Year
1993
Little Big League
1994
The Breadwinner
2026
Father of the Bride Part II
1995
Chang Can Dunk
2023
Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition
2026
Cheaper by the Dozen
2003
You Gotta Believe
2024
Like Mike
2002
Movies similar to The Bad News Bears
Arthur Christmas
2011
The Slender Thread
1965
Palo Alto, CA
2007
Winnie the Pooh
2011
Now and Forever
1934
Night Nurse
1931
I would Like to become Art
2023
Oresama
2003
The Thrice-Eternal
Movie
Charcoal
2022
Father
Movie
The One and Only
2002
Pietro Mennea - La freccia del sud
2015
Fashionably Yours
2020
Creed III
2023
Four Minutes
2005
The Old Way
2023
Sandow
2018
Neighbors
1920
The Goat
1921
The Bad News Bears – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bad News Bears online?
+
The Bad News Bears (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bad News Bears?
+
The main cast of The Bad News Bears (1976) includes Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Joyce Van Patten and Ben Piazza. The film was directed by Michael Ritchie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bad News Bears released?
+
The Bad News Bears was released on April 6, 1976 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Bad News Bears worth watching?
+
The Bad News Bears (1976) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 353 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bad News Bears?
+
Yes. The official The Bad News Bears trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.