The Comebacks (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2007, The Comebacks is a comedy film directed by Tom Brady, running about 107 minutes. “Keep your eye on the ball.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Out-of-luck coach Lambeau Fields takes a rag-tag bunch of college misfits and drives them towards the football championships. In the process, this life-long loser discovers that he is a winner after all by redeeming himself, saving his relationship with his family and friends, and finding that there is indeed, no "I" in "team"!
Who’s in it. The Comebacks stars Carl Weathers as Freddie Wiseman/Narrator, David Koechner as Lambeau "Coach" Fields, Melora Hardin as Barb Fields and Matthew Lawrence as Lance Truman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Comebacks has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $13.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comebacks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comebacks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comebacks (2007)?
- In US, The Comebacks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Comebacks worth watching?
- The Comebacks holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Comebacks?
- The Comebacks stars Carl Weathers, David Koechner, Melora Hardin, Matthew Lawrence and Brooke Nevin.
- When was The Comebacks released?
- The Comebacks was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.