Church Ball (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2006, Church Ball is a comedy film directed by Kurt Hale, running about 91 minutes. “Dennis Buckstead has the hardest calling in his church.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dennis Buckstead has the hardest calling in his church. Not only has he been asked to coach a group of non-basketball players in his church but the bishop has demanded that he lead the team to the Basketball Championship. Word from the top is that this is the last season of church ball and Bishop Linderman isn't about to have his team lose for the 20th year in a row in the last season of church ball history! What was supposed to strengthen the body, invigorate the mind and cultivate brotherly love seems to bring out the worst in these church-going ball players. Dennis must find a way to bring his team together and build unity along the way to win the championship or go down in church ball history as the worst team that ever played.
Who’s in it. Church Ball stars Andrew Wilson as Dennis Buckstead, Fred Willard as Bishop Linderman, Clint Howard as Gene Jensen and Gary Coleman as Charles Higgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Church Ball has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $465K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Church Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Church Ball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Church Ball (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Church Ball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Church Ball worth watching?
- Church Ball holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Church Ball?
- Church Ball stars Andrew Wilson, Fred Willard, Clint Howard, Gary Coleman and Amy Stewart.
- When was Church Ball released?
- Church Ball was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.