The Benchwarmers (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2006, The Benchwarmers is a comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, running about 85 minutes. “Get off the bench and get into the game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard little league squads.
Who’s in it. The Benchwarmers stars Rob Schneider as Gus, Jon Lovitz as Mel, Molly Sims as Liz and David Spade as Richie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Benchwarmers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Benchwarmers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Benchwarmers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Benchwarmers (2006)?
- In US, The Benchwarmers is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Benchwarmers worth watching?
- The Benchwarmers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Benchwarmers?
- The Benchwarmers stars Rob Schneider, Jon Lovitz, Molly Sims, David Spade and Amaury Nolasco.
- When was The Benchwarmers released?
- The Benchwarmers was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.