BASEketball (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, BASEketball is a comedy film directed by David Zucker, running about 103 minutes. “Two guys invented a game... and turned the sports world upside down!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, invent a new game playing basketball, using baseball rules. When the game becomes a huge success, they, along with a billionaire's help, form the Professional Baseketball League where everyone gets the same pay and no team can change cities. Theirs is the only team standing in the way of major rule changes that the owner of a rival team wants to institute.
Who’s in it. BASEketball stars Trey Parker as Joe Cooper, Matt Stone as Doug Remer, Yasmine Bleeth as Jenna Reed and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg as Yvette Denslow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, BASEketball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 BASEketball page.
If you liked it. Fans of BASEketball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch BASEketball (1998)?
- In US, BASEketball is available to 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 BASEketball worth watching?
- BASEketball holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in BASEketball?
- BASEketball stars Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Yasmine Bleeth, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Dian Bachar.
- When was BASEketball released?
- BASEketball was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.