The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1977, The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training is a comedy and family film directed by Michael Pressman, running about 100 minutes. “The Bad News Bears are one year older and one year wilder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A troubled, rebellious teen drives his rambunctious baseball team out to Houston where they play an exhibition game and the boy meets his estranged father, and hires him as the teams coach.
Who’s in it. The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training stars William Devane as Mike Leak, Clifton James as Sy Orlansky, Jackie Earle Haley as Kelly Leak and Jimmy Baio as Carmen Ronzonni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.1M 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 The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977)?
- In US, The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training 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 The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training worth watching?
- The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training?
- The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training stars William Devane, Clifton James, Jackie Earle Haley, Jimmy Baio and Christopher Daniel Barnes.
- When was The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training released?
- The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.