The Bad News Bears (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1976, The Bad News Bears is a comedy and family film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 102 minutes. “A classic comedy about growing up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
Who’s in it. The Bad News Bears stars Walter Matthau as Coach Morris Buttermaker, Tatum O'Neal as Amanda Whurlitzer, Vic Morrow as Roy Turner and Ben Piazza as Councilman Whitewood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Bad News Bears has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bad News Bears page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bad News Bears tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bad News Bears (1976)?
- In US, The Bad News Bears is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bad News Bears worth watching?
- The Bad News Bears holds an audience score of 6.9 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?
- The Bad News Bears stars Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Ben Piazza and Erin Blunt.
- When was The Bad News Bears released?
- The Bad News Bears was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.