The Bad News Bears
“The coach is waiting for his next beer. The pitcher is waiting for her first bra. The team is waiting for a miracle. Consider the possibilities.”
Synopsis
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Walter Matthau
Morris Buttermaker
Tatum O'Neal
Amanda Whurlitzer
Vic Morrow
Roy Turner
Joyce Van Patten
Cleveland
Ben Piazza
Bob Whitewood
Jackie Earle Haley
Kelly Leak
Alfred Lutter
Ogilvie
Chris Barnes
Tanner Boyle
Erin Blunt
Ahmad Abdul Rahim
Gary Lee Cavagnaro
Endelberg
Jayme Escobedo
Jose Agilar
Scott Firestone
Regi Tower
George Gonzales
Miguel Agilar
Brett Marx
Jimmy Feldman
David Pollock
Rudi Stein
Quinn Smith
Timmy Lupus
David Stambaugh
Toby Whitewood
Brandon Cruz
Joey Turner
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 6, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$42.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.71x
+$33.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Lancaster
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Bad News Bears
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $42.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Bill Lancaster
Jerry Fielding
John A. Alonzo
Richard A. Harris
Stanley R. Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ritchie
Director
Bill Lancaster
Writer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Stanley R. Jaffe
Producer
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Polly Platt
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad News Bears
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bad News Bears about?
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
Who directed The Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in The Bad News Bears?
The principal cast of The Bad News Bears includes Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Joyce Van Patten, Ben Piazza.
When was The Bad News Bears released and how long is it?
The Bad News Bears was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $42.3M at the worldwide box office (4.71 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Bad News Bears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bad News Bears was composed by Jerry Fielding.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).