The Benchwarmers

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The Benchwarmers

PG-13

2006

1h 25m

Comedy

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A baseball-loving millionaire (Jon Lovitz) helps three inept nerds (David Spade, Rob Schneider, Jon Heder) form a baseball team to compete with the meanest bullies in the Little League. One of the trio becomes the hero of nerds everywhere, until his fans learn that he was once a bully too.

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A gross-out comedy that is more sophomoric than funny, The Benchwarmers goes down swinging.

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David Mattin

BBC.com

06/06/2006

2/5

The Benchwarmers is better than it should have been. Only, that's not saying much.

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Damon Wise

Empire Magazine

06/02/2006

1/5

Even Jon Lovitz with a Batmobile, a dwarf attack in a playroom, and David Spade's best wig ever can't save this mawkish misfire.

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

06/01/2006

Just when the baseball slapstick starts wearing thin, a final-reel gush of truly cynical sentiment on behalf of the physically challenged sends the ordeal-factor off the scale.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

09/02/2020

2.5/4.0

It takes a very special person to enjoy The Benchwarmers. I am such a person.

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Alberto Abuín

Espinof

02/12/2020

A very bad movie and that unfortunately will raise enough money at the box office to continue financing this kind of nonsense. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Simon Weaving

Screenwize

10/10/2009

1/5

In the last line of the film, as the final credits thankfully disappear, Richie casually says "that was a waste of time wasn't it?" Yes. Definitely.

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Alex B.

@AlexBioni Jun 14

This movie rots my brain every time… and I love it! It’s one of the dumbest movies ever made, but I can’t stop rewatching it. Most of that is pure nostalgia from growing up watching it with my sister. It’s definitely not high art. It's packed with ridiculous humor, over the top acting, and a total commitment to its own stupidity, but that’s exactly where the charm lies. Yet beneath all the chaos, there’s still a surprisingly solid message about friendship, confidence, and standing up to bullies. It’s not a masterpiece, just a comforting, dumb comedy that always hits the spot.

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Yash B

@yashbansal Feb 21

"The Benchwarmers" is a super goofy and ridiculous comedy movie. I have to admit that I had a fun time watching this movie, despite all of its low-effort gags. The movie still manages to have a good heart by the end, and I felt it wasn't the worst way to pass the time. I do think there are a good number of jokes in here that fall flat, but for the most part, it is an enjoyable enough movie if you're willing to embrace its silly vibe. Overall, it is one of many ridiculous comedies of that era in time, but I think it is still one I can find enjoyment in if you are willing to turn your brain off for a little bit.

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Steven F.

@SteveGotScored Feb 19

One of the goofiest sports movies of all time!

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R T

@RT38660712 Sep 10

The movie was soo good to be honest the scene where Carlos’s son rn after his dad yelled at him and ran away crying jogging and where Howida was hit with a baseball and cried

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Ryan S.

@Ryanschmidty_diddyyyyh Aug 21

I’ll probably hate this when I get older but it is super funny first watch

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Brandon T

@RT15676215 Jul 25

I loved this movie as a kid and still love it now. It's unserious and hilarious. One of my favorite movies of all time, simply for the nostalgia and obscure humor. Never fails to make me laugh even though I can basically recite the script from memory.

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Synopsis

A baseball-loving millionaire (Jon Lovitz) helps three inept nerds (David Spade, Rob Schneider, Jon Heder) form a baseball team to compete with the meanest bullies in the Little League. One of the trio becomes the hero of nerds everywhere, until his fans learn that he was once a bully too.

Director: Dennis Dugan
Producer: Jack Giarraputo, Adam Sandler
Screenwriter: Allen Covert, Nick Swardson
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Happy Madison Productions, Revolution Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Crude and Suggestive Humor)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 7, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $57.7M
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)