The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
“They never met an adult they couldn't drive crazy.”
A small time promotor/hustler takes the pint-sized baseball team to Japan for a match against the country's best little league baseball team which sparks off a series of adventures and mishaps the boys come into.
Where to watch The Bad News Bears Go to Japan in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Bad News Bears Go to Japan there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is a 1978 English-language comedy film directed by John Berry. The cast is led by Tony Curtis, Jackie Earle Haley, Tomisaburō Wakayama. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 30, 1978, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Berry
- Writers
- Bill Lancaster
- Release date
- June 30, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan cast & crew
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan was directed by John Berry and written by Bill Lancaster.
The cast features Tony Curtis as Marvin Lazar, Jackie Earle Haley as Kelly Leak, Tomisaburō Wakayama as Coach Shimizu, Kanji Inoki as Self, Hatsune Ishihara as Arika, and George Wyner as The Network Director.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Chihara, cinematography is by Kōzō Okazaki, and it was produced by Michael Ritchie.
Is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan worth watching?
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
Tony Curtis
Marvin Lazar
Jackie Earle Haley
Kelly Leak
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Coach Shimizu
Kanji Inoki
Self
Hatsune Ishihara
Arika
George Wyner
The Network Director
Lonny Chapman
Louis the Gambler
Matthew Anton
E.R.W. Tillyard III
Erin Blunt
Ahmad Rahim
George Gonzales
Miguel Agilar
Brett Marx
Jimmy Feldman
David Pollock
Rudy Stein
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The Bad News Bears Go to Japan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Bad News Bears Go to Japan in United States?
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan in?
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan?
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Bad News Bears Go to Japan rated?
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan is rated PG. It holds a 4.8/10 audience score from 43 ratings.
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