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The Benchwarmers

2006·Movie·PG-13·85 min·5.9(942)

Get off the bench and get into the game.

A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard little league squads.

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Where to watch The Benchwarmers in United States

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GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

About The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers is a 2006 English-language comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan. The cast is led by Rob Schneider, David Spade, Jon Heder. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV.

The Benchwarmers was produced by Revolution Studios and Happy Madison Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 7, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $33 million, it went on to gross $65 million worldwide.

Director
Dennis Dugan
Writers
Allen Covert, Nick Swardson
Release date
April 7, 2006
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$33 million
Box office
$65 million
Production
Revolution Studios, Happy Madison Productions
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The Benchwarmers cast & crew

The Benchwarmers was directed by Dennis Dugan and written by Allen Covert and Nick Swardson.

The cast features Rob Schneider as Gus, David Spade as Richie, Jon Heder as Clark, Molly Sims as Liz, Jon Lovitz as Mel, and Amaury Nolasco as Carlos.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Waddy Wachtel, cinematography is by Thomas E. Ackerman, and it was produced by Jack Giarraputo and Adam Sandler.

Is The Benchwarmers worth watching?

The Benchwarmers holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 942 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, The Benchwarmers is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Benchwarmers

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Cast of The Benchwarmers

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Gus

David Spade

David Spade

Richie

Jon Heder

Jon Heder

Clark

Molly Sims

Molly Sims

Liz

Jon Lovitz

Jon Lovitz

Mel

Amaury Nolasco

Amaury Nolasco

Carlos

Tim Meadows

Tim Meadows

Wayne

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson

Howie

Erinn Bartlett

Erinn Bartlett

Salad Girl / Sarah

Craig Kilborn

Craig Kilborn

Jerry

John Farley

John Farley

Swimmer Boy

Bill Romanowski

Bill Romanowski

Karl

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The Benchwarmers — FAQs

Where can I watch The Benchwarmers in United States?

The Benchwarmers is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Benchwarmers on Kanopy?

Yes — The Benchwarmers is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is The Benchwarmers in?

The Benchwarmers is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Benchwarmers?

The Benchwarmers runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).

What is The Benchwarmers rated?

The Benchwarmers is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 942 ratings.

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