The Benchwarmers (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Benchwarmers is a 2006 sports comedy directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Rob Schneider, David Spade and Jon Heder. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $65 million worldwide on a $33 million budget. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Dennis Dugan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Releasing
- Budget
- $33M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Benchwarmers About?
The premise of The Benchwarmers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three men, whose childhood dreams of athletic success never materialized, decide to form a baseball team later in life to recapture a sense of glory. They unexpectedly find themselves coaching a group of misfit youngsters who also crave acceptance and a chance to shine. As they prepare for a championship game against a team of exceptionally talented elementary school students, a heartwarming story of perseverance and camaraderie unfolds, proving that anyone can be a winner.
The Benchwarmers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- happy madison
- darth vader character
- man wears eyeglasses
- girl wears eyeglasses
- reference to reggie jackson
- dark comedy
- cult film
- slapstick comedy
- drunkenness
- playing a video game
- team
- baseball
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- baseball team
- bully
- millionaire
- friend
- paperboy
- tv news
- bench
- laughter
- imbecility
- alcohol
- beer
- idiocy
- big house
- basement
- television
- internet
- cruel joke
- little person
- baseball cap
- ball
- husband wife relationship
- foolishness
- stupidity
- clumsiness
- prank
- practical joke
- crowd
- baseball stadium
- group of friends
- friendship
- scatological humor
- bullying
- flatulence
- expectant father
- gadget car
- video store
- pizza
- homerun
The Benchwarmers Cast
Rob Schneider leads the cast, with David Spade and Jon Heder. Directed by Dennis Dugan.
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Director Dennis Dugan
More from Dennis Dugan
More films directed by Dennis Dugan, best-rated first: Big Daddy, Happy Gilmore, You Don't Mess with the Zohan and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry.
The Benchwarmers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Benchwarmers 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 5.2
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The Benchwarmers Plot Summary
What happens in The Benchwarmers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a crucial moment of transformation, three self-identified “nerds”—Gus Matthews, Richie Goodman, and Clark Reedy—find themselves compelled to take action when they witness the innocent [Nelson Carmichael]‘s torment at the hands of local bullies Troy and Kyle, among others. Despite their evident lack of athletic ability, Gus and Clark muster their courage and confront the bullies, sending them fleeing with a surprising ferocity. When the antagonizers demand that they leave the field, Gus, fueled by a passionate need to assert himself, proposes a game, much to their surprise. While Richie’s attempts at baseball leave much to be desired, Gus’s hidden talent emerges, putting them at an unexpected advantage.
Full summary
The whole story of The Benchwarmers, scene by scene
The Benchwarmers Box Office & Budget
The Benchwarmers grossed $65 million worldwide on a $33 million budget, 2.0 times what it cost. $59.8 million came from the US and Canada and $5.1 million (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$65M
2.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $59.8M
- International
- $5.1M
- Budget
- $33M
The Benchwarmers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Benchwarmers.
How Well Do You Know The Benchwarmers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What prompts Gus and Clark to take action against the bullies?
Cars in The Benchwarmers
10 cars on screen, including the 1977 Ford F-Series and the Prevost H3-41.
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1977 Ford F-Series Important role -
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2003 Toyota Tundra Important role -
2001 Ford Expedition Minor role
The Benchwarmers Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Les Benchwarmers ça chauffe sur le banc” and “Los Calienta Bancas”.
- Also known as
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- Les Benchwarmers ça chauffe sur le banc
- Los Calienta Bancas
- Los calientabancas
- Varumehed
- Vaihtopenkin vakkarit
- がんばれ！ベンチウォーマーズ
- Die Bankdrücker
- Gli scaldapanchina
- 板凳队员
- La revanche des Losers
- Lúzer SC
- Los calientabanquillos
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- (J)elita ze střídačky
- חמים על הספסל
- Falhados... Por um Fio
- Резервите
- Grzanie ławy
- Os Esquenta-Banco
- Скамейка Запасных
- 벤치워머스
- Η Εκδίκηση των Losers
- Лава запасних
- Fušeri zo striedačky
- Atsarginių Suolelis
- Yedek Kulübesi
- がんばれ!ベンチウォーマーズ
- สามห่วยรวมกันเฮง
- Els escalfabanquetes
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The Benchwarmers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Benchwarmers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Benchwarmers?
The Benchwarmers runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Benchwarmers released?
The Benchwarmers was released on April 7, 2006.
Who directed The Benchwarmers?
The Benchwarmers was directed by Dennis Dugan.
More films by Dennis Dugan Who is in the cast of The Benchwarmers?
The Benchwarmers stars Rob Schneider, David Spade and Jon Heder.
How much did The Benchwarmers make at the box office?
The Benchwarmers grossed $65 million worldwide ($59.8 million domestic, $5.1 million international) on a budget of $33 million.
How is The Benchwarmers rated?
The Benchwarmers has 5.5/10 on IMDb and 25 on Metacritic.
Does The Benchwarmers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Benchwarmers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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