The Comebacks (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Comebacks is a 2007 sports comedy starring David Koechner and Robert Ri'chard. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $13.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Atomic
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Comebacks About?
The premise of The Comebacks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A disgraced coach, Lambeau Fields, believes he's the "worst coach ever" and is given a final chance at redemption leading the Heartland State University team. He assembles a quirky group of overlooked athletes and employs unconventional training methods. These methods unexpectedly lead to a remarkable turnaround for the struggling underdogs, who find themselves facing off against their undefeated rivals, the Lone Star State Unbeatables, in a high-stakes championship game.
The Comebacks Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- satirical
- parody
- satire
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- limousine
- enough is enough
- bare legs
- believe in yourself
- woman wears high heels
- female bare legs
- legs
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- woman wears short shorts
- female soccer player
- overweight man
- coach
- football
- championship
- sports team
- quarterback
- football team
- football coach
- failure
- college
- baseball
- spoof
- surfboard
- football ball
- caucasian
- latex gloves
- horse
- african american
- blue jean jacket
- hat
- football movie
- reference to google
- family relationships
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- woman gymnast
- song during credits
- rivalry
- man in woman's underwear
- locker room
- husband wife relationship
- gymnast
- gymnastics
- football field
- father daughter relationship
- exchange student
- cross dresser
The Comebacks Cast
David Koechner leads the cast, with Robert Ri'chard.
The Comebacks Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Comebacks 25 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 4.0
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The Comebacks Plot Summary
What happens in The Comebacks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the dubious title of the worst coach in sports history weighs heavily on his shoulders, Coach Lambeau Fields (David Koechner) unexpectedly finds himself inspired by the chance to turn his misfortunes around. With encouragement from fellow coach Freddie Wiseman (Carl Weathers), he decides to make one last, desperate attempt for redemption. This leads him to set aside family matters and relocate with his devoted wife, Barb (Melora Hardin), to the charming town of Plainfolk, Texas. There, he eagerly accepts the role of head coach for Heartland State University’s football team, a diverse group of misfits who share his enthusiasm for the sport.
Full summary
The whole story of The Comebacks, scene by scene
The Comebacks Box Office
The Comebacks grossed $13.5 million worldwide. $13.3 million came from the US and Canada and $189,227 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.5M
- US & Canada
- $13.3M
- International
- $189.2K
The Comebacks Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Comebacks.
How Well Do You Know The Comebacks?
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
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What is the name of the main character who is the coach of the Heartland State University football team?
Cars in The Comebacks
16 cars on screen, including the 1972 Checker Taxicab and the 1964 Chevrolet C-Series.
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2006 Dodge Ram Minor role
The Comebacks Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Sports Movie” and “Il peggior allenatore del mondo”.
- Also known as
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- Sports Movie
- Il peggior allenatore del mondo
- Мстители
- Bacha na balóny
- Tuti lúzerek
- Los futboleros
- המתקמבקים
- Um Time de Malucos
- Sportowy film
- Отмъстителите
- 컴백스
- Месники
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Movies Like The Comebacks
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Comeback Kid, The Comeback Trail and The Winning Season.
The Comebacks FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Comebacks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Comebacks?
The Comebacks runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Comebacks released?
The Comebacks was released on October 19, 2007.
Who is in the cast of The Comebacks?
The Comebacks stars David Koechner and Robert Ri'chard.
How much did The Comebacks make at the box office?
The Comebacks grossed $13.5 million worldwide ($13.3 million domestic, $189,227 international).
How is The Comebacks rated?
The Comebacks has 25 on Metacritic.
Does The Comebacks have a post-credit scene?
No. The Comebacks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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