The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers

Movie

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  • Genre(s): Comedy
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Dennis Dugan, Nancy Karlin, Melinda Johnson, Dennis M. White, Hope Garrison See all Crew
  • Cast(s): Rob Schneider, David Spade, Jon Heder, Molly Sims, Jon Lovitz See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 20min
  • Music: Waddy Wachtel,Bob Newlan,Greg Zimmerman,Michael D. Wilhoit,Christopher Assells
  • Award(s): Teen Choice 2006 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Swapped, Outcome
  • Story:
    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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5.5/10
IMDb

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STORY AND RATINGS

Story
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.
Ratings

5.5/10

IMDb

AWARDS

Nominations
Teen Choice Award

Movies Choice Actor Comedy For | 2006 | Jon

Movies Choice Comedy | 2006

Movie Choice Rumble | 2006 | Jon

Movies Choice Chemistry | 2006 | Rob

Movies Choice Actor Comedy | 2006 | Jon

Razzie Award

Worst Actor of the Decade | 2010 | Rob

Worst Actor For | 2007 | Rob

Worst Actor | 2007 | Rob

Stinker Award

Worst OnScreen Hairstyle | 2006 | David

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

The drills that Reggie Jackson used for the boys were actual drills he did as a kid.

In an interview with Howard Stern, Adam Sandler said he specifically cast David Spade and Rob Schneider to force them to work together in order to smooth over a rift that the two had with each other.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jon Moscot was a 14-year-old extra in the film. He was not credited, as his parents were concerned his college eligibility could be adversely impacted. Moscot has said that he gave up seven home runs to Rob Schneider during the filming.

The issue with the player with the fake birth certificate is based on a real event. Danny Almonte, originally from the Dominican Republic, playing for a U.S. team from New York City was found to be too old. He was actually 14, not 12, the cut-off age. He had a forged birth certificate. His team had won their regional competition and were eliminated in the semifinals of the Little League World Series but, as a result of the scandal, the entire team was disqualified, had their records erased, and the coach banned for life from Little League baseball.

The stadium built for the final game features architectural details borrowed from several Major League parks: Yankee Stadium since the 1970s (the "wedding-cake" trim on top of the bleachers' wall), Wrigley Field (the brick-and-ivy fences), Fenway Park (the Green Monster fence), and Chase Field (the pool area behind right field).

Popular Dialogues

"Richie: [after hitting the ball] I ticked it, it hit the bat! Charlie Catcher: You're ssstill out. Richie: You're ssstill fat!"

"Gus: Man! I haven't even been on a baseball field in over 10 years. Clark: I've never been on a baseball field, if I did, the kids in my neighborhood would spit loogies on my forehead. Gus: Thats horrible, baseball's America's past time... thats like saying you've never had apple pie. Gus: You've never had apple pie? Clark: My mom said it would give me diarrhea. Gus: That's ridiculous, Clark! You have to try it at least once! Clark: Diarrhea? Gus: No! Baseball!"