The coach is waiting for his next beer. The pitcher is waiting for her first bra. The team is waiting for a miracie. Consider the possibilities.
Film Synopsis
The Bad News Bears (1976) follows a washed-up ex-minor league pitcher hired to coach the worst team in a Southern California Little League division. As the mismatched group of inexperienced players struggles against stronger opponents, the reluctant coach gradually molds them into a competitive team while confronting the league’s intense pressure to win. This sports comedy blends irreverent humor, underdog spirit, and social satire in a story about teamwork and the meaning of competition.
The Bad News Bears Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Paramount BD-ALL/US 2021 | Imprint BD-ALL/AU 2021 | Paramount DVD-0/US 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Scott Harrison | |||
| Shot on Super-8: Jackie Earle Haley’s Home Movies | |||
| Get to the Finals - Interview with Producer Stanley Jaffe | |||
| Life Imitates Art - Interview with Actor Jackie Earle Haley | |||
| Sometimes You Lose - Interview with Filmmaker Kevin Smith | |||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Paramount’s “Widescreen Collection” DVD contains no extras. It is also available in “The Bad News Bears: Triple Play Collection” box set with The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) and The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978).
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