description Bad News Bears Overview
Bad News Bears is a 2005 remake of the 1976 film *The Bad News Bears*, directed by Richard Linklater. The movie stars Billy Bob Thornton, Greg Kinnear, and Marcia Gay Harden, and was produced by Paramount Pictures. It earned $34.3 million at the box office despite a $35 million budget, receiving mixed critical reception.
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info Bad News Bears Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2005 |
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Who stars in the 2005 Bad News Bears?
The 2005 remake stars Billy Bob Thornton as coach Morris Buttermaker, with Greg Kinnear and Marcia Gay Harden also in the cast. It was directed by Richard Linklater and produced by Paramount Pictures.
Is Bad News Bears a remake of an older movie?
Yes. The 2005 film remakes The Bad News Bears, released in 1976. Both films center on a rough youth baseball team and an unconventional coach, but the newer version updates the setting and tone.
What is the plot of Bad News Bears?
A former minor-league player is hired to coach a struggling team of children and tries to turn them into a competitive baseball club. The story mixes sports comedy with conflicts over parenting, pressure, class, and winning.
How did the 2005 Bad News Bears perform at the box office?
The film earned about $34.3 million against a reported $35 million production budget. That result was below the break-even point before marketing and distribution costs, which helps explain why it did not become a major theatrical hit.
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