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The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers

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The Benchwarmers

"Get off the bench and get into the game."

2006

1h 25m

5.9(952 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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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Production Companies

Revolution Studios

Happy Madison Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Gus

David Spade

David Spade

Richie

Jon Heder

Jon Heder

Clark

Molly Sims

Molly Sims

Liz

Jon Lovitz

Jon Lovitz

Mel

Amaury Nolasco

Amaury Nolasco

Carlos

Tim Meadows

Tim Meadows

Wayne

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson

Howie

Erinn Bartlett

Erinn Bartlett

Salad Girl / Sarah

Craig Kilborn

Craig Kilborn

Jerry

Creative team

Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Written by: Allen Covert
Nick Swardson
Produced by: Jack Giarraputo
Adam Sandler

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