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The Benchwarmers

5.920061h 25mPG-13MovieComedy

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.

DirectorDennis Dugan
WritersAllen Covert·Nick Swardson
ProducersJack Giarraputo·Adam Sandler

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Cast · Directed by Dennis Dugan

RSRob Schneider
Rob Schneider
Gus
DSDavid Spade
David Spade
Richie
JHJon Heder
Jon Heder
Clark
JLJon Lovitz
Jon Lovitz
Mel
CKCraig Kilborn
Craig Kilborn
Jerry
MSMolly Sims
Molly Sims
Liz
TMTim Meadows
Tim Meadows
Wayne
NSNick Swardson
Nick Swardson
Howie
EBErinn Bartlett
Erinn Bartlett
Salad Girl / Sarah
ANAmaury Nolasco
Amaury Nolasco
Carlos
BRBill Romanowski
Bill Romanowski
Karl
SSSean Salisbury
Sean Salisbury
Brad

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The Benchwarmers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Benchwarmers?

The Benchwarmers is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Sony Pictures Core in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Benchwarmers on Netflix?

Yes — The Benchwarmers is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Benchwarmers on Amazon Prime Video?

The Benchwarmers isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Benchwarmers for free?

The Benchwarmers is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Benchwarmers?

Yes — The Benchwarmers is followed by Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls (2019) in the Benchwarmers Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Benchwarmers?

The Benchwarmers is the first film in the Benchwarmers Collection.

Is The Benchwarmers part of a trilogy?

No — The Benchwarmers is part of the Benchwarmers Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Benchwarmers Collection?

There are 2 films in the Benchwarmers Collection: The Benchwarmers (2006) and Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls (2019).