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The Bad News Bears

6.919761h 42mPGMovieFamilyComedyDrama

An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.

DirectorMichael Ritchie
WriterBill Lancaster
ProducerStanley R. Jaffe

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 40 other countries

The Bad News Bears isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium and 36 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Michael Ritchie

WMWalter Matthau
Walter Matthau
Morris Buttermaker
TOTatum O'Neal
Tatum O'Neal
Amanda Whurlitzer
VMVic Morrow
Vic Morrow
Roy Turner
JPJoyce Van Patten
Joyce Van Patten
Cleveland
BPBen Piazza
Ben Piazza
Bob Whitewood
JHJackie Earle Haley
Jackie Earle Haley
Kelly Leak
ALAlfred Lutter
Alfred Lutter
Ogilvie
CBChris Barnes
Chris Barnes
Tanner Boyle
EBErin Blunt
Erin Blunt
Ahmad Abdul Rahim
GCGary Lee Cavagnaro
Gary Lee Cavagnaro
Endelberg
JEJayme Escobedo
Jayme Escobedo
Jose Agilar
SFScott Firestone
Scott Firestone
Regi Tower

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The Bad News Bears — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bad News Bears?

The Bad News Bears isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Angola, Austria and Australia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Bad News Bears on Netflix?

No, The Bad News Bears is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is The Bad News Bears on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Bad News Bears isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Bad News Bears for free?

The Bad News Bears isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to The Bad News Bears?

Yes — The Bad News Bears is followed by The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) in the Bad News Bears Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Bad News Bears?

The Bad News Bears is the first film in the Bad News Bears Collection.

Is The Bad News Bears part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Bad News Bears is part of a trilogy, alongside The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) and The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978).

How many movies are in the Bad News Bears Collection?

There are 3 films in the Bad News Bears Collection: The Bad News Bears (1976), The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) and The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978).