# The Benchwarmers (2006)

> Three lifelong targets of bullies form an unlikely baseball team and turn an absurd sporting challenge into a loud, hopeful bid for respect.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5083

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Dennis Dugan
- Cast: Rob Schneider, David Spade, Jon Heder, Molly Sims, Jon Lovitz, Amaury Nolasco, Tim Meadows, Nick Swardson
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437863/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, sophomoric, breezy, lazy sunday, group movie night

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- [Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/402923)
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