20 Movies Like Benchwarmers

If you like the movie Benchwarmers, you may also like these:

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Metacritic: 55/100
Information
Runtime: 92 min
Genre: Comedy, Sport
Awards: 2 wins & 9 nominations
Writer: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Actors: Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Vince Vaughn
Language: English, German
Country: Germany, United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” is a comedy film about a group of misfits who form a dodgeball team to save their gym from being taken over by a corporate fitness chain. They compete in a high-stakes dodgeball tournament against the reigning champions, led by a pompous and ruthless adversary.

Blades of Glory

Blades of Glory
Blades of Glory
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 70%
Metacritic: 64/100
Information
Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Comedy, Sport
Awards: 3 wins & 10 nominations
Writer: Craig Cox, Jeff Cox, Busy Philipps
Actors: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Amy Poehler
Language: English, Japanese
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Blades of Glory” is a comedy film about two rival figure skaters who are banned from competing individually but find a loophole to compete as the first-ever male-male figure skating pair, aiming to reclaim their glory and prove their skills on the ice.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Metacritic: 66/100
Information
Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Comedy, Sport
Awards: 8 wins & 9 nominations
Writer: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Actors: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen
Language: English, French
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” is a comedy film about a NASCAR racing champion named Ricky Bobby whose life takes a comedic turn when he loses his fortune and must find a way to reclaim his glory on the racetrack. With the help of his loyal friend and teammate, Ricky Bobby learns valuable lessons about friendship, family, and the true meaning of success.

Semi-Pro

Semi-Pro
Semi-Pro
Internet Movie Database: 5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 23%
Metacritic: 47/100
Information
Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Comedy, Sport
Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations
Writer: Scot Armstrong
Actors: Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, André 3000
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Semi-Promovie” is a comedic film that follows a group of high school students as they navigate the challenges and hilarity of planning a semi-formal prom. With quirky characters and unexpected twists, the movie explores the ups and downs of teenage relationships and the quest for the perfect prom night.

The Waterboy

The Waterboy
The Waterboy
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 33%
Metacritic: 41/100
Information
Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Comedy, Sport
Awards: 6 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Actors: Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

The Waterboy is a comedy film about a socially inept water boy for a college football team who discovers his talent for tackling and becomes a star player. With the help of his coach, he overcomes his underdog status and leads the team to success.

Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 62%
Metacritic: 31/100
Information
Runtime: 92 min
Genre: Comedy, Sport
Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations
Writer: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Actors: Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

Happy Gilmore is a comedy film about a failed hockey player who discovers he has a talent for golf and joins the professional tour to save his grandmother’s house. Along the way, he must overcome his unorthodox playing style and confront a rival golfer.

Billy Madison

Billy Madison
Billy Madison
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 40%
Metacritic: 16/100
Information
Runtime: 89 min
Genre: Comedy
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Actors: Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
Language: English, French, Spanish
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Billy Madison” is a comedy film about a man named Billy who must repeat grades 1-12 in order to inherit his father’s company, leading to hilarious and absurd situations as he interacts with children and teachers.

White Chicks

White Chicks
White Chicks
Internet Movie Database: 5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 15%
Metacritic: 41/100
Information
Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Awards: 3 wins & 13 nominations
Writer: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans
Actors: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Busy Philipps
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“White Chicks” is a comedy film about two FBI agents who go undercover as white women in order to solve a kidnapping case. The movie follows their hilarious and outrageous attempts to blend in and navigate the world of high society.

Hot Rod

Hot Rod
Hot Rod
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 39%
Metacritic: 43/100
Information
Runtime: 88 min
Genre: Comedy, Sport
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Writer: Pam Brady
Actors: Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Ian McShane
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Hot Rod” is a comedy film about a self-proclaimed stuntman who sets out to perform a death-defying stunt to raise money for his stepfather’s life-saving surgery, despite his lack of skills and constant failures. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles and comedic mishaps, leading to a hilarious and outrageous adventure.

Nacho Libre

Nacho Libre
Nacho Libre
Internet Movie Database: 5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 40%
Metacritic: 52/100
Information
Runtime: 92 min
Genre: Comedy, Family, Sport
Awards: 1 win & 11 nominations
Writer: Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, Mike White
Actors: Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Héctor Jiménez
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Nacho Libre” is a comedy film about a Mexican cook who becomes a luchador (professional wrestler) to support the orphanage where he works, facing various challenges and comedic situations along the way.”

The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard
The Longest Yard
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 31%
Metacritic: 48/100
Information
Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Sport
Awards: 3 wins & 17 nominations
Writer: Albert S. Ruddy, Tracy Keenan Wynn, Sheldon Turner
Actors: Adam Sandler, Burt Reynolds, Chris Rock
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“The Longest Yard” is a sports comedy film about a former professional football player who ends up in prison and is tasked with forming a team of inmates to play against the prison guards in a football game. The movie follows their journey as they train, bond, and ultimately challenge the authority of the prison system.

Old School

Old School
Old School
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 60%
Metacritic: 54/100
Information
Runtime: 88 min
Genre: Comedy
Awards: 5 nominations
Writer: Court Crandall, Todd Phillips, Scot Armstrong
Actors: Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Old School” is a comedy film about three middle-aged men who start a fraternity in order to relive their college days, causing chaos and hilarity along the way.

Step Brothers

Step Brothers
Step Brothers
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 55%
Metacritic: 51/100
Information
Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Comedy
Awards: 3 wins & 2 nominations
Writer: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, John C. Reilly
Actors: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Step Brothers” is a comedy film about two middle-aged men, Brennan and Dale, who become stepbrothers when their parents get married. The movie follows their hilarious and immature antics as they struggle to adjust to their new living arrangement and eventually form an unlikely bond.

Superbad

Superbad
Superbad
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 76/100
Information
Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Comedy
Awards: 11 wins & 24 nominations
Writer: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg
Actors: Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

Superbad is a comedy film about two high school best friends who embark on a wild night of partying and misadventures in their quest to lose their virginity before graduation.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%
Metacritic: 63/100
Information
Runtime: 94 min
Genre: Comedy
Awards: 1 win & 13 nominations
Writer: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Actors: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Steve Carell
Language: English, French, Spanish
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” is a comedy film about a 1970s news anchor, Ron Burgundy, who must navigate the challenges of a changing industry and a female co-anchor while trying to maintain his ego and dominance in the newsroom.

Zoolander

Zoolander
Zoolander
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 65%
Metacritic: 61/100
Information
Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Comedy
Awards: 1 win & 11 nominations
Writer: Drake Sather, Ben Stiller, John Hamburg
Actors: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor
Language: English
Country: Germany, United States, Australia
Data provided by OMDB API

Zoolander is a comedy film about a dim-witted male model who becomes unwittingly involved in a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia. With the help of a journalist, he must uncover the truth and save the day.

Napoleon Dynamite

Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 72%
Metacritic: 64/100
Information
Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Comedy
Awards: 10 wins & 23 nominations
Writer: Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
Actors: Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“Napoleon Dynamite” is a quirky comedy about an awkward and eccentric teenager named Napoleon who navigates high school life in a small town, dealing with family dynamics, friendship, and his own unique interests and aspirations.

The Hangover

The Hangover
The Hangover
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
Metacritic: 73/100
Information
Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Comedy
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award13 wins & 25 nominations total
Writer: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Actors: Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha
Language: English
Country: United States, Germany
Data provided by OMDB API

“The Hangover” is a comedy film about four friends who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party, but wake up the next morning with no memory of the previous night and must retrace their steps to find the missing groom before his wedding.

21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 69/100
Information
Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Awards: 11 wins & 21 nominations
Writer: Michael Bacall, Jonah Hill, Patrick Hasburgh
Actors: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube
Language: English
Country: United States
Data provided by OMDB API

“21 Jump Street” is a comedy film about two young police officers who are sent undercover as high school students to infiltrate a drug ring. As they navigate the challenges of high school life, they must balance their mission with their newfound friendships and personal growth.

Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Metacritic: 71/100
Information
Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Action, Comedy, War
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 47 nominations total
Writer: Justin Theroux, Ben Stiller, Etan Cohen
Actors: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr.
Language: English, Mandarin
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Data provided by OMDB API

“Tropic Thunder” is a satirical action comedy film that follows a group of self-absorbed actors who inadvertently find themselves in a real war zone while filming a Vietnam War movie. As they struggle to survive, they must confront their own egos and face the realities of war.

Leave a Comment

Index