Bleacher Bums (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2001, Bleacher Bums is a comedy and drama film directed by Saul Rubinek, running about 115 minutes. “A day in the life of a group of gambling buddies, as they sit in on their beloved baseball team game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adapted from a 1979 stage play written by Chicago's Organic Theater Company, BLEACHER BUMS details the exploits of a group of baseball fans as they sit in the bleachers of Lakeview Park watching a game between the hometown Bruins take on the St. Louis Eagles. Marvin (Brad Garrett) and Decker (Peter Riegert) gamble. So does Zig (Wayne Knight), even though his wife constantly nags him about the money he loses. Meanwhile, blind Greg (Matt Craven) enjoys the game through pretty Melody (Sarain Boylan), who describes it to him. A seasoned ensemble case of TV and film veterans create winning chemistry in this slice-of-life comedy.
Who’s in it. Bleacher Bums stars Brad Garrett as Marvin, Wayne Knight as Zig, Jeff Geddis as Joey and Matt Craven as Greg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bleacher Bums has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bleacher Bums page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bleacher Bums tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bleacher Bums (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bleacher Bums change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bleacher Bums worth watching?
- Bleacher Bums holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bleacher Bums?
- Bleacher Bums stars Brad Garrett, Wayne Knight, Jeff Geddis, Matt Craven and Peter Riegert.
- When was Bleacher Bums released?
- Bleacher Bums was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.