Apple TVThe Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.3
Overview
A troubled, rebellious teen drives his rambunctious baseball team out to Houston where they play an exhibition game and the boy meets his estranged father, and hires him as the teams coach.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Overview
A troubled, rebellious teen drives his rambunctious baseball team out to Houston where they play an exhibition game and the boy meets his estranged father, and hires him as the teams coach.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central focus on youth sports, teamwork, and personal growth, particularly the reconciliation between a father and son, presents themes that are largely apolitical and universally valued, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a diverse ensemble of child actors, including a female character in a traditionally male sports role and racial diversity within the team. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, focusing on the team's experiences rather than explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film "The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training" does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on a youth baseball team's journey and their coach, without exploring queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a sequel to 'The Bad News Bears' (1976) and features returning characters who maintain their original genders. New characters introduced are not gender-swapped versions of prior established characters.
This film is a direct sequel to the 1976 movie, largely retaining its original cast. No established character from the prior installment or source material had their race changed in this film. New characters introduced are not considered race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
5.7
Critic Ratings
5.0
4.7
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