BASEketball (1998) movie poster

BASEketball (1998)

"Two guys invented a game... and turned the sports world upside down!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 39% (RT: 40%, MC: 38) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 43m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (637 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
Metacritic
38
Cast
Trey Parker as Joe Cooper
Matt Stone as Doug Remer
Dian Bachar as Squeak Scolari
Yasmine Bleeth as Jenna Reed
Jenny McCarthy as Yvette Denslow
Ernest Borgnine as Ted Denslow
Robert Vaughn as Baxter Cain
Trevor Einhorn as Joey Thomas
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 637 votes. Critics scored it lower at 39%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Two losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, invent a new game combining basketball with the rules of baseball. When the game becomes a huge success, they, along with a billionaire's help, form the Professional Baseketball League where everyone gets the same pay and no team can change cities. When a rival owner wants to institute major rule changes, Coop and Remer's team is the only one standing in the way. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Trey Parker spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • David Zucker cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

BASEketball is a 1998 comedy film directed by David Zucker. Two losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, invent a new game combining basketball with the rules of baseball. When the game becomes a huge success, they, along with a billionaire's help, form the Professional Baseketball League where everyone gets the same pay and no team can change cities.

When a rival owner wants to institute major rule changes, Coop and Remer's team is the only one standing in the way. The film has been rated by 637 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, BASEketball delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. BASEketball (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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