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Benched

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Benched

"As coaches, they're striking out."

2018

1h 50m

6.2(12 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Legendary baseball coach, Don, gets inexperienced Michael as his new assistant coach. As their lives dramatically change, the coaches must come together to help their team win.

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9 featured cast members

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Garret Dillahunt

Garret Dillahunt

Michael

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Don

Brogan Hall

Brogan Hall

Timmy

Jlynn Johnson

Jlynn Johnson

Carolyn

Keith Jamal Evans

Keith Jamal Evans

Kahil

Carter Wallace

Rusty

Darius Willis

Darius Willis

Pete

Kelly Lamor Wilson

Kelly Lamor Wilson

Cheerleader

Amari Johnson

Opposing Player

Creative team

Directed by: George Flanigen
Robert Deaton
Written by: Richard Dresser

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