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BASEketball 1998

“Two guys invented a game... and turned the sports world upside down!”

Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Director
David Zucker
Networks
Universal Pictures, Zucker Brothers Productions
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 R Comedy Released
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What is BASEketball?

BASEketball is a 1998 comedy film released in the United States on July 28, 1998, with a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes and an R rating. The story follows two losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, who invent a new game combining basketball and baseball rules.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Release date
Jul 28, 1998
Studios
Universal Pictures, Zucker Brothers Productions
Genres
Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
Episode runtime
~103 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Universal Pictures, Zucker Brothers Productions

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BASEketball is a 1998 comedy film released in the United States on July 28, 1998, with a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes and an R rating. The story follows two losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, who invent a new game combining basketball and baseball rules.

After the game becomes a huge success, they enlist a billionaire's help to form the Professional Baseketball League, where everyone receives the same pay and teams cannot change cities. The narrative centers on their team standing in the way of a rival owner who wants to institute major rule changes.

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Should you watch it?

“Two Milwaukee losers turn their invented backyard game into a massive professional sports league.”

Reasons to watch
  • Witness the invention of a brand new sport combining basketball and baseball.
  • See two friends rise from Milwaukee losers to league founders with a billionaire's help.
  • Enjoy the conflict when a rival owner attempts to institute major rule changes.
Keep in mind
  • A rival owner tries to change the rules, which may frustrate viewers rooting for the original setup.

Watch it if you want to see two friends from Milwaukee create the Professional Baseketball League.

The film runs for one hour and forty-three minutes, carries an R rating, and focuses on sports comedy and league rivalries.

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Where can I stream BASEketball?

The provided sources indicate that the movie is available to rent or buy, but do not specify exact streaming platforms.

Is BASEketball worth watching?

It is worth watching if you enjoy sports comedies about two losers from Milwaukee who invent a successful new game.

What is the runtime or binge duration?

The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes.

Are there essential episodes to watch?

BASEketball is a feature-length film released in 1998 rather than a television series with episodes.

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