---
title: "Benched"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/benched-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 529694
imdb_id: "tt4779344"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Benched (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/benched-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Benched
Year: 2018
Release Date: 08/17/2018 (US)
Rating: PG
Genres: Comedy and Drama
Runtime: 1h 50m
Characters/People: Don (legendary baseball coach), Michael (inexperienced assistant coach).
Plot: Don gets Michael as his new assistant coach. Their lives change dramatically. They must come together to help their team win.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Benched is a 2018 film categorized as a comedy and drama. It was released in the United States on August 17, 2018. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes and is rated PG. The story follows Don, a legendary baseball coach, and Michael, who is his new, inexperienced assistant coach. As their

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Flanigen, Robert Deaton
- **Networks / Studios**: FR Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Garret Dillahunt** as *Michael*
- **John C. McGinley** as *Don*
- **Brogan Hall** as *Timmy*
- **Jlynn Johnson** as *Carolyn*
- **Keith Jamal Evans** as *Kahil*
- **Carter Wallace** as *Rusty*
- **Darius Willis** as *Pete*
- **Kelly Lamor Wilson** as *Cheerleader*
- **Amari Johnson** as *Opposing Player*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Benched online?
Benched is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Benched worth watching?
Benched holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Benched and when was it released?
Benched is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Benched?
Benched was directed by George Flanigen, Robert Deaton.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Benched — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/529694)

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