Sports-themed, potty-mouthed, good-natured comedy The Underdoggs follows a tradition of comedy films that see an unlikely protagonist forced into helping a languishing, substandard sports club. Although you may have seen many movies like The Underdoggs before, the hook can often be the casting, and in this particular outing, the production has pinned its hopes on Snoop Dogg to bring home a winning trophy. If you loved this feel-good Prime Video comedy movie then here are 10 more just like it.
10 Movies Like The Underdoggs
Kingpin (1996)
Bill Murray as Ernie McCracken rises above the other leads in this under-rated and hilarious comedy set around the world of ten-pin bowling. The film may feel formulaic, but that’s not the point, and it’s worth it all for the uplifting ending.
Dodgeball (2004)
Vince Vaughn shines in another story of underdogs fighting for their chance at glory against the odds, this time in the quirky world of dodgeball. Vaughn is understated and resonates with viewers, an everyman that we really root for leading to a hilarious but satisfying third act.
Cool Runnings (1993)
Comedy legend John Candy turns in a perfect performance in this classic feel-good story, inspired by real events. We follow a Jamaican sprinter, banned from the Olympic Games, who enlists the help of a disgraced coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team. Inspirational. funny and heartwarming.
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Jack Black is the voice actor who ensured the success of the animated comedy adventure, which is still going strong today, with a fourth entry in the franchise arriving in cinemas in 2024. Jack Black makes the character his own, and is still on board for the fourth film, proving his performance is key to the movies’ success.
Major League (1989)
When the new owner of the Cleveland Indians assembles a terrible team of players her ulterior motives are soon spotted, and this team of underdogs strike back. Charlie Sheen would deliver a performance so resonating, that real-life relief pitcher Mitch Williams associated with the Chicago Cubs when the film was released was inspired to model himself after the Rick Vaughn character. Vaughn would wear the number 99 and had “Wild Thing” played when entering games, starting an ongoing trend.
The Benchwarmers (2006)
Rob Schneider shines in this baseball-themed movie that sees three friends collaborating to form a team that can take on the bullies that would make their lives miserable in their past. The three leads are hard to separate, with Schneider starring alongside David Spade and Jon Heder, who all hold their own.
The Bad New Bears (1976)
One of the earliest inspirations for movies like The Underdoggs, this classic 70s baseball film is much loved and used as a template for similar films to follow, and the fantastic performance from Walter Matthau, and the rest of the cast, elevates this to an American classic.
Happy Gilmore (1996)
Adam Sandler made his mark in this golf-themed underdog story, with a performance that would cement him in the mind of the public as a leading comedic frontman. Sandler owns the role portraying the ex-ice hockey player turned golf pro with verve and heart.
Talladega Nights (2006)
Will Ferrell stars in this riotous and much-loved comedy that revolves around the world of NASCAR. The film has a fantastic ensemble cast including John C Reilly and Sacha Baron Cohen, but Ferrell steals the show making this an iconic comedic performance.
The Mighty Ducks (1992)
Emilio Estevez manages to deliver on all fronts in this hockey-themed comedy classic. Estevez owns the role of a disgraced lawyer, ordered to coach a downtrodden team, teaching them life lessons, and finding that his punishment may just be able to offer him a shot at personal redemption from when he was a young player too. Charming and heart-warming, this tops our list.
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