IMDb 6.7 2004 HD

DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

2004
Comedy
93 min PG-13 USA
6.36 / 10
6.7 IMDB

When megalomaniacal White Goodman, the owner of a trendy, high-end fitness center, makes a move to take over the struggling local gym run by happy-go-lucky Pete La Fleur,…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rawson Marshall Thurber / Darrell Woodard / Tricia Ronten / George Bamber / Seth Edelstein / Raymond Prado / Steve Lonano
Starring
Vince Vaughn / Christine Taylor / Ben Stiller / Rip Torn / Justin Long / Stephen Root / Joel David Moore / Chris Williams

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

hilarious absurd underdog enjoyable silly quotable energetic cult classic charming predictable lighthearted

Reviews

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Chloe Peterson
May 8, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that has rightfully earned its cult status, offering a potent blend of heartfelt underdog sentiment and laugh-out-loud absurdity. 'DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story' is a triumph of comedic timing and character work. Vince Vaughn…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 8, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

For those who appreciate a comedy that doesn't take itself seriously, 'DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story' delivers in spades. The central conflict, a dodgeball tournament between a struggling gym and a corporate fitness empire, provides ample opportunity for…

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Penelope Davies
May 8, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Rarely does a comedy hit its stride with such consistent comedic force as 'DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story'. It’s a masterclass in embracing the silly, with a premise that’s as simple as it is effective. Vince Vaughn’s portrayal…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 8, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a film that knows precisely what it is: a high-concept, low-brow comedy designed for maximum laughs. 'DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story' pits the earnest, if slightly hapless, Pete La Fleur against the ostentatious White Goodman in…

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Eleanor Vance
May 8, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A glorious celebration of the absurd, 'DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story' is a comedy that understands its own ridiculousness and leans into it with infectious enthusiasm. Vince Vaughn anchors the film with his easygoing charm as Pete La…

FAQs

The ensemble cast is crucial to 'DodgeBall's' enduring appeal. Vince Vaughn brings his signature charm to the earnest Pete La Fleur, while Ben Stiller delivers a hilariously villainous performance as White Goodman. Christine Taylor provides a strong counterpoint, and supporting players like Rip Torn and Justin Long inject vital comedic energy. Their chemistry and commitment to the absurd elevate the material.