Kicking & Screaming (2005)

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Studio: Universal Pictures Studio: Universal Pictures

Rating: PG

Release Date: May 13, 2005

Running Time: 90 mins.

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, Kate Walsh, Mike Ditka, Musetta Vander, Dylan McLaughlin, Josh Hutcherson, Rachael Harris, Laura Kightlinger, Steven Anthony Lawrence

director: Jesse Dylan

Phil Weston is an average Joe who's had to put up all his life with his overly competitive father, Buck. When Phil decides to coach his 10-year-old son's soccer team, he goes head-to-head for the league championship against Buck, who coaches his own young son on the preeminent team of the league. Old scores come into play as Phil and Buck find themselves going to extreme measures to win the championship trophy.

Kicking & Screaming--about a guy who takes out his frustrations with his overly competitive father on the playing fields of a boys' soccer league--is sort of a cross between Bad News Bears and Parenthood. Although not nearly as endearing as either one of those films, it still has its moments thanks to Will Ferrell.

Story

Phil Weston (Ferrell) is a kindly fellow who owns and runs a vitamin store, has a lovely wife (Kate Walsh) and son, and has some serious issues with his father, Buck (Robert…