Dorf on the Diamond
Dorf on the Diamond

Movie spotlight

Dorf on the Diamond

1996
Movie
50 min
English

Baseball Super-fan Dorf goes to a baseball game and gets involved in several funny situations.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Hal T. WeidemanGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

Low-level, inept but lovable caretaker Dorf is called upon to coach a women's fastpitch softball team after their coach is injured. Despite his lack of knowledge, Dorf's unique methods and unwavering optimism help the team overcome their challenges and strive for victory.

Critical Reception

Dorf on the Diamond was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be predictable and dated. Audiences, however, were more receptive to the slapstick comedy and the endearing performance of Tim Conway, making it a modest success in the direct-to-video market.

What Reviewers Say

  • Tim Conway's signature physical comedy is on full display, delivering laughs for fans of his previous Dorf installments.

  • The film relies heavily on predictable gags and a formulaic sports comedy plot.

  • While not critically acclaimed, the movie offers lighthearted entertainment for a specific audience.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that viewers enjoyed the silly humor and Tim Conway's performance, finding the film to be a harmless and amusing watch, though some noted its lack of originality.

Fun Fact

This film is part of a series of movies featuring the character Dorf, a diminutive and accident-prone handyman, played by veteran comedian Tim Conway.

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