that familiar combo of kids and sports." David Palmer gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying that Ferrell and the film were much funnier than "a PG-rated kids film has any right being". Box office The film grossed $20.2 million in its opening weekend, finishing in 2nd place behind fellow newcomer Monster-in-Law ($23.1 million). Kicking and Screaming earned $52.8 million in the U.S. and Canada, and $3.2 million in other territories for a worldwide total $56.1 million, against a production budget of $45 million. Kicking and Screaming became the highest grossing soccer movie, beating Bend It Like Beckham which grossed $32.5 million. Awards and nominations Golden Raspberry Awards Will Ferrell nominated for Worst Actor (also for Bewitched) Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie, Actor: Ferrell nominated for Comedy (also for Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy) Choice Movie, Hissy Fit: Ferrell 2005: Choice Movie Sleazebag: Ferrell References External links 2005 films American association football films 2005 LGBT-related films 2000s sports comedy films Universal Pictures films Films shot in California Films directed by Jesse Dylan American LGBT-related films American sports comedy films Films scored by Mark Isham American children's comedy films 2005 comedy films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films