Air Bud
Seen it?1997 | 98 min | Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 8 times its budget, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved The Peanuts Movie, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
A lonely boy befriends a stray dog who has a natural talent for basketball and together they experience the highs and lows of life as their friendship remains solid through a series of escapades.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$23 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 259K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Martin Smith
- Kevin ZegersJosh Framm
- Wendy MakkenaJackie Framm
- Michael JeterNorm Snively
- Bill CobbsArthur Chaney
- Eric ChristmasJudge Cranfield
- Brendan FletcherLarry Willingham
- Norman BrowningBuck Willingham
- Jay BrazeauReferee 1
- Nicola CavendishPrincipal Pepper
- Stephen E. MillerCoach Barker