Air Bud
"He Sits. He Stays. He Shoots. He Scores."
Originally released in 1997. Air Bud is a comedy/family film. directed by Charles Martin Smith.
Starring Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena, and Michael Jeter
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (500 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.1M
7.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Kevin Zegers
as Josh Framm
Wendy Makkena
as Jackie Framm
Michael Jeter
as Norm Snively
Bill Cobbs
as Arthur Chaney
Eric Christmas
as Judge Cranfield
Brendan Fletcher
as Larry Willingham
Norman Browning
as Buck Willingham
Jay Brazeau
as Referee 1
Nicola Cavendish
as Principal Pepper
Stephen E. Miller
as Coach Barker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,144,499
Production Companies
- Keystone Pictures
- Air Bud Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Air Bud about?
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.
Who directed Air Bud?
Air Bud was directed by Charles Martin Smith.
How long is Air Bud?
Air Bud has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Air Bud released?
Air Bud was released on August 1, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Air Bud?
The main cast of Air Bud includes Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena, Michael Jeter, Bill Cobbs, Eric Christmas.
Is Air Bud worth watching?
Air Bud has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 500 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.