The Air Up There
"Jimmy Dolan went to recruit a new player. What he found was a whole new ballgame."
Originally released in 1994. The Air Up There is a family/comedy film. directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
Starring Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, and Yolanda Vazquez
Synopsis
Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 7, 1994
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (160 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$21M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $21,011,500
Production Companies
- NBB Unit One Film Partners
- Hollywood Pictures
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Interscope Communications
- Nomura Babcock & Brown
- Longview Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Air Up There about?
Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy...
Who directed The Air Up There?
The Air Up There was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
How long is The Air Up There?
The Air Up There has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Air Up There released?
The Air Up There was released on January 7, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Air Up There?
The main cast of The Air Up There includes Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole, Sean McCann.
Is The Air Up There worth watching?
The Air Up There has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 160 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.