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Air Bud
PG

Air Bud

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1997 • 98 min • Comedy · Family

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
56
Movie Knight Score
520 reviews
  • 56 Audience · 520 · 100%

A lonely boy befriends a stray dog with a natural talent for basketball. Together, they navigate life's challenges, strengthening their bond through many adventures.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Some moments of bullying
  • A character tries to exploit the dog
  • Themes of loneliness

What it models well

  • Friendship and loyalty
  • Perseverance and teamwork
  • Finding your passion

Talk about it after

  • Caring for pets
  • Dealing with loss
  • The importance of practice

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Top billed cast

Director: Charles Martin Smith • Crew: Paul Tamasy, Aaron Mendelsohn

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Details

TMDB audience
5.6/10 (520)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$3,000,000
Box office
$23,144,499
Franchise
Air Bud Collection
IMDb
tt0118570

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