Disney's Air Bud

– A young boy and a talented stray dog with an amazing basketball playing ability become instant frien..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
Original Name:
Air Bud
Disney's Air Bud (1997) - Also known as Air Bud

A young boy and a talented stray dog with an amazing basketball playing ability become instant friends. Rebounding from his father's accidental death, 12-year-old Josh Framm moves with his family to the small town of Fernfield, Washington. The new kid in town, Josh has no friends and is too shy to try out for the school basketball team. Instead he prefers to practice alone on an abandoned court, he befriends a runaway golden retriever named Buddy. Josh is amazed when he realizes that Buddy loves basketball...that is playing basketball...and he is GOOD! Josh eventually makes the school team and Buddy is named the Team Mascot. Josh and Buddy become the stars of halftime. Buddy's half-time talent draws media attention. Unfortunately, when Buddy's mean former owner, Norm Snively, comes along with a scheme to cash in on the pup's celebrity, it looks like they are going to be separated.

Disney's Air Bud (1997) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Aug 1997

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Charles Martin Smith

Writer:

Kevin DiCicco (character "Air Bud"), Paul Tamasy, Aaron Mendelsohn

Main Actors:

Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena, Bill Cobbs

Plot:

A young boy and a talented stray dog with an amazing basketball playing ability become instant friends. Rebounding from his father's accidental death, 12-year-old Josh Framm moves with his family to the small town of Fernfield, Washington. The new kid in town, Josh has no friends and is too shy to try out for the school basketball team. Instead he prefers to practice alone on an abandoned court, he befriends a runaway golden retriever named Buddy. Josh is amazed when he realizes that Buddy loves basketball...that is playing basketball...and he is GOOD! Josh eventually makes the school team and Buddy is named the Team Mascot. Josh and Buddy become the stars of halftime. Buddy's half-time talent draws media attention. Unfortunately, when Buddy's mean former owner, Norm Snively, comes along with a scheme to cash in on the pup's celebrity, it looks like they are going to be separated.

Awards:

3 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Keystone Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
45%