The Air Up There (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1994, The Air Up There is a comedy and family film directed by Paul Michael Glaser, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Air Up There stars Kevin Bacon as Jimmy Dolan, Charles Gitonga Maina as Saleh, Yolanda Vazquez as Sister Susan and Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole as Nyaga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Air Up There has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Air Up There page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Air Up There tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Air Up There (1994)?
- In US, The Air Up There is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Air Up There worth watching?
- The Air Up There holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Air Up There?
- The Air Up There stars Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole and Sean McCann.