Space Jam (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1996, Space Jam is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Joe Pytka, running about 88 minutes. “Get ready to jam.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jokes fly as the Tune Squad takes on the Nerdlucks in a hardcourt game to decide if the Looney Tunes remain here... or become attractions at a far-off galactic off-ramp called Moron Mountain. The Nerdlucks have a monstrous secret weapon: they've stolen the skills of top NBA stars like Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing and become Monstars. But that's not all, folks. The Tune Squad’s secret weapon just happens to be the finest player in this or any other universe. He's outta this world. So's the fun.

Who’s in it. Space Jam stars Michael Jordan as Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight as Stan Podolak, Theresa Randle as Juanita Jordan and Manner Washington as Jeffery Jordan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Space Jam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $250.2M 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 Space Jam page.

If you liked it. Fans of Space Jam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Space Jam (1996)?
In US, Space Jam 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 Space Jam worth watching?
Space Jam holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Space Jam?
Space Jam stars Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Manner Washington and Eric Gordon.
When was Space Jam released?
Space Jam was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.