Air Bud (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1997, Air Bud is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Charles Martin Smith, running about 98 minutes. “He Sits. He Stays. He Shoots. He Scores.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Air Bud stars Kevin Zegers as Josh Framm, Wendy Makkena as Jackie Framm, Michael Jeter as Norm Snively and Bill Cobbs as Arthur Chaney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Air Bud has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 Air Bud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Air Bud tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Air Bud (1997)?
- In US, Air Bud is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 Air Bud worth watching?
- Air Bud holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Air Bud?
- Air Bud stars Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena, Michael Jeter, Bill Cobbs and Brendan Fletcher.
- When was Air Bud released?
- Air Bud was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.