Air Bud
“He Sits. He Stays. He Shoots. He Scores.”
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.
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Air Bud (1997) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [5.1] [FTD-1009]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-04
Top Cast
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Kevin Zegers
Josh Framm
Wendy Makkena
Jackie Framm
Michael Jeter
Norm Snively
Bill Cobbs
Arthur Chaney
Eric Christmas
Judge Cranfield
Brendan Fletcher
Larry Willingham
Norman Browning
Buck Willingham
Jay Brazeau
Referee 1
Nicola Cavendish
Principal Pepper
Stephen E. Miller
Coach Barker
Shayn Solberg
Tom
Chris Turner
Greg
Christine Kennedy
Melissa
Frank C. Turner
Bailiff
Marion Dodd
Reporter
Ursula Martin
Party Mom
Kevin DiCicco
Referee 2
Jessebel Mather
Andrea Framm
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 3, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.71x
+$20.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Martin Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Tamasy, Aaron Mendelsohn, Kevin DiCicco
- Original Score
- Brahm Wenger
- Original Title
- Air Bud
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.1M
- Production Studios
- Keystone Pictures, Air Bud Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Martin Smith
Paul Tamasy, Aaron Mendelsohn, Kevin DiCicco
Brahm Wenger
Mike Southon, David Frazee, William Waring
Alison Grace
William Vince, Michael Strange, Robert Vince, Bob Weinstein, Anne Vince
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Tamasy
Writer
Aaron Mendelsohn
Writer
Charles Martin Smith
Director
Mike Southon
Director of Photography
Brahm Wenger
Original Music Composer
Bill Stewart
Stunt Coordinator
Scott J. Ateah
Stunt Coordinator
William Vince
Producer
Alison Grace
Editor
Robert Vince
Producer
Jana Stern
Costume Design
Elizabeth Wilcox
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Bud
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Air Bud 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 directed Air Bud?
Air Bud was directed by Charles Martin Smith.
Who stars in Air Bud?
The principal cast of Air Bud includes Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena, Michael Jeter, Bill Cobbs, Eric Christmas.
When was Air Bud released and how long is it?
Air Bud was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Air Bud?
Air Bud had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $23.1M at the worldwide box office (7.71 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Air Bud?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Air Bud was composed by Brahm Wenger.
Is Air Bud based on a book or true story?
Air Bud is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Kevin DiCicco".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Air Bud?
Air Bud holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).