

Air Bud
1997-08-01 · 98 min · ★ 5.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Charles Martin Smith
- Production companies
- Keystone Pictures, Air Bud Entertainment
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 23,144,499
Top Cast
Kevin ZegersJosh Framm
Wendy MakkenaJackie Framm
Michael JeterNorm Snively
Bill CobbsArthur Chaney
Eric ChristmasJudge Cranfield
Brendan FletcherLarry Willingham
Jay BrazeauReferee 1
Nicola CavendishPrincipal Pepper
Stephen E. MillerCoach Barker
Shayn SolbergTom
Chris TurnerGreg
Frank C. TurnerBailiff
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