Air Bud

Air Bud

He Sits. He Stays. He Shoots. He Scores.

PG 1997 · 98 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Family

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.

Directed by Charles Martin Smith · Written by Paul Tamasy

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Cast

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

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