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Air (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Air is a 2015 sci-fi thriller directed by Christian Cantamessa. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$2.9M
Metascore
33
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Air (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Air About?

The premise of Air without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

This gripping thriller explores the formation of an unexpected partnership between a young basketball player and Nike’s innovative team. They risk everything to create the Air Jordan brand, sparking a cultural revolution. A determined mother supports her son's aspirations as he rises to become a legendary icon, forever changing the world of sports and fashion.

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Crew

The Director of Air

Directed by Christian Cantamessa.

Ratings

Air Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Air 33 on Metacritic.

Plot

Air Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Air from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the sun sets on the emerging world of basketball sponsorships, Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon), a determined Nike scout, sets out on a journey to transform the industry. His goal? To discover the perfect ambassador for the iconic swoosh-embroidered titan, Nike, which faces fierce competition from Converse, the reigning champion, as well as Adidas. At this critical juncture, Nike is struggling to make its mark.

Despite the daunting adversity ahead, Sonny collaborates with his trusted associate, Howard White (Chris Tucker), who openly acknowledges that the athletic community holds little affection for Nike, choosing instead the established reliability of Adidas. This candid reality check ignites a new urgency within Sonny, leading him to assemble a meeting with marketing vice president Rob Strasser (Jason Bateman) and his fellow strategists.

Full summary

The whole story of Air, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Air Box Office

Air grossed $2.9 million worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.9M

International
$2.9M
Videos

Air Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

AIR (2014) - San Diego Comic-Con Teaser Trailer
  • Trailer AIR (Starring Norman Reedus, Djimon Hounsou) - OFFICIAL TRAILER
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Air?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character who seeks to revolutionize basketball sponsorship?

Cars

Cars in Air

4 cars on screen, including the AM General M-35 and the MCI G 4500.

  • AM General M-35 in Air AM General M-35 Background role
  • MCI G 4500 in Air MCI G 4500 Background role
  • MCI J 4500 in Air MCI J 4500 Background role
  • Vickers-Armstrongs FV 4201 Chieftain in Air Vickers-Armstrongs FV 4201 Chieftain Background role
Details

Air Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Aire” and “Воздух”.

Also known as
  • Aire
  • Воздух
  • Légszomj
  • Sem Ar
  • 末日深眠
  • Air - I custodi del risveglio
  • Povětří
  • Powietrze
  • 얼어붙은 문명
  • אוויר
  • Zrak
  • Gaiss
+4 more
  • 一息生機
  • エアー
  • Повітря
  • กู้วิกฤติโลกสุญญากาศ

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FAQ

Air FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Air, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Air?

Air runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Air released?

Air was released on August 14, 2015.

Who directed Air?

Air was directed by Christian Cantamessa.

How much did Air make at the box office?

Air grossed $2.9 million worldwide.

How is Air rated?

Air has 33 on Metacritic, 50% on TMDB, 2.5/5 on Letterboxd and 4.6/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Air have a post-credit scene?

No. Air has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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