Air Bud (1997): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Air Bud is a 1997 family comedy directed by Charles Martin Smith, starring Kevin Zegers as Josh Framm, Wendy Makkena and Jessebel Mather. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $23.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Charles Martin Smith
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Keystone Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Air Bud About?
The premise of Air Bud without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He sits. He stays. He shoots. He scores. A solitary boy forms a bond with a stray dog who unexpectedly shows an innate talent for basketball. Together they navigate triumphs and setbacks, their friendship staying strong as they embark on a series of light‑hearted escapades that test and celebrate their loyalty.
Air Bud Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- dog movie
- lawsuit
- gavel
- abandoned church
- car in water
- clown
- basketball
- character name in title
- stray dog
- stray
- animal in cast credits
- young boy
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- middle school
- slimehouse
- basketball sport
- basketball movie
- high concept comedy
- slapstick comedy
- animals family
- school
- saxophone
- cheering
- bass drum
- clarinet
- applause
- trombone
- tuba
- cymbals
- drum
- trumpet
- flute
- dog
- defendant
- courtroom
- bailiff
- judge
- court case
- sports team
- washington state
- moving in
- loss of father
- junior high school
- bed
- slobber
- widow
- newspaper
- trial
- case file
Air Bud Cast & Characters
Kevin Zegers leads the cast as Josh Framm, with Wendy Makkena as Jackie Framm and Jessebel Mather as Andrea Framm. Directed by Charles Martin Smith; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Charles Martin Smith
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Kevin Zegers as Josh Framm - Wendy Makkena as Jackie Framm
- Jessebel Mather as Andrea Framm
- buddy as Buddy
Also Starring in Air Bud
· 16 more- Brendan Fletcher Larry Willingham
- Norman Browning Buck Willingham
- Bill Cobbs Arthur Chaney
- Stephen E. Miller Coach Barker
- Shayn Solberg Tom
- Michael Jeter Norm Snively
- Eric Christmas Judge Cranfield
- Nicola Cavendish Principal Pepper
- Christine Kennedy Melissa
- Marion Dodd Reporter
- Jay Brazeau Referee 1
- Frank C. Turner Bailiff
- Chris Turner Greg
- Ursula Martin Party Mom
- Kevin DiCicco Referee 2
- Kati Mather Andrea Framm
More from Charles Martin Smith
More films directed by Charles Martin Smith: A Christmas Gift from Bob and Stone of Destiny.
Air Bud Plot Summary
What happens in Air Bud from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After the death of his father, twelve-year-old Josh Framm, his mother Jackie Framm, and his two-year-old sister Andrea Framm relocate to Fernfield, Washington. Josh fills his days with practice on a makeshift basketball court tucked behind an old, abandoned church, where he discovers an abandoned Golden Retriever who had recently escaped from a harsh owner. The dog’s name is Buddy, and the moment Josh calls him into play, a special connection forms between boy and dog.
Full summary
The whole story of Air Bud, scene by scene
Air Bud Box Office
Air Bud grossed $23.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$23.1M
- US & Canada
- $23.1M
Air Bud Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Air Bud (1997) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [5.1] [FTD-1009]
- Featurette Air Bud Sports News - Halftime Show
- Featurette Air Bud Sports News - Model Teammate
- Featurette Air Bud Sports News - Snively
How Well Do You Know Air Bud?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What sport does Buddy the dog excel at in the film?
Cars in Air Bud
8 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1996 Toyota 4Runner.
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1970 Chevrolet C-Series Main role -
1996 Toyota 4Runner Important role -
1981 Dodge Aries K Minor role -
1974 Ford L-Series Minor role
Air Bud Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Air Bud - Champion auf 4 Pfoten” and “Tobby”.
- Also known as
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- Air Bud - Champion auf 4 Pfoten
- Tobby
- La Star des Toutous
- Můj pes Buddy
- Sayı Kralı Buddy
- Air Bud - Campione a quattro zampe
- Air Bud - vilken lirare!
- Air Bud - Champion auf vier Pfoten
- Air Bud - Buddy star des paniers
- Szájkosaras kosaras
- שחקן על ארבע
- Король воздуха
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- Bud: O Cão Amigo
- Tobby : le joueur étoile
- Koszykarz Buddy
- Король повітря
- Tornádo Buddy
- Koriskenttien koiratähti
- Lietajúci Bud
- 飞狗巴迪
- Air Bud: Super Estrella
- 에어 버드
- Basketball-hunden
- ซุปเปอร์หมา กึ๋นเทวดา
- 神犬也瘋狂
- エアー・バッド
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Air Buddies, Air Bud: World Pup and Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch.
Air Bud FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Air Bud, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Air Bud?
Air Bud runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Air Bud released?
Air Bud was released on August 1, 1997.
Who directed Air Bud?
Air Bud was directed by Charles Martin Smith.
More films by Charles Martin Smith Who is in the cast of Air Bud?
Air Bud stars Kevin Zegers as Josh Framm, Wendy Makkena as Jackie Framm and Jessebel Mather as Andrea Framm, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Air Bud make at the box office?
Air Bud grossed $23.1 million worldwide.
Does Air Bud have a post-credit scene?
No. Air Bud has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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