Air Bud

Air Bud is a 1997 sports comedy film directed by Charles Martin Smith. An international co-production of the United States and Canada, the film stars Kevin Zegers as a young boy who befriends a runaway Golden Retriever (portrayed by Air Buddy) with a unique ability to play basketball.

For the film series, see Air Bud (series).
Air Bud
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCharles Martin Smith
Written by
  • Paul Tamasy
  • Aaron Mendelsohn
Produced by
  • Robert Vince
  • William Vince
Starring
CinematographyMike Southon
Edited byAlison Grace
Music byBrahm Wenger
Production
companies
  • Keystone Pictures
  • Buddy Films, Inc.
Distributed by
  • Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (via Walt Disney Pictures; United States)
  • Malofilm (Canada)
Release date
  • August 1, 1997 (1997-08-01)
Running time
98 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Canada
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3 million
Box office$27.8 million

Air Bud received mixed reviews but was a commercial success, grossing $4 million in its opening weekend and totaling $27.8 million in its run against an estimated $3 million budget. It was followed by a direct sequel, Air Bud: Golden Receiver, in 1998, and spawned a film franchise that includes the spin-off series Air Buddies.

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