The Air Up There
“Jimmy Dolan went to recruit a new player. What he found was a whole new ballgame.”
Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Air Up There
The Air Up There is a 1994 English-language family and comedy film directed by Paul Michael Glaser. The cast is led by Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Air Up There was produced by NBB Unit One Film Partners, Hollywood Pictures, and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on January 7, 1994, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Writers
- Max Apple
- Release date
- January 7, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $21 million
- Production
- NBB Unit One Film Partners, Hollywood Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
The Air Up There cast & crew
The Air Up There was directed by Paul Michael Glaser and written by Max Apple.
The cast features Kevin Bacon as Jimmy Dolan, Charles Gitonga Maina as Saleh, Yolanda Vazquez as Sister Susan, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole as Nyaga, Sean McCann as Ray Fox, and Dennis Patrick as Father O'Hara.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by Dick Pope, and it was produced by Lance Hool and Scott Kroopf.
Is The Air Up There worth watching?
The Air Up There holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 167 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family and comedy, The Air Up There is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Air Up There
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Cast of The Air Up There
Kevin Bacon
Jimmy Dolan
Charles Gitonga Maina
Saleh
Yolanda Vazquez
Sister Susan
Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole
Nyaga
Sean McCann
Ray Fox
Dennis Patrick
Father O'Hara
Ilo Mutombo
Mifundo
Nigel Miguel
Halawi
Eric Menyuk
Mark Collins
Keith Gibbs
Buddy Wilson
Miriam Owiti
Beisa
John Matshikiza
Mingori Mining Company Clerk
The Air Up There — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Air Up There in United States?
The Air Up There is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Air Up There in?
The Air Up There is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Air Up There?
The Air Up There runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Air Up There rated?
The Air Up There is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 167 ratings.
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