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Air Bud

1997
Posted By Jaelyn Terrion

Air Bud is a sports comedy and children's movie that follows the adventures of 12-year old Josh Framm and an ex-circus Golden Retriever, Buddy, and his extraordinary talent for basketball.

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About Air Bud

Air Bud is a 1997 sports comedy and children's movie following 12-year-old Josh Framm, who relocates with his family from Virginia to Washington following the death of his pilot father. Before moving, Josh meets Golden Retriever Buddy, an ex-circus dog who escaped from a cruel master. While struggling to adapt to his new surroundings, Josh signs up to be the school basketball team's equipment manager and quickly discovers that Bud has an extraordinary talent for basketball. After officially adopting Bud, the dog becomes the mascot of the school's basketball team, who eventually qualifies for the state finals. But Bud's former owner, Snively, sees the dog on TV and launches a plan to retake ownership of Bud. Josh, his family, and the team must rescue Buddy so that he can rejoin the team and lead them to the championship victory.

Air Bud's Relation To Sport Business

Air Bud portrays the world of amateur sport by following the success of a school basketball team while adding the fun-loving twist of a Golden Retriever companion. In the movie, we see Josh's team practice and play, with him eventually transitioning from equipment manager to a player on the school team. With Buddy's talents drawing lots of attention, we see many fans and supporters cheering on the amateur sports team in hopes to see them succeed to the championship.

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Air Bud Industry Endorsements

Air Bud has been suggested to us by sport industry professionals we talk to on a regular basis. See a list of those individuals below.

 Industry Professional  Organization  Position
Kara Anthony Golf Canada Coordinator, Female Participation

Why watch Air Bud?

Air Bud is a wholesome, fun-loving watch that provides viewers with a heart warming story of a 12-year old boy, his dog, and their journey to becoming great in the sport of basketball. In the movie, we see the development of a bond between a boy and his dog, as well as the development of their basketball skills. Air bud shows aspects of the teamwork involved in being successful in basketball, while also portraying a family story about love, growth, and acceptance. Add Air Bud to your sports watch list for a family friendly sport comedy watch today!

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