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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Air Up There
- Genres: Family, Comedy
- Release Date: 1994-01-07
- Runtime: 107 minutes
- Rating: 6.1/10 (156 votes)
- Budget: $17,000,000
- Revenue: $21,011,500
- Production Companies: NBB Unit One Film Partners, Hollywood Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown, Longview Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5117
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
Dennis Patrick
as Father O'Hara
Ilo Mutombo
as Mifundo
Nigel Miguel
as Halawi
Eric Menyuk
as Mark Collins
Keith Gibbs
as Buddy Wilson
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
The Air Up There (1993) - TV Spot 3
THE AIR UP THERE - TV Trailer 1994 MOVIE TRAILER - Kevin Bacon
The Air Up There
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Air Up There?▼
The Air Up There is a Family, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1994-01-07.
Who are the main actors in The Air Up There?▼
The main cast includes Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole, Sean McCann, .
Where can I watch The Air Up There online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Air Up There is available.
Is The Air Up There based on a true story?▼
Jimmy Dolan went to recruit a new player. What he found was a whole new ballgame.
What is the IMDb rating of The Air Up There?▼
The Air Up There has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 156 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Air Up There?▼
The movie had a production budget of $17,000,000 and earned $21,011,500 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Air Up There?▼
The soundtrack was composed by NBB Unit One Film Partners, Hollywood Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown, Longview Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Air Up There filmed?▼
The Air Up There was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Air Up There?▼
The total runtime of The Air Up There is 107 minutes.
Is The Air Up There suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Air Up There?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Air Up There.
Does The Air Up There have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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