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Air Bud: Golden Receiver

1998Movie1 h 30 minG

ComedyFamily
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes21%38%

A heartwarming, hopeful comedy movie about sports and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Richard Martin
Written by
Aaron Mendelsohn, Paul Tamasy
Produced by
Robert Vince
Music by
Brahm Wenger

Everyone

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Facts

August 14, 1998 · 1 h 30 min · G

Released
August 14, 1998
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Air Bud: Golden Receiver?"

Questions about Air Bud: Golden Receiver

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Air Bud: Golden Receiver?

Disney+Fawesome

In the United States, Air Bud: Golden Receiver streams on Disney+, and it is free with ads on Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Air Bud: Golden Receiver worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 4.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 21%). Audiences rate it higher (42 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is Air Bud: Golden Receiver okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Air Bud: Golden Receiver make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Air Bud: Golden Receiver?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Air Bud: Golden Receiver a box office flop?

Budget$11 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.