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Space Jam

1996·Movie
1h 27min·PG
IMDb6.5Metacritic577.1Rotten Tomatoes46%63%

Where to watch

Hulu

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What's your score?

Your score

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Sports, pop culture, and fantasy

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Get ready to jam.

With their freedom on the line, the Looney Tunes seek the help of NBA superstar Michael Jordan to win a basketball game against a team of moronic aliens.
Family ComedySports FantasyAnimation HybridIconic CharactersNostalgic AppealFeel-GoodLooney TunesBasketball AdventureSpectacle

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Pytka, Pamela Cederquist, Morgan
Written by:
Steve Rudnick, Herschel Weingrod, Timothy Harris
Produced by:
Ivan Reitman, Jane Jenkins, Daniel Goldberg
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, Diane Warren, Oscar Mitt

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Space Jam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Space Jam legally?

Hulu

Space Jam is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Space Jam worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Space Jam rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Space Jam?

1 h 27 min

Space Jam runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Space Jam?

Critics52
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Space Jam higher (66) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Space Jam a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$250 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $250 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Space Jam in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Space Jam?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Space Jam in 107 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Space Jam use?

Are We There Yet?Product PlacementCarload of Cool KidsWolf WhistleThe Dog Bites BackChekhov's GunmanThe Worf EffectDisqualification-Induced VictoryNaked People Are FunnyImage SongBadass BoastTerrified Transformation Witnessand 326 more

TV Tropes lists 338 storytelling tropes for Space Jam, including Are We There Yet?, Product Placement, Carload of Cool Kids.