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The Air Up There

1994Movie1 h 47 minPG

ComedyFamily
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes22%35%
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes22%35%

Summary

Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Paul Michael Glaser
Written by
Max Apple
Produced by
Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Rosalie Swedlin
Music by
David Newman

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Facts

January 7, 1994 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
January 7, 1994
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$21 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Affectionate Nickname, African Chant, Agitated Item Stomping +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Air Up There?"

Questions about The Air Up There

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Air Up There?

Prime

In the United States, The Air Up There streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Air Up There worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 22%). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is The Air Up There okay for kids?

PG

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

Will The Air Up There make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Air Up There?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Air Up There use?

Affectionate NicknameAfrican ChantAgitated Item StompingAnimal StampedeThe BetCareer-Ending InjurySpecial ThanksDown to the Last PlayShirtless SceneMeaningful EchoShoot the TelevisionWhat the Hell, Hero?and 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Affectionate Nickname, African Chant, and Agitated Item Stomping.