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Air Buddies

2006Movie1 h 20 minPG

Comedy
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A heartwarming, hopeful adventure movie about family.

Good for family movie night · kids · background watch

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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They shoot. They score. They talk!

The offspring of sportsman canine Air Bud: B-Dawg, Mudbud, Budderball, Buddha, and Rosebud, uncover a kidnapping plot motivated by a little rich boy's desire to have the world's most athletic dog as a pet.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Talking Animals
  • Lighthearted Mystery
  • Childhood Fun
  • Animal Companionship
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Cute & Charming
  • Kidnapping Plot
  • Buddy Film

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Robert Vince
Written by
Anna McRoberts, Robert Vince, Phil Hanley
Produced by
Anna McRoberts, Robert Vince
Music by
Brahm Wenger

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Facts

December 12, 2006 · 1 h 20 min · PG

Released
December 12, 2006
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Budget
$9 million
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

Early-Installment Weirdness, Tongue on the Flagpole, The Unfettered +9

  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Tongue on the Flagpole
  • The Unfettered
  • Homage
  • The Dog Bites Back
  • Chase Scene
  • Shout-Out
  • Plucky Girl
  • I Don't Think That's Such a Good Idea
  • Rich Bitch
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Foreshadowing

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Air Buddies?"

Questions about Air Buddies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Air Buddies?

FilmzieFawesome

In the United States, Air Buddies is free with ads on Filmzie and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is Air Buddies worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 4.7 and Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5).

Is Air Buddies okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Air Buddies make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Air Buddies?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Air Buddies use?

Early-Installment WeirdnessTongue on the FlagpoleThe UnfetteredHomageThe Dog Bites BackChase SceneShout-OutPlucky GirlI Don't Think That's Such a Good IdeaRich BitchBeware the Nice OnesForeshadowingand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Early-Installment Weirdness, Tongue on the Flagpole, and The Unfettered.