# Air Bud (1997)

> A grieving, shy boy finds confidence and belonging when a gifted stray golden retriever becomes his basketball partner and unexpected local star.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12510

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Comedy, Family
- Director: Charles Martin Smith
- Cast: Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena, Michael Jeter, Bill Cobbs, Eric Christmas, Brendan Fletcher, Norman Browning, Jay Brazeau
- TMDB rating: 5.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118570/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, hopeful, family movie night, lazy weekend

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