The Air Up There
1994, English. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
Jimmy Dolan went to recruit a new player. What he found was a whole new ballgame.
Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Air Up There
The Air Up There is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul Michael GlaserDirector
- Kevin BaconJimmy Dolan
- Charles Gitonga MainaSaleh
- Yolanda VazquezSister Susan
- Mabutho 'Kid' SitholeNyaga
- Sean McCannRay Fox
- Dennis PatrickFather O'Hara
- Ilo MutomboMifundo
- Nigel MiguelHalawi
- Eric MenyukMark Collins
- Keith GibbsBuddy Wilson
- Miriam OwitiBeisa
- John MatshikizaMingori Mining Company Clerk
Details
- Released
- 7 January 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Max Apple
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $21M
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The Air Up There: quick answers
Is The Air Up There worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Air Up There?
The Air Up There runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Air Up There have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Air Up There. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Air Up There parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Air Up There is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Air Up There on?
The Air Up There is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Air Up There?
If you liked The Air Up There, try Thunderstruck, Rookie of the Year, See Spot Run.
Who directed The Air Up There?
The Air Up There (1994) was directed by Paul Michael Glaser and stars Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez.