Space Jam (1996)

In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan.

Director:

Joe Pytka

Writers:

Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick

Stars:

Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Jordan	...	Michael Jordan
Wayne Knight	...	Stan Podolak
Theresa Randle	...	Juanita Jordan
Manner Washington	...	Jeffery Jordan (as Manner 'Mooky' Washington)
Eric Gordon	...	Marcus Jordan
Penny Bae Bridges	...	Jasmine Jordan
Brandon Hammond	...	Michael Jordan (10 Years Old)
Larry Bird	...	Larry Bird
Bill Murray	...	Bill Murray
Thom Barry	...	James Jordan
Charles Barkley	...	Charles Barkley
Patrick Ewing	...	Patrick Ewing
Tyrone Bogues	...	Muggsy Bogues
Larry Johnson	...	Larry Johnson
Shawn Bradley	...	Shawn Bradley

Storyline

Swackhammer, owner of the amusement park planet Moron Mountain is desperate get new attractions and he decides that the Looney Tune characters would be perfect. He sends his diminutive underlings to get them to him, whether Bugs Bunny and Co. want to go or not. Well armed for their size, Bugs Bunny is forced to trick them into agreeing to a competition to determine their freedom. Taking advantage of their puny and stubby legged foes, the gang selects basketball for the surest chance of winning. However, the Nerdlucks turn the tables and steal the talents of leading professional basketball stars to become massive basketball bruisers known as the Monstars. In desperation, Bugs Bunny calls on the aid of Michael Jordan, the Babe Ruth of basketball, to help them have a chance at winning their freedom.

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Plot Keywords:

basketball | looney tunes | basketball game | alien | chicago bulls | 

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Taglines:

Get ready to jam

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild cartoon language

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 November 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Space Jam - El Juego del Siglo

Filming Locations:

Madison Square Garden, 7th Avenue, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$80,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$27,528,529, 17 November 1996, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$90,463,534

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$250,200,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Family Entertainment,Northern Lights Entertainment,Courtside Seats Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby SDDS DTS-Stereo (digital 35 mm prints)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first animated film to have been edited for content for TV airings.

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Goofs

Many of the monsters jump and slam from beyond the three point line but every one is only counted as two points.

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Quotes

[first lines]
James Jordan: Michael? What are you doin', son? It's after midnight.
Michael Jordan at 10: I couldn't sleep, Paps.
James Jordan: Well, neither can we, with all that noise you're making. C'mon, let's go inside.
Michael Jordan at 10: Just one more shot?
James Jordan: All right, just one.

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Crazy Credits

After the credits, various characters quarrel over who gets to say "That's All Folks", then 'Michael Jordan' says "Can I go home now?" Then the Looney Toons "That's all folks!" written text slides over.

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Connections

Referenced in Half in the Bag: Nightcrawler and Birdman (2014)

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Soundtracks

Get Ready For This
Written by Jean-Paul DeCoster (as Jean Paul DeCoster), Phil Wilde (as Filip DeWilde), and Simon Harris
Performed by 2 Unlimited
Courtesy of Critique Records Inc.

User Reviews

It's got game

Space Jam is a very enjoyable movie featuring probably the most popular cartoon characters ever. The plot may seem rather weak to you and me, but let's not forget that this movie was made for children. Space Jam has all the humor of the classic shorts that made us love Bugs, Daffy and all the rest. Michael Jordan actually wasn't that bad in this movie, considering he is not a professional actor. Bill Murray was very hilarious. Thumbs up on this one.

"That's all folks!"