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Space Jam

  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
197K
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Space Jam (1996)
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AnimationAdventureComedy
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
197K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,028
420
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Joe Pytka
    • Writers
      • Leo Benvenuti
      • Steve Rudnick
      • Timothy Harris
    • Stars
      • Michael Jordan
      • Wayne Knight
      • Theresa Randle
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Joe Pytka
    • Writers
      • Leo Benvenuti
      • Steve Rudnick
      • Timothy Harris
    • Stars
      • Michael Jordan
      • Wayne Knight
      • Theresa Randle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 289User reviews
    • 89Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 8 nominations

    Videos5

    Space Jam
    Trailer 1:30
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    Trailer 1:40
    Space Jam
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    Trailer 1:14
    Space Jam
    Everything We Know About 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'
    Clip 3:00
    Everything We Know About 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'
    Which 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' Star Challenged LeBron to a Game?
    Clip 2:59
    Which 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' Star Challenged LeBron to a Game?

    Photos197

    Michael Jordan, Billy West, and Bugs Bunny in Space Jam (1996)
    Bill Murray, Michael Jordan, Billy West, and Bugs Bunny in Space Jam (1996)
    Marvin the Martian tips the basketball as Michael Jordan faces the incredible Monstars, Bang, Blanko, Pound, Bupkus and Nawt, during the big game.
    Michael Eisner at an event for Space Jam (1996)
    Michael Eisner at an event for Space Jam (1996)
    Magic Johnson at an event for Space Jam (1996)
    Michael Jordan at an event for Space Jam (1996)
    Michael Jordan at an event for Space Jam (1996)
    Michael Jordan at an event for Space Jam (1996)
    Henry Winkler at an event for Space Jam (1996)
    Michael Eisner at an event for Space Jam (1996)
    Space Jam (1996)

    Top cast

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    Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan
    • Self
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Stan Podolak
    Theresa Randle
    Theresa Randle
    • Juanita Jordan
    Manner Washington
    • Jeffery Jordan
    • (as Manner 'Mooky' Washington)
    Eric Gordon
    • Marcus Jordan
    Penny Bae Bridges
    Penny Bae Bridges
    • Jasmine Jordan
    Brandon Hammond
    Brandon Hammond
    • Michael Jordan (10 Years Old)
    Larry Bird
    Larry Bird
    • Self
    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Self
    Thom Barry
    Thom Barry
    • James Jordan
    Charles Barkley
    Charles Barkley
    • Self
    Patrick Ewing
    Patrick Ewing
    • Self
    Tyrone Bogues
    Tyrone Bogues
    • Self
    • (as Muggsy Bogues)
    Larry Johnson
    Larry Johnson
    • Self
    Shawn Bradley
    Shawn Bradley
    • Self
    Ahmad Rashad
    Ahmad Rashad
    • Self
    Del Harris
    • Self
    Vlade Divac
    Vlade Divac
    • Self
    • Director
      • Joe Pytka
    • Writers
      • Leo Benvenuti
      • Steve Rudnick
      • Timothy Harris
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Towards the end of the basketball game, Daffy asks Bill Murray, "Exactly how did you get here?" To which Bill responds, "The producer is a friend of mine", referring to producer Ivan Reitman.
    • Goofs
      When Daffy Duck is strutting down the runway showing off his many different looks, his basketball sneakers are shaped like regular sneakers at the toe. In the next shot, they are shaped like his webbed feet.
    • Quotes

      Bill Murray: It's 'cause I'm white, isn't it?

      Michael Jordan: No. Larry's white, so what?

      Bill Murray: Larry's not white. Larry's clear.

    • 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 Tunes "That's all folks!" written text slides over.
    • Alternate versions
      Due to a two-hour time slot for some cable channels:
      • The Stan Polodak deflation scene was shortened due to 9/11 attacks.
      • The closing credits is in a black background and slide-showed, while omitting the "That's All Folks" post-credit.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Toonpur Ka Superrhero (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Fly Like An Eagle
      Written by Steve Miller

      Produced by Seal

      Additional production by Rashad Smith and Armando Colon

      Performed by Seal

      Courtesy of ZTT Records Limited/Warner Music UK Limited/Warner Bros. Records Inc.

    User reviews289

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Hit em high (low)
    What a soundtrack ... I just rewatched this to be ready for the new one ... and wow! I was quite blown away by all the songs on this, that I almost had forgotten about too. I've watched the new one too and while for me MJ is the one (you can feel differently about that, we can have different feelings on who is the GOAT, it's all good), when it comes to acting ... well LeBron is better for sure.

    That being said, in a movie like this, there is not much you have to do acting wise. What I did like is that MJ does not take himself too seriously. While he has serious moments in there - the sub story with his dad, that I am certain was very important to him - maybe not so important to viewers who are unaware, but it's a nice touch for sure - overall this is a funny affair.

    Add to that some really good actors who have some hits and misses with their jokes (I love Bill Murray, but certain scenes did not age well) - of course this completely ridiculous story (or shall I say ... "looney"?) is aimed at a younger audience. A now maybe grown up audience that went ahead and watched the new one with their kids. It's been 25 years since this was released.

    There is some lessons to be learned here ... but overall you should watch it with a grain of salt .. and a lot of suspension of disbelief.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 15, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Space Jam: Đội Bóng Rổ Vui Nhộn
    • Filming locations
      • Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Hoover, Alabama, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
      • Northern Lights Entertainment
      • Courtside Seats Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $90,594,962
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,528,529
      • Nov 17, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $230,594,962
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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