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 (as 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:

amusement park | golf ball | year 1973 | micheal jordan character | baseball ball | 

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Taglines:

Get ready to jam

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Genres:

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

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild cartoon language

Did You Know?

Trivia

At around 47:11 min, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are watching Richard Simmons.

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Goofs

At the end of the movie when MJ returns to the Bulls, his first game back is depicted against the Orlando Magic, when in reality, his first game back was actually against the Indiana Pacers.

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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

Stills from the movie are shown during the credits at the end.

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Alternate Versions

Due to a two-hour time slot for some cable channels:

• The Stan Polodak deflation scene was shortened.
• The closing credits is in a black background and slide-showed, while omitting the "That's All Folks" post-credit.
• Also, Stan falling down on the stretcher and being taken away from the basketball game has been skipped after the 9/11/01 attacks.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 20 Greatest Movie Crossovers EVER (2021)

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Soundtracks

I Believe I Can Fly
Written and Produced by R. Kelly
Performed by R. Kelly
Courtesy of Jive Records

User Reviews

90's cult!

Film unmissable. MJ and Bugs Bunny together in a fun and film unique: the films of my childhood. Despite the years watching Space Jam is always nice, because there are few films that can merge reality with the 'animation. Moreover, the presence of a legend sports like Michael Jordan makes this movie a must for any basketball fan, also the film is full of quotations and sports references that make it a real gem. The story is very simple but well managed: a group of aliens to steal players NBA their talent, by doing so challenge mj and looney tunes in Basketball: at stake is the freedom of the animated characters and Legend of the Chicago Bulls.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 November 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Space Jam

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

Gross USA:

$90,418,342

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$230,418,342

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) Dolby Digital (2001 Re-Release) SDDS (2001 Re-Release) DTS (Digital DTS Sound) (2001 Re-Release)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1