Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998)

Story of a golden retriever who can play football.

Director:

Richard Martin

Writers:

Kevin DiCicco (character "Air Bud"), Paul Tamasy (characters)

Stars:

Kevin Zegers, Cynthia Stevenson, Tim Conway

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tim Conway	...	Fred Davis
Dick Martin	...	Phil Phil
Kevin Zegers	...	Josh Framm
Cynthia Stevenson	...	Jackie Framm
Gregory Harrison	...	Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Nora Dunn	...	Natalya
Perry Anzilotti	...	Popov
Robert Costanzo	...	Coach Fanelli
Shayn Solberg	...	Tom
Suzanne Ristic	...	Principal Salter
Alyson MacLaren	...	Andrea Framm
Tyler Thompson	...	Oliver
Rhys Williams	...	Goose
Shahai Khademi	...	Juan (as Shahri Khademi)
Jason Anderson	...	Weeble

Storyline

Now in the 8th Grade, Josh discovers he has a great throwing arm and tries out for his school football team. It is then soon discovered that his dog, Buddy, can also make impossible catches, and the two become an unstoppable force. However, an evil duo of Russian circus-managers attempt to kidnap Buddy and use him as their main attraction, while the Timberwolves make it to the championship. Can Josh save Buddy before the big game?

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Plot Keywords:

russian | golden retriever | dog | dog movie | football movie | 

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Taglines:

Just dog it.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Sport

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 August 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Air Bud 2

Filming Locations:

GM Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,603,726, 16 August 1998, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$10,215,386, 18 October 1998

Company Credits

Production Co:

Keystone Pictures, Dimension Films, Alliance Atlantis Communications

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Movie is in memory of "Buddy" who starred in "Air Bud" as a dog who played basketball.

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Goofs

When Josh brings in Buddy and suggests he play for the football team, he calls him their new "wide receptor." The position is "wide receiver."

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Quotes

Popov: We're Russians! We demand you take us to the Russian imbecile!
Natalya: It's "Embassy," imbecile!

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Connections

Spoofed in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Shaquille O'Neal/Demitri Martin/Jack Ingram (2009)

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Soundtracks

One Moment
Performed by Melinda Lindner
Music and Lyrics by Brahm Wenger

User Reviews

Kids would like it.

The story of Buddy, a dog, who can play basketball and even American football. Kevin Zegers stars as Josh, a young teenager coping with the loss of his father and guys, who try dating his mother Jackie. Buddy likes his new vet, Dr. Patrick Sullivan portrayed by Gregory Harrison and he arranges Jackie to "bump" into Patrick. It works and they take a liking to each other. Seeing this Josh doesn't want to be home much to see his mother act like a teenager in love so he decides to join the football team with his friend. Suddenly Buddy shows that he too can play, but at the same time there are two kidnappers around trying to find animals to act in their circus and they intend on snatching Buddy. When Josh's team the Timberwolves land in the finals with Buddy's help Patrick proposes to Jackie. Josh sees this he runs away from home and Buddy goes missing. I found it strange seeing a dog play for a team not that I live in America nor do I know too much about the rules to American football and I never thought I would see a dog play in a team, but miracles do happen...that and a good dog trainer...Good movie very suitable for kids.