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Air

  • 2023
  • R
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
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Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Chris Tucker, Jason Bateman, and Viola Davis in Air (2023)
Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball: Michael Jordan.
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The history of the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the... Read allThe history of the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand.The history of the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand.

  • Director
    • Ben Affleck
  • Writer
    • Alex Convery
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Jason Bateman
    • Ben Affleck
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    184K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,142
    423
    • Director
      • Ben Affleck
    • Writer
      • Alex Convery
    • Stars
      • Matt Damon
      • Jason Bateman
      • Ben Affleck
    • 441User reviews
    • 274Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 50 nominations total

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    Air
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    'Air' Cast Reveal the Cars (and Bicycles) They Wanted When They Hit It Big
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    'Air' Cast Reveal the Cars (and Bicycles) They Wanted When They Hit It Big
    Air: Viola Davis Is Mother
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    Air: Viola Davis Is Mother

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    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Sonny Vaccaro
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Rob Strasser
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Phil Knight
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • David Falk
    Viola Davis
    Viola Davis
    • Deloris Jordan
    Julius Tennon
    Julius Tennon
    • James Jordan
    Damian Delano Young
    Damian Delano Young
    • Michael Jordan
    • (as Damian Young)
    Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker
    • Howard White
    Matthew Maher
    Matthew Maher
    • Peter Moore
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    • Horst Dassler
    Barbara Sukowa
    Barbara Sukowa
    • Kathe Dassler
    Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr
    • John Fisher
    Joel Gretsch
    Joel Gretsch
    • John O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    • Joe Dean
    Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans
    • George Raveling
    Asanté Deshon
    Asanté Deshon
    • 7-Eleven Clerk
    Billy Smith
    Billy Smith
    • Bill
    Al Madrigal
    Al Madrigal
    • Tim
    • Director
      • Ben Affleck
    • Writer
      • Alex Convery
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    Big Cars, Big Dreams With the 'Air' Cast

    Big Cars, Big Dreams With the 'Air' Cast

    The Air cast aren't so different from Michael Jordan when it comes to the things they wanted when they first found career success. Find out what Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and their co-stars picked up when they hit it big.
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    • Trivia
      Though Michael Jordan was not directly involved in the film, Ben Affleck consulted him numerous times to get details on how to accurately portray the story. Jordan's only three requests were that Viola Davis play his mother, and that Howard White and George Raveling be included in the film.
    • Goofs
      The "Just Do It" slogan didn't come out until 1987. It was created in 1987 by Wieden + Kennedy to accompany Nike's first major television campaign, which included commercials for running, walking, cross-training, basketball and women's fitness.
    • Quotes

      Sonny Vaccaro: [to Michael Jordan] Forget about the shoes, forget about the money. You're going to make enough money, it's not going to matter. Money can buy you almost anything, it can't buy you immortality. That, you have to earn. I'm going to look you in the eyes and I'm gonna tell you the future. You were cut from your high school basketball team. You willed your way to the NBA. You're gonna win championships. It's an American story, and that's why Americans are gonna love it. People are going to build you up, and God are they going to, because when you're great and new, we love you. Man, we'll build you up into something that doesn't even exist. You're going to change the fucking world. But you know what? Once they've built you as high as they possibly can, they're gonna tear you back down - it's the most predictable pattern. We build you into something that doesn't exist, and that means you have to try to be that thing all day, every day. That's how it works. And we do it again, and again, and again. And I'm going to tell you the truth. You're going to be attacked, betrayed, exposed and humiliated. And you'd survive that. A lot of people can climb that mountain. It's the way down that breaks them, 'cause that's the moment when you are truly alone. And what would you do then? Can you summon the will to fight on, through all the pain, and rise again? Who are you Michael? That will be the defining question of your life. And I think you already know the answer, and that's why we're all here. A shoe is just a shoe until somebody steps into it. Then it has meaning. The rest of us just want a chance to touch that greatness. We need you in these shoes not so you have meaning in your life, but so that we have meaning in ours. Everyone at this table will be forgotten as soon as our time here is up - except for you. You're gonna be remembered forever, because some things are eternal. You're Michael Jordan, and your story is gonna make us want to fly.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits are immediately preceded by captions explaining the outcome of much of the actions in the film. They are also accompanied by scenes of Michael Jordan in various activities, including his 2009 Basketball Hall of Fame induction and Medal of Freedom award from President Obama.
    • Connections
      Featured in CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley: Episode #45.26 (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Money for Nothing
      Written by Mark Knopfler and Sting (as Gordon Matthew Sumner)

      Performed by Dire Straits

      Courtesy of Warner Records

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews441

    Featured review
    8/10

    Surprisingly entertaining biopic about the rise of a sports brand

    Nike are now synonymous with sports and sportswear, and Adidas's great rivals, however it wasn't always that way and this little film explains how they did it.

    This film started off as a made for streaming movie, small(ish) in scale and with a decent but not spectacular budget. However the casting of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (both in front of and behind the camera) really brought it up to another level. Whilst the final result still feels like a glorified TV movie, Damon is excellent as usual and for once Affleck doesn't seem to be punching above his weight as an actor. This is actually a very well made and acted film, although the slight story may not be to everyone's taste.

    Viola Davis and Julius Tannon also turn in a good performances as Michael Jordan's devoted parents. There are also solid turns from Chris Tucker (looking a few pounds heavier than the last time I saw him in anything worthwhile) and Jason Bateman amongst others.

    It's an interesting subject matter and I enjoyed the soundtrack too (many 80s songs of my youth) although it does have a lot of swearing so may not be appropriate for all. Ben Affleck is a very capable director and this is another good movie from him. If you enjoyed more recent biopic films like 'The Founder' and 'Steve Jobs' then you should enjoy this.
    • trevorwomble
    • Apr 6, 2023
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    • Release date
      • April 5, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Air. La historia detrás del logo
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Artists Equity
      • Mandalay Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $90,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $52,460,106
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,456,279
      • Apr 9, 2023
    • Gross worldwide
      • $90,060,106
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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