Air Bud Returns

Air Bud Returns

Ain't no rules.

Directed by Robert Vince

Produced by Air Bud Entertainment

202700.0 / 10

A heartfelt family sports drama about a grieving boy finding healing and connection through an unlikely friendship with a basketball-playing dog.

12-year-old Jacob is an aspiring basketball player coping with the recent loss of his father. After he and his mother move to his dad’s childhood home in Fernfield, Jacob discovers a VHS tape of his old man playing basketball on the same court as a hoops-shooting golden retriever. Soon, Jacob begins his own adventure with a neglected golden retriever that he names Buddy.

Questions people ask

  • Does Air Bud Returns end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Air Bud Returns easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is Air Bud Returns violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Air Bud Returns scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Air Bud Returns sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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Like Air Bud Returns

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Same Mood as Air Bud Returns

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Air Bud Returns, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Air Bud Returns, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Air Bud Returns, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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