1994 · movie · PG · 1h 47m
The Air Up There
Jimmy Dolan went to recruit a new player. What he found was a whole new ballgame.
Is The Air Up There on Netflix?
No. The Air Up There (1994) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.
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How we got to 67.1
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.2/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 21 | none |
The Air Up There: common questions
Is The Air Up There on Netflix?
No. The Air Up There (1994) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch The Air Up There?
The Air Up There (1994) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is The Air Up There worth watching?
It scores 67.1/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Air Up There?
The Air Up There runs 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What is The Air Up There rated?
The Air Up There is rated PG in the US.
Who is in The Air Up There?
The Air Up There stars Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.