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Space Jam

  • 1996
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  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
224K
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Space Jam (1996)
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Alien InvasionAnimal AdventureBasketballFarceHand-Drawn AnimationHigh-Concept ComedySatireSlapstickSpace Sci-FiAdventure

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.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.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
    • Timothy Harris
  • Stars
    • Michael Jordan
    • Wayne Knight
    • Theresa Randle
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    224K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,380
    529
    • Director
      • Joe Pytka
    • Writers
      • Leo Benvenuti
      • Steve Rudnick
      • Timothy Harris
    • Stars
      • Michael Jordan
      • Wayne Knight
      • Theresa Randle
    • 312User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Michael Jordan
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    • Stan Podolak
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    • Juanita Jordan
    Manner Washington III
    Manner Washington III
    • Jeffery Jordan
    • (as a different name)
    Eric Gordon
    • Marcus Jordan
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    • Jasmine Jordan
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    Tyrone Bogues
    Tyrone Bogues
    • Muggsy Bogues
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    Larry Johnson
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    Shawn Bradley
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    Ahmad Rashad
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    User reviews312

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    Op_Prime

    It's got game

    Space Jam is a very enjoyable movie featuring probably the most popular cartoon characters ever. The plot may seem rather weak to you and me, but let's not forget that this movie was made for children. Space Jam has all the humor of the classic shorts that made us love Bugs, Daffy and all the rest. Michael Jordan actually wasn't that bad in this movie, considering he is not a professional actor. Bill Murray was very hilarious. Thumbs up on this one.

    "That's all folks!"
    7preppy-3

    Silly but hard to dislike

    Movie about Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes characters (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Roadrunner etc etc). An evil animated monster runs Moron Mountain--a planet with an amusement park. They need a new ride so he sends five helpers to Earth to kidnap the Looney Tunes characters. Then they can be used as a new act at the amusement park. Bugs and the others agree--IF they play them in a basketball game and win. Bugs and the others convince Michael Jordan to help them--but the aliens have evil plans up their sleeve.

    Michael Jordan meets the Looney Tunes. Sounds like a sure recipe for disaster. I was positive this film was going to be a bomb when it was released (with HEAVY publicity) in 1996. Yes--it's silly but if you love Looney Tunes (like I do) you'll probably love this. The characters are treated (more or less) respectfully and during the climatic basketball game the stands are full of every Warner Bros. cartoon character ever made. One small mouse character who talks nonstop I remembered from childhood and I literally broke up laughing when he appeared! The animation is just great, the merging of live action with cartoon figures works and the script is fun. There are groaners and stupid lines but, all in all, it was pretty amusing.

    The debits: Michael Jordan just can't act. I'm sure he was a wonderful basketball player but his acting was as wooden as a basketball court. Also various other sports figures pop up and prove they're worse actors than Jordan! Bill Murray (who can be good) is just lousy in a supporting role. And Wayne Knight is just SO annoying. Also I could have lived without seeing the Warner Bros. logo popping up everywhere. At one point it's on Daffy Duck's butt...and he kisses it! And there's a brief take-off on "Pulp Fiction" which isn't as funny now as it was in 1996. So, these things lessen the movie but don't destroy it. Worth catching if you're a Warner Bros. animation fan. Kids will love it. I give it a 7.
    8framar96

    A great movie from my childhood

    When i was a kid i used to watch it at least once a week.Now i'm a teenager and i still love it.

    This movie is simply fun and entertaining and clearly aimed for children; its just great to see all the cartoons' characters which you like in a movie . The introduction about Michael Jordan's skills is epic as well as the final match.I really liked the soundtrack but not so much the graphic.

    It sucks that this movie and Looney Tunes have been forgotten; 5.9 out 10 is just to low for this great movie, it must be rated and reviewed with the eyes of a child.
    7hedin_88

    milestone of childhood

    This movie has defined generations. Kids loved it because this dude who was a good sports player got to play with these loony tones which is what the movie was all about. Its not about MJ, its not about Bugs Bunny, its not about a deep storyline or memorable characters. Its about fun and cartoons,which barely ever make sense, if you remember. Its great fun for the young folks out there, with animation that really is worth watching. Its entertainment for the entire family, combining real life with cartoons as its never done before. I love it, ill always love it. Looks like i have to add a few lines for this review to be accepted and posted. I really have nothing else to add, go ahead and watch it without expecting nothing more than fun and entertainment and you will get far more then you expect.
    bob the moo

    Good cartoon with plenty for adults – more than just selling products

    A group of aliens arrive in Loony Tune world and challenge the inhabitants to a battle for the ownership of that world. Seeing the aliens are tiny, Bugs Bunny decides a game of basketball should be easily won. However the aliens steal the talent from several NBA players and look set to win easily. However Bugs and Daffy kidnap Michael Jordan and ask for his help.

    At the time of release I must admit that I wasn't keen on seeing this film as the whole merchandising thing had left me with a sour taste in my mouth, putting me off the film. Happy Meals and such were everywhere! Later I saw it on TV, away from all the hype and found it enjoyable but not great. The plot is silly, but who cares – it's a cartoon. The comedy is good and has plenty for kids with the cartoon characters doing cartoon things, but also for adults. The film is full of in-jokes for adults ranging from a 3 second spoof of Pulp Fiction to some really funny lines – `oh great, no one told me Dan Aykroyd was in this film' when Bill Murray makes an appearance, was my favourite. Also as a big basketball (and Knick) fan it was fun to have tonnes of basketball stars make fun of themselves as well.

    However it is a cartoon at heart and I imagine that those who don't like pratfalls etc and aren't basketball fans won't be laughing all the time. Also, surprisingly for Jordan's first film, the basketball action is pretty poor. I know it didn't have to be realistic but the great man is amazing enough in action without giving him amazing rubber arms etc with special effects.

    Jordan is good and is a better actor than others I've seen, but he is only playing himself and not that naturally either! The support cast is where the money is and they all work well. Whether it be the cartoon characters or adults they all do what they have to. De Vito is funny and Randle is sexy but as usual Murray steals each and every scene he is in!

    Overall this manages to be more than a sales drive for Happy Meals (although the McDonalds product placement is a bit tasteless – hey! Just like the burgers!) and is an enjoyable film. The kids will be happy with the cartoon element and most adults will like the in-jokes and the NBA players making jokes at their expense.

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    • Trivia
      Towards the end of the basketball game, Daffy asks Bill Murray, "Exactly how did you get here?" Murray responds, "The producer is a friend of mine," referring to producer Ivan Reitman, who worked with Murray on Arrête de ramer, t'es sur le sable (1979), Les bleus (1981), and the Ghostbusters movies.
    • Goofs
      When Daffy Duck is strutting down the runway showing off his many different looks, his basketball sneakers are shaped like regular sneakers at the toe. In the next shot, they are shaped like his webbed feet.
    • Quotes

      Bill Murray: It's 'cause I'm white, isn't it?

      Michael Jordan: No. Larry's white, so what?

      Bill Murray: Larry's not white. Larry's clear.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits, various characters quarrel over who gets to say "That's All Folks", then 'Michael Jordan' says "Can I go home now?" Then the Looney Tunes "That's all folks!" written text slides over.
    • Alternate versions
      Due to a two-hour time slot for some cable channels:
      • The Stan Polodak deflation scene was shortened due to 9/11 attacks.
      • The closing credits is in a black background and slide-showed, while omitting the "That's All Folks" post-credit.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Toonpur Ka Superrhero (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Fly Like An Eagle
      Written by Steve Miller

      Produced by Seal

      Additional production by Rashad Smith and Armando Colon

      Performed by Seal

      Courtesy of ZTT Records Limited/Warner Music UK Limited/Warner Bros. Records Inc.

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    • Release date
      • February 5, 1997 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Space Jam: El juego del siglo
    • Filming locations
      • Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Hoover, Alabama, USA(Barons baseball stadium's opening daytime scene)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Northern Lights Entertainment
      • Courtside Seats Productions
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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $90,594,962
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,528,529
      • Nov 17, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $230,594,962
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-Stereo
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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