The Air Up There
“Jimmy Dolan went to recruit a new player. What he found was a whole new ballgame.”
The Air Up There is streaming on Disney Plus in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch The Air Up There
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Good to know
- Director
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Release date
- 1994-01-07
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $21,011,500
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- NBB Unit One Film Partners
The Air Up There — trailer
About The Air Up There
The Air Up There is a 1994 movie in the Family and Comedy genres, directed by Paul Michael Glaser, starring Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina and Yolanda Vazquez. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 169 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Air Up There in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Air Up There in New Zealand?+
In New Zealand, you can stream The Air Up There on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is The Air Up There on Netflix?+
The Air Up There is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
How long is The Air Up There?+
The Air Up There has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
Who stars in The Air Up There?+
The Air Up There stars Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole and Sean McCann.
When did The Air Up There come out?+
The Air Up There is a 1994 movie directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
What genre is The Air Up There?+
The Air Up There is Family and Comedy film.
Who directed The Air Up There?+
The Air Up There was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
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