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Air Bud

5.619971h 38mPGMovieComedyFamily

A lonely boy befriends a stray dog who has a natural talent for basketball and together they experience the highs and lows of life as their friendship remains solid through a series of escapades.

DirectorCharles Martin Smith
WritersPaul Tamasy·Aaron Mendelsohn
ProducersMichael Strange·Anne Vince

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Tubi TVTubi TVFilmzieFilmziePlexPlex
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Charles Martin Smith

KZKevin Zegers
Kevin Zegers
Josh Framm
WMWendy Makkena
Wendy Makkena
Jackie Framm
MJMichael Jeter
Michael Jeter
Norm Snively
BCBill Cobbs
Bill Cobbs
Arthur Chaney
ECEric Christmas
Eric Christmas
Judge Cranfield
BFBrendan Fletcher
Brendan Fletcher
Larry Willingham
NB
Norman Browning
Buck Willingham
JBJay Brazeau
Jay Brazeau
Referee 1
NCNicola Cavendish
Nicola Cavendish
Principal Pepper
SMStephen E. Miller
Stephen E. Miller
Coach Barker
SSShayn Solberg
Shayn Solberg
Tom
CTChris Turner
Chris Turner
Greg

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Air Bud — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Air Bud?

Air Bud is streaming on Tubi TV, Filmzie and Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Air Bud on Netflix?

No, Air Bud is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV and Filmzie.

Is Air Bud on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Air Bud isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Tubi TV and Filmzie instead.

Where can I watch Air Bud for free?

Air Bud is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Filmzie in Australia.

Is there a sequel to Air Bud?

Yes — Air Bud is followed by Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998) in the Air Bud Collection.

Is there a prequel to Air Bud?

Air Bud is the first film in the Air Bud Collection.

Is Air Bud part of a trilogy?

No — Air Bud is part of the Air Bud Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Air Bud Collection?

There are 6 films in the Air Bud Collection: Air Bud (1997), Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998), Air Bud: World Pup (2001), Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002), Air Bud: Spikes Back (2003) and Air Bud Returns (2027).