Space Jam

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Space Jam

PG

1996

1h 28m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

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46%

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63%

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Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny (Billy West) and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of NBA basketball players, including Larry Bird (Larry Bird) and Charles Barkley (Charles Barkley) -- so Bugs gets some help from superstar Michael Jordan (Michael Jordan).

Critics Consensus

While it's no slam dunk, Space Jam's silly, Looney Toons-laden slapstick and vivid animation will leave younger viewers satisfied -- though accompanying adults may be more annoyed than entertained.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

May 14

3/5

This deeply peculiar high concept is more or less kept upright by the sterling work of Wayne Knight, playing Jordan’s nerdy beta-assistant, and a laid-back cameo from Bill Murray, channelling some of his Caddyshack energy.

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Sacha Molitorisz

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 29

It you hate basketball, you'll hate Space Jam. If you don't, it's bubblegum the whole family should enjoy.

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Quentin Curtis

Daily Telegraph (UK)

04/22/2025

Here we have the reliance on special effects, the mixture of cheap moralising and confected mythology that passes for a plot, the triumph of merchandising over art.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Apr 10

B

Though hardly dramatically challenged, Jordan has a winning presence and even spoofs himself and his failed baseball experiment.

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Quentin Falk

Sunday Mirror (UK)

04/22/2025

2/5

Not even state-of-the-art technology can stop this vanity project turning into a shameless parade of product placement and backslapping -- not to say endless high fives.

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Branyan Towe

Loud and Clear Reviews

07/29/2024

3/5

Space Jam is quite the ride, and a mostly good one at that, with its insane story, blending of live action and animation, and great soundtrack

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alex

May 21

An iconic film starring the greatest cartoon characters in the greatest basketball player of all time, space jam is the perfect blend of sports action comedy real life cameo appearances in an amazing soundtrack.

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MELROW

May 21

Wonderful movie! This is a favorite movie of my son when he was growing up. It was fun seeing Space Jam on the big screen with him tonight for the first time. He’s now 28 and this movie tonight took him right back to his childhood. We had a wonderful, nostalgic evening! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Tom Hughes

02/27/2022

Since my childhood days, I have wishing to see this movie at a theater, but today was my lucky day to have my wish come true. Boy, it was nice to see a movie from the late 1990's in this decade, especially with a combination of live-action and animation put together.

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Danelle O

07/21/2021

Comedy was great! Basketball game and graphics were amazing. Movie was family oriented!

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Nathan J.

@NathanDirector May 1

Rated: 6.7/10 ⭐️ Happy Bugs Bunny Day 🐰 🥕 I expected 90s nostalgia, and the wild blend of NBA action and Looney Tunes slapstick is still a total trip. What Worked: Pytka’s virtual studio gives the animation hybrid tactile weight. Through my Faith Methodism lens, Jordan stepping up to protect the Tunes reminds me that grace means using talents to uplift others. Plus, the iconic soundtrack perfectly anchors the chaotic energy, giving the final game massive hype. The Cuts: The pacing really dragged for me during the NBA side plots, stalling momentum. Keeping it spoiler-free, the villain is super one-dimensional, making stakes feel half-baked. Also, the rushed production means CGI backgrounds visuals are inconsistent next to the 2D characters. Verdict: A goofy 90s time capsule. A must-watch for basketball fans wanting nostalgia, but skip if you need a serious sports drama. Favorite Line: “You’re not a Looney Tune! You’re Michael Jordan!”

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Matteo Q

@Matteo59 Apr 29

Rispetta i classici looney tunes

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Synopsis

Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny (Billy West) and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of NBA basketball players, including Larry Bird (Larry Bird) and Charles Barkley (Charles Barkley) -- so Bugs gets some help from superstar Michael Jordan (Michael Jordan).

Director: Joe Pytka
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Joe Medjuck, Daniel Goldberg
Screenwriter: Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Northern Lights Entertainment
Rating: PG (Some Mild Cartoon Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $90.4M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)