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Space Jam

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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).
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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, 2026
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. Go to Full Review Sacha Molitorisz Sydney Morning Herald Apr 29, 2026
It you hate basketball, you'll hate Space Jam. If you don't, it's bubblegum the whole family should enjoy. Go to Full Review Quentin Curtis Daily Telegraph (UK) Apr 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. Go to Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) Apr 10, 2026
B
Though hardly dramatically challenged, Jordan has a winning presence and even spoofs himself and his failed baseball experiment. Go to Full Review Quentin Falk Sunday Mirror (UK) Apr 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. Go to Full Review Branyan Towe Loud and Clear Reviews Jul 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 Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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alex May 21, 2026 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. See more MELROW May 21, 2026 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ See more Tom Hughes Feb 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. See more Danelle O Jul 21, 2021 Comedy was great! Basketball game and graphics were amazing. Movie was family oriented! See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 18, 2026 Space Jam = a *3* star Movie! See more Austin B @RT35999578 Sep 12, 2026 Austin B Boswellllgmailcom See more Read all reviews
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Joe Pytka

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Michael Jordan

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Wayne Knight

Stan Podolak

Theresa Randle

Juanita Jordan

Larry Bird

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Bill Murray

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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)
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