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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Joe Pytka

Producer:

Daniel Goldberg, Joe Medjuck, Ivan Reitman

Writer:

Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick, Timothy Harris

Release Date:

Nov 15, 1996

Runtime:

1hr 28m

Synopsis

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.

Cast

  • Michael Jordan
  • Wayne Knight
  • Theresa Randle
  • Manner Washington
  • Eric Gordon
  • Penny Bae Bridges
  • Brandon Hammond
  • Larry Bird
  • Bill Murray
  • Thom Barry

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Aug 7, 2012

    The greatest documentary that I've ever seen.

    4.5K Likes
    Ethan D
    Ethan D
    Jun 4, 2017

    michael jordan is so noble that he offers himself into slavery in order to free the looney tunes despite having met the looney tunes half an hour ago and having a wife and three kids at home

    3.8K Likes
    courtney b
    courtney b
    Feb 4, 2019

    quentin tarantino could NEVER christopher nolan could NEVER orson welles could NEVER stanley kubrick could NEVER steven spielberg could NEVER alfred hitchcock could NEVER george lucas could NEVER martin scorsese could NEVER wes anderson could NEVER david lynch could NEVER

    3.3K Likes
    shay
    shay
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    The Space Jam Duology > The Blade Runner Duology

    1.4K Likes
    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
    Feb 16, 2020

    Look, all I’m saying is, YOU write a movie where the Looney Tunes kidnap Michael Jordan and force him to play basketball against aliens, you do a better job, go ahead.

    1.2K Likes
    Patrick Fisackerly
    Patrick Fisackerly
    Sep 29, 2018

    this is where cinema peaked

    1.0K Likes
    sofi✨
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    Jan 29, 2023

    A truly brilliant feat of personal brand management Bad movie though Edit: after watching the sequel I’m bumping this up to 2 stars. Still bad but now I understand how much worse it could (and did) get

    763 Likes
    Patrick Willems
    Patrick Willems
    May 22, 2021

    the 3D model of wayne knight is so upsetting

    674 Likes
    karen h.
    karen h.

    Simply put, this is the greatest film ever made. Can't believe this is based on a true story.

    651 Likes
    daddydeathbone
    daddydeathbone
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Top Reviews
  • Sabrina Bondi
    Sabrina Bondi loved
    Space Jam

    The real life humana with cartoons makes this movie a MASTERPIECE of theaters. Space Jam is a seamless marvel as Jordan slams and jams in the Looney Tune world. Animation co-directors Bruce Smith and Tony Cervone have orchestrated a dazzingly visual treat.

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    Jacob Hall
    Jacob Hall liked
    Space Jam

    every basketball fan has to watch this film. even though it is HORRIBLE, you still need to watch it. Its that important to the culture

    😂 1 3Y
    MovieDaddy
    MovieDaddy liked
    Space Jam

    Pure classic. Hard not to enjoy this no matter the age. Nothing beats the OG.

    🔥 1 3Y
  • neekaps
    neekaps disliked
    Space Jam

    great bad movie

    🔥 1 2Y
    Jayson Simpson
    Jayson Simpson liked
    Space Jam

    So good

    🔥 1 2Y
    Tutu_pablo
    Tutu_pablo liked
    Space Jam

    Cool je vais voir si j’ai pas une petite place dans la semaine je vous redis merci beaucoup et bon dimanche et bonne journée et bon dimanche aussi bisous et bonne soirée et bon dimanche de repos pour toi aussi et bon dimanche bisous et bon dimanche pour vous deux et bonne journée

    9M
  • SemHex
    SemHex disliked
    Space Jam

    It’s a product of its time, and it shows in the writing. Also good lord the animation was absolute garbage But the moment I turned off my brain and stopped criticizing, it was better. It even had a COVID joke. Also Lola is hot lmao there I said what everyone was thinking 3.9/10

    3Y
    Cam Corrigan
    Cam Corrigan liked
    Space Jam

    Very entertaining, especially as a kid, it’s just a shame that one of the producers for this (Herschel Weingrod) was caught by Vitaly and Bradley Martin after setting him on a date with a minor. Typical Hollywood predator. Still pretty decent and fun film nonetheless I guess.

    1Y
    Alia
    Alia watched_neutrald
    Space Jam

    Space Jam is pure 90s fun—basketball meets Looney Tunes chaos. The story is silly, the acting isn’t perfect, but the mix of live-action and animation feels unique and nostalgic. It’s not deep cinema, but it’s entertaining and playful, especially if you grew up with it. 10/10

    6M
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Metacritic

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Based on 31 Critics
7.1

USER SCORE (170)

Generally favorable reviews based on 170 Reviews
80

Overall, Space Jam is a seamless marvel as Jordan slams and jams in the Looney Tune world.

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Metacritic review by Duane Byrge
Duane Byrge
The Hollywood Reporter
70

Although Jam is clearly a marketing tool with not much to say beyond be the best that you can be, it strives to preserve the humor that made Looney Tunes so popular among adults.

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Metacritic review by Jami Bernard
Jami Bernard
New York Daily News
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