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The Air Up There (1994): movie guide
The Air Up There (1994) is a Family, Comedy running about 107 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.1/10 from 175 votes. Notable cast includes Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1994-01-07
- Runtime: 107 min
- TMDB: 6.1/10
- Genres: Family, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1994-01-07
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What is The Air Up There about?
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 highlights
The Air Up There features Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole, Sean McCann, Dennis Patrick. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1994-01-07. Runtime: 107 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (175 votes). Genres: Family, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Air Up There?
- The Air Up There is listed as Family, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is The Air Up There?
- The Air Up There runs about 107 minutes.
- Who stars in The Air Up There?
- Cast highlights include Kevin Bacon, Charles Gitonga Maina, Yolanda Vazquez, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole, Sean McCann, Dennis Patrick.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Air Up There?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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