Air Bud: Golden Receiver

GUnited States rating19981h 30mComedy, Family
Where to watch

Is it right for your kids?

Tell us who's watching and we'll check it for them.

Official
G US
Our age guide
7+
Parents say
No votes yet

A teenage boy and his talented golden retriever transition from basketball to the world of football. After the dog shows a natural talent for the sport, the boy and his teammates work together to reach the championship. The story follows their journey as they navigate team dynamics and a mysterious situation involving the dog's disappearance.

Spoiler-free summary written by AI from the plot and dialogue.

What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard family film with a mix of sports action and slower character moments. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeBuddy is kidnapped by two people to be used in a circus.
  • Approx.SomeA chimpanzee ambushes the kidnappers in a warehouse.
  • Approx.ScaryA high-speed chase involving a van and a dog on a pier.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Buddy's skills help the team work better together?
  2. 2How did Josh feel about his new stepdad joining the family?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the animals worked together to escape?

Where to watch in United States

Rent or buy5 storesAmazon VideoApple TV StoreFandango At HomeGoogle Play MoviesYouTube

Streaming data by JustWatch

▶ Watch trailer

If your family liked Air Bud: Golden Receiver

Plot source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)