Air Bud
Movie • 1997 • Comedy
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A young boy and a talented stray dog with an amazing basketball playing ability become instant friends. Rebounding from his father's accidental death, 12-year-old Josh Framm moves with his family to the small town of Fernfield, Washington. The new kid in town, Josh has no friends and is too shy to try out for the school basketball team. Instead he prefers to practice alone on an abandoned court, he befriends a runaway golden retriever named Buddy. Josh is amazed when he realizes that Buddy loves basketball...that is playing basketball...and he is GOOD! Josh eventually makes the school team and Buddy is named the Team Mascot. Josh and Buddy become the stars of halftime. Buddy's half-time talent draws media attention. Unfortunately, when Buddy's mean former owner, Norm Snively, comes along with a scheme to cash in on the pup's celebrity, it looks like they are going to be separated.
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Not super supportive parents, but not abusive. A deceased parent is often mentioned and alluded to.
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Lots of cheering, but it is easy to tell when it’s going to happen.
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A basketball coach is seen throwing basketballs at a kid until he is bleeding.
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The abusive former-owner does look for his dog.
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The clown does have several beer cans in his window
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Buddy is smacked around by his previous owner. Mostly implied, but he is shown nearly falling off a truck due to the clown's negligence.
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Were animals harmed in the making?
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Also the dog trainer was not compensated.
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Does a dragon die?
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The dog
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Is there a shower scene?
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Is there a claustrophobic scene?
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Is someone hit by a car?
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Does a plane crash?
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The main character's father is mentioned to have died in a plane crash.
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