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In this family canine comedy, a sequel to Air Bud (1997), Josh Framm (Kevin Zegers) finds it a problem when his widowed mother, Jackie (Cynthia Stevenson), starts seeing the community's new veterinari... read more read more...an, Patrick Sullivan (Gregory Harrison). Sullivan gives a football to Josh's golden retriever Buddy, and the athletic animal is soon girding for the gridiron. Coach Fanelli (Robert Costanzo) adds Josh as back-up quarterback to the jr. high team, and an accident takes Josh off the bench and onto the field. Meanwhile, two devious dognappers (Nora Dunn, Perry Anzilotti) see news footage of Buddy playing basketball and make plans to spirit him away to a Russian circus. Four dogs performed the tricks seen here. The character of Air Bud was created by Kevin DiCicco, but Buddy died not long after the first movie. The original basketball-shooting Buddy, a popular half-time attraction prior to the first film, achieved a lifetime total of some 22,000 baskets. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Richard Martin

Release Date: August 14, 1998

Keywords: air bud, dog playing

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DVD Release Date: December 12, 2000

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  • fb733768972
    October 1, 2010
    fb733768972
    Not quite as good as the original, but I love the air bud movies, just by how much fun can be take out of them. They are a fun ride to watch, and this football frenzy with a mutt is awesome!
  • May 30, 2010
    Really good
  • June 24, 2009
    i want to put that dog in a blender. then he'll be an "air spud" haha
  • July 14, 2007
    A dog that can play football? That's crazy! And yet Disney came up with another Air Bud movie. It fit perfectly into the Disney live-action family film line. Filmed on a shoestring budget, it somehow worked for a triumph of basic animal family comedy sports extravaganza.
  • fb1619601747
    May 30, 2011
    fb1619601747
    This movie is amazing...okay not really.
  • October 7, 2007
    The dog playing Air Bud in the end of the movie is a different dog from the one in the beginning. This is one talented dog.
  • fb1644764650
    June 11, 2011
    fb1644764650
    Not nearly as good as the original.
  • July 17, 2010
    I saw the original Air Bud. It was adorable for 4-year old boys and their little brothers. At least it has that value because the sequels are downright silly.
  • June 25, 2010
    Josh is growing and suddenly faces his biggest problem. His mother is dating a new man, whom is Buddy's vet. Josh, still not over his real father's death, decides to play football to take his mind off it. Buddy surprised Josh again and he proves he can play as well.
  • February 7, 2010
    what a bad movie I mean what the heck was these people even thinking all i say air bud is an offense to all family films involving animals

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Gary Brown
November 28, 2002
Gary Brown, Houston Community Newspapers

This doggie has fleas.

Jeffrey Westhoff
October 1, 2002
Jeffrey Westhoff, Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Air Bud: Golden Receiver has the same strengths and weaknesses as its predecessor. But this time the strengths are weaker and the weaknesses are stronger.

James Sanford
January 1, 2000
James Sanford, rec.arts.movies.reviews

If there's a little demon who's making your life miserable, "Air Bud: Golden Receiver" offers a prime opportunity for sweet revenge. ... charmless, preachy, flabbergastingly dull ... Full Review

David Keyes
January 1, 2000
David Keyes, Cinemaphile.org

Air Bud 2 only has the ability to make you laugh (occasionally), and nothing else. Full Review

Leonard Klady
December 4, 2008
Leonard Klady, Variety

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April 12, 2002
Globe and Mail

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Kevin Thomas
February 14, 2001
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

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Joe Baltake
January 1, 2000
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

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Anita Gates
January 1, 2000
Anita Gates, New York Times

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Paul Tatara
January 1, 2000
Paul Tatara, CNN.com

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