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Mike Southon's Air Bud Spikes Back brings the gifted athlete and golden retriever Buddy back for more action. Buddy excels at the sport of beach volleyball. But in between his domination of the court,... read more read more... Buddy must help solve a series of crimes that evidence suggests he himself has committed. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 27 min.

Directed by: Mike Southon

Release Date: January 1, 2003

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DVD Release Date: June 24, 2003

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  • fb733768972
    October 1, 2010
    fb733768972
    It's nice to see, after a long run, that this franchise still has a bit of steam left, however, at best, it's just another air bud movie. It didn't have to be made, but for a fan like me, it put a smile on my face!
  • erika250
    May 31, 2010
    erika250
    this was the best air bud film yet.
  • fb1619601747
    May 31, 2011
    fb1619601747
    Thank god, it's over.
  • husky10000years
    October 7, 2007
    husky10000years
    This movie is exactly what you'd think it'd be, a dog playing volleyball. It has no surprises, and isn't all that good but it's not horrible either. it was kind of weird that buddy had a different owner in this movie and it just wasn't as sweet as air bud.
  • fb1644764650
    June 11, 2011
    fb1644764650
    The most uncreative movie of the series.
  • Yinali
    August 6, 2007
    Yinali
    Loved it
  • meshelly1
    March 2, 2011
    meshelly1
    love all the air bud movies

    a talented dog that can play any sport

    "Andrea and Tammy are best friends. But now that school is out for the summer, Tammy is moving from Fernfield to San Diego, and both girls are SOOOO sad. Andrea vows to earn enough money for a plane ticket t... read moreo see her best friend.

    A large diamond is being delivered to the Fernfield museum to be put on display. The plumbers who are there to fix the toilet are not plumbers, and I doubt seriously that these morons could fix anything. They are there to steal the diamond. One problem: the diamond is guarded by laser beams worthy of "Mission: Impossible". There is a heating vent that leads right to the diamond, but it's too small for them. Maybe they could get a child to steal the diamond. Or a dog. When they see Buddy perform in a canine obstacle course competition, they know what they have to do. They have to kidnap Buddy!

    Andrea figures out how to earn money. Her father is a vet and she is so good with the animals at his office. She can be a pet sitter. Of course, that's harder than it looks.

    Another possibility: Connor moves into Tammy's old house. He used to play beach volleyball, and, yes, Fernfield has a league, but the team is not very good. For one thing, the coach is so dumb he makes the jewel thieves look like they could pull off The Italian Job. (Okay, I was exaggerating. No one could make those guys look smart.) If by some miracle (Buddy, perhaps?) the team wins the league championship, they get a trip to see Gabrielle Reece and other professionals in California. So Andrea joins the team along with Connor.

    Andrea's parents go to a convention, and Grandma is left in charge along with her annoying parrot and lack of ability in the kitchen.

    This movie had nothing that would make it inappropriate for children, which is a good thing because only children would watch it. Or perhaps adult Lizzie McGuire fans. Of which I am one. Andrea is almost as adorable as Lizzie (and she gets it from her mom). Her annoying little brother Noah is no Matt, but he seems like a real kid rather than a Hollywood version. Connor is not exactly Gordo, who had brains rather than athletic ability, but maybe he'll appeal to teenage girls.

    I don't like dogs but how could anyone not like Buddy? The canine actor (actors?) is so talented in so many ways. But there was one unbelievable scene which would have been easy enough for an accomplished trainer, but come on! Dumb and Dumber could NOT have done that.

    Pat Cranshaw was still going strong when this was made, which is hard to believe since he was ancient 20 years ago. He still had the same charm. And there was another sequel! I found this out looking to see when he died. Apparently it was his last movie.

    The bumbling idiot jewel thieves are quite funny. And then there is the one man who stood between them and the diamond, the fat and lazy but friendly security guard Phil (hence the need for lasers).

    There is plenty of comedy here"
  • msoftballpooh
    June 24, 2007
    msoftballpooh
    Now that Buddy helps Andrea it's a lot different. Really cool and gives you something different to watch.
  • sarahXanne
    October 6, 2006
    sarahXanne
    not as good as the others... a dog can't play volleyball... basketball, ya. football, ya. soccer, ya. but volleyball... no.
  • mizzbv
    September 27, 2006
    mizzbv
    the first one was a cute idea..amusing because the dog was cute, and the guy was cute... why the heck does the dog keep playing all these other sports????

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January 2, 2011
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