Official movie poster for Space Jam (1996), a family animation film

Space Jam(1996)

Get ready to jam.

6.8(6,548)1h 27m1996-11-15
FamilyAnimationScience FictionFantasyComedy

Space Jam Synopsis

With their freedom on the line, the Looney Tunes seek the help of NBA superstar Michael Jordan to win a basketball game against a team of moronic aliens.

Space Jam (1996) is a family, animation, science fiction, fantasy and comedy film directed by Joe Pytka, released on November 15, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle and Manner Washington. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6,548 ratings.

Director:
Joe Pytka
Writers:
Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick, Timothy Harris
Producers:
Daniel Goldberg, Joe Medjuck, Ivan Reitman
Cinematographer:
Michael Chapman
Composer:
James Newton Howard
Production:
Warner Bros. Family Entertainment, Ivan Reitman Productions
Budget:
$80,000,000
Revenue:
$250,200,000
Status:
Released

Space Jam (1996) Trailer

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Space Jam Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Space Jam.

Official 4K Trailer

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Original Theatrical Trailer

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Trailer 2

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The Monstars Steal Powers

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Michael Jordan Enters Looney Tunes

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Tune Squad vs. the Monstars

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Full Movie Preview

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Space Jam Jammin with Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan

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Space Jam Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6,548 ratings.

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7/10

A wonderfully constructed marriage of live action and animation, probably the best since Who Framed Roger Rabbit. It's a simple story of the Looney Tunes teaming up with Michael Jordan to stop the oppressive Monstars from enslaving them. The basketball scenes are great, the jokes mostly land, and Bill Murray steals the show whenever he's onscreen. Not to mention the fantastic soundtrack that today is pure standard.…

Reviewed on March 12, 2019

Peter89Spencer

8/10

Brings me back to my childhood days! I forgot how much I loved this film.

Reviewed on April 22, 2020

Filipe Manuel Neto

6/10

**It was a landmark film for young people and children in the 90s, but it is currently forgotten.** This is one of those movies that almost everyone has seen or heard about… or, at least, everyone who was children or teenager in the 90s, like me. Currently, the film is largely forgotten, and I feel that not even the release of a new film has served to spark interest in it. I don't know if that's entirely fair,…

Reviewed on October 11, 2022

CinemaSerf

6/10

When the big (figuratively speaking) boss of an intergalactic entertainment world captures "Bugs" and the other "Looney-Tuners", he vows to enslave them as lucrative attractions for the rest of their days. "Bugs" is no slouch when it comes to self-preservation, though, and so convinces his henchmen that the sporting thing to do is challenge them. Winner takes all. They aren't the brightest crayons in the tin, so…

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

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Space Jam – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Space Jam online?

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Space Jam (1996) is available to stream on TNT, TBS and tru TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Space Jam?

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The main cast of Space Jam (1996) includes Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Manner Washington and Eric Gordon. The film was directed by Joe Pytka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Space Jam released?

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Space Jam was released on November 15, 1996 and runs for 1h 27m.

Is Space Jam worth watching?

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Space Jam (1996) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6,548 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, animation and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Space Jam?

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Yes. The official Space Jam trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.