Air (2023)
Kernel Score: 84% · 2,263 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2023-04-05
Runtime: 112 minutes
Is Air worth watching?
Worth watching. Air turns a corporate shoe deal into an entertaining true-story drama, helped by a sharp script and a strong cast. It's easy to like even if you don't care about basketball, and it plays as a crowd-pleaser.
Watch it if you
- like sharp, dialogue-driven true stories
- enjoy underdog business tales
- grew up around 1980s sports culture
Skip it if you
- want on-court basketball action
- dislike talky corporate drama
Best for: Date night or friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Air
- Stream: Prime Video, YouTube TV
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Discover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand.
Air parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Air is an R-rated drama about Nike's pursuit of a partnership with Michael Jordan, based on a true story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Hustle (2022) — 88%: Basketball drama with plenty of heart and an underdog angle
- Coach Carter (2005) — 86%: Inspiring true basketball story with a firm lead
- Hoop Dreams (1994) — 84%: Documentary view of what basketball means to real people
- Glory Road (2006) — 84%: Real-life basketball breakthrough story
- Big George Foreman (2023) — 86%: Uplifting true sports comeback story
- Love & Basketball (2000) — 83%: Basketball-centred drama about ambition and love
Director
Cast
- Matt Damon as Sonny Vaccaro
- Jason Bateman as Rob Strasser
- Ben Affleck as Phil Knight
- Chris Messina as David Falk
- Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan
- Julius Tennon as James Jordan
- Damian Young as Michael Jordan
- Chris Tucker as Howard White
- Matthew Maher as Peter Moore
- Gustaf Skarsgård as Horst Dassler
Air FAQ
Is Air worth watching?
Worth watching. Air turns a corporate shoe deal into an entertaining true-story drama, helped by a sharp script and a strong cast. It's easy to like even if you don't care about basketball, and it plays as a crowd-pleaser.
Where can I watch Air?
In the US you can stream Air on Prime Video and YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Air OK for kids?
Air is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Air is an R-rated drama about Nike's pursuit of a partnership with Michael Jordan, based on a true story.
What movies are like Air?
If you liked Air, try Hustle, Coach Carter, Hoop Dreams and Glory Road.