Air (2024)

Air (2024)

Release Date: April 5, 2024

Genres: Biographical, Drama, Sport

Runtime: 1h 35m

Status: Released

Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive references and language.

Star Rating: 4.2/5

Get ready to step onto the court and experience the incredible true story of the ‘Air Jordan’ phenomenon in the new movie, Air. Directed by Ben Affleck, this movie tells the story of how Michael Jordan’s partnership with Nike revolutionized the world of basketball and sportswear.

In the late 1980s, Michael Jordan, a rising basketball star, needed a shoe contract, while Nike was looking to enter the basketball market. Jordan’s parents, James and Deloris, and his agent, David Falk, were determined to get him the best deal possible. Enter Sonny Vaccaro, Nike’s basketball guru, who would stop at nothing to secure Jordan’s endorsement. Together, they created a partnership that would change the face of sportswear forever.

Air is a movie about the intersection of sports, business, and family, and the incredible journey that turned Michael Jordan into a global icon. Featuring an all-star cast and impressive direction, this film is a must-watch for anyone who loves basketball, sports, or just a great underdog story.

Movie Credits:

Directed by: Ben Affleck

Written by: Alex Convery

Produced by: Ben Affleck, Madison Ainley, Robert Davis, David Ellison, Jeff Robinov, Peter Guber

Actors:

  • Matt Damon as Sonny Vaccaro
  • Ben Affleck as Phil Knight
  • Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan
  • Chris Tucker as Howard White
  • Marlon Wayans as George Raveling
  • Jason Bateman as Rob Strasser
  • Chris Messina as David Falk
  • Matthew Maher as Peter Moore
  • Jay Mohr as John Fisher
  • Malcolm Barrett as Jeffrey Jordan
  • Barbara Sukowa as Bowerman’s assistant

Crew: