Air Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Courting a Legend

Last modified: May. 4, 2023

Air

Director: Ben Affleck

Starring: Ben Affleck • Matt Damon • Jason Bateman • Viola Davis • Chris Tucker

R Biography 1 hr, 52 m

74% WILL SEE 26% WON'T SEE

Plot: From award-winning director Ben Affleck, Air reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.

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Ben Affleck
... Phil Knight

The RIP, The Account 2
Matt Damon
... Sonny Vaccaro

The RIP, The Odyssey
Jason Bateman
... Rob Strasser

Zootopia 2, Zootopia
Viola Davis
... Deloris Jordan

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Prisoners
C
Chris Tucker
Rush Hour 3, The Silver Linings Playbook
Marlon Wayans
Scary Movie 6, Him
M
Matthew Maher
Relay
Chris Messina
Juror No. 2, Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
T
Tom Papa
J
Julius Tennon
J
Joel Gretsch
Saving Grace B. Jones
G
Gustaf Skarsgård
I’ll Be Your Mirror

A look at Air behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ben Affleck last helmed Live by Night and Untitled Whitey Bulger Project. The film's writer Alex Convery last penned Tiger Slam.

Studios: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Company: Artists Equity
Mandalay Pictures
Pearl Street Films
Skydance Media

“Ben, Matt and this all-star cast have delivered a fantastic film that will move, inspire, and entertain audiences around the globe,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “With Ben’s incredible direction, the film delivers a nostalgic look back at a culture-defining moment that absolutely lends itself to a global theatrical event (1/25/2023).”

Nov 2022

Changed Air movie production status. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2022

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2022

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Official Trailer

Air was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, April 5 , 2023. There were two other movies released on the same date, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie and On A Wing And A Prayer.

The estimated home release date for Air is currently being determined. Stay tuned!