Space Jam

"Get ready to jam."

Nov 15 1996 PG 1h 28m
Adventure, Animation, Comedy

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

Plot

Swackhammer, owner of the amusement park planet Moron Mountain is desperate get new attractions and he decides that the Looney Tune characters would be perfect. He sends his diminutive underlings to get them to him, whether Bugs Bunny and Co. want to go or not. Well armed for their size, Bugs Bunny is forced to trick them into agreeing to a competition to determine their freedom. Taking advantage of their puny and stubby legged foes, the gang selects basketball for the surest chance of winning. However, the Nerdlucks turn the tables and steal the talents of leading professional basketball stars to become massive basketball bruisers known as the Monstars. In desperation, Bugs Bunny calls on the aid of Michael Jordan, the Babe Ruth of basketball, to help them have a chance at winning their freedom.

Written by

Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick, Timothy Harris

Directed by

Joe Pytka

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Animation, Courtside Seats Productions, Northern Lights Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 8 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
220,840
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
57
Popularity
NA