Movies like The Air Up There

Coach Carter is based on the true story of a high school basketball coach who prioritizes his players' academic success over their athletic performance. Sharing the theme of sports as a means for personal growth, the movie will appeal to fans of The Air Up There who savored the movie's more inspirational moments.

Space Jam combines live-action and animation, featuring Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes characters. The blend of basketball and a unique storyline provides a similar appeal for those who enjoyed The Air Up There's basketball-centric plot and family-friendly humor.

Cool Runnings is an inspiring comedy about a Jamaican bobsled team making their unlikely journey to the Winter Olympics. Fans of The Air Up There will appreciate the similar themes of underdogs and cross-cultural understanding, with plenty of humor to keep the audience entertained.

Glory Road recounts the true story of the 1966 Texas Western college basketball team, with an all-African-American starting lineup. The themes of overcoming racial prejudice and the importance of teamwork will resonate with viewers who loved The Air Up There.

Hoosiers tells the heartwarming story of a small-town Indiana high school basketball team's run for the state championship. Like The Air Up There, it champions the underdog spirit and the transformative power of sports, which makes it a must-watch for fans of sports dramas.

White Men Can't Jump is a street basketball comedy-drama that explores themes of race, friendship, and the hustle of making it. Its comedic approach and focus on basketball culture offer a spirited experience akin to The Air Up There.

Blue Chips addresses the ethical dilemmas in college basketball, following a coach who is torn between playing it clean and breaking the rules to recruit top players. Fans of The Air Up There will find the behind-the-scenes look at basketball recruitment both intriguing and enlightening.

Eddie stars Whoopi Goldberg as a basketball fan who becomes the head coach of the New York Knicks. Like The Air Up There, it’s a comedy that intertwines basketball with unconventional coaching methods and the humorous side of sports.