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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.