Air Bud (1997) is a family sports comedy directed by Charles Martin Smith and starring Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers and Wendy Makkena. The film tells the story of a young boy who befriends a stray Golden Retriever with an uncanny ability to play basketball, leading to unexpected success on the court. Blending heartwarming themes with athletic action, this Disney film became a hit and launched a long-running franchise.