If you’re looking for a slam dunk movie that tells the true story behind what’s now a household name, find out where to watch Air.
Air is a retelling of the story behind one of the biggest business partnerships the world has ever seen. This partnership was between two surprising underdogs at the time, Michael Jordan and Nike’s basketball division. Nike’s Marketing VP and CEO sent out a basketball talent scout to bring them back a player that would fill some big shoes — being their new spokesperson. The scout came back with Michael Jordan and the rest, as you probably know, is history (that’s explored in an entertaining fashion in this movie)!
Where To Watch Air
Air has wowed audiences as they learn the true story behind one of the biggest collaborations to ever hit the market. If you’re interested in kicking your shoes up and hearing the story for yourself, you’re in luck because it is available to stream on Prime Video.
What To Know About Air
Air was directed by and stars award-winner, Ben Affleck. Affleck portrays the American billionaire businessman, Nike founder and CEO, Phil Knight. Alongside him on screen is EGOT winner, Viola Davis, who plays Michael Jordan’s mother, Deloris Jordan. Michael is played by Damian Young. Rounding out Air's all-star cast is the one-and-only Matt Damon, who breathes life into Sonny Vaccaro, the marketing basketball legend.
Together, the cast tells the story of how the iconic Air Jordans came to be, which involves what is known as the biggest gamble ever taken in the shoe industry and turned around Nike as a company. The film explores the $500,000 deal that Jordan signed, his mother’s advocacy for his career and future, and the classic underdog-to-triumph story.
The movie was produced by Amazon Studios and was, surprisingly, not a streaming-exclusive film. It was first released in theaters, which was seen as an indication of the studio’s confidence in the movie’s potential. This was the first time since the 2019 comedy, Late Night, that Amazon chose to release one of its major movies in a wide theatrical release, without a simultaneous streaming release on Prime Video.
The studio’s confidence in the film was not unfounded, as critics and audiences have given it rave reviews. The movie has a 92% Tomatometer rating and a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The star-studded cast coupled with the inspiring and entertaining true story, perfect for a movie dramatization, proved to be another partnership destined for success.
What’s The Cheapest Way To Watch Air?
Right now, the cheapest way to stream Air is on Prime Video. If you are already a Prime member or if you are eligible for Amazon Prime’s membership free trial, you can watch Air for free.
If not, a Prime membership is $139 for the year. Paying for the year saves you about $40 a year over paying the $14.99 monthly fee. If you are a student, however, you can get your Prime membership at a discounted rate of $7.49 a month or $69 a year.