Air Jordans have been one of the most iconic shoes in the world of footwear. They have been a part of popular culture since the 1980s and have been seen in movies and television shows. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of movies that feature Air Jordans being stolen. Here, we will look at some of the most popular movies about stolen Air Jordans.
Takers (2010)
Takers is a 2010 American crime thriller film directed by John Luessenhop and starring an ensemble cast of Paul Walker, Hayden Christensen, Matt Dillon, Idris Elba, Chris Brown, T.I., and Zoe Saldana. The movie follows a group of career criminals, who plan a complicated heist to steal a set of highly valuable Air Jordans from a rich businessman. The movie was a box office success, grossing over $60 million against a production budget of $32 million.
The Last Dance (2020)
The Last Dance is a 2020 American sports documentary miniseries directed by Jason Hehir. The series follows the story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls championship team during the 1997–1998 season. In the documentary, there is a scene where Jordan’s Air Jordans are stolen from his hotel room. He later finds out that the shoes were stolen by a homeless man and returns them to Jordan.
The Air Up There (1994)
The Air Up There is a 1994 American comedy sports film directed by Paul Michael Glaser and starring Kevin Bacon. The film follows Jimmy Dolan, a college basketball coach who travels to Africa in search of a talented basketball player to recruit for his team. While in Africa, Jimmy’s Air Jordans are stolen by a local tribe. With the help of the tribe’s leader, Jimmy manages to get his shoes back.
White Men Can’t Jump (1992)
White Men Can’t Jump is a 1992 American sports comedy film starring Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes. The movie follows the story of two competitive basketball hustlers, Billy and Sidney, who team up and try to make a lot of money by hustling other players. At one point in the movie, Sidney’s Air Jordans are stolen by a younger player. Billy and Sidney eventually get the shoes back, but only after a long chase.
Like Mike (2002)
Like Mike is a 2002 American basketball family comedy film directed by John Schultz and starring Lil’ Bow Wow. The movie follows the story of a young orphan named Calvin, who finds a pair of old Air Jordans with the initials “M.J.” written on them. After trying the shoes on, Calvin discovers that he has incredible basketball skills and is soon recruited by a professional team. However, his Air Jordans are stolen by an opposing player.
The Air Jordan Heist (2017)
The Air Jordan Heist is a 2017 American crime drama film directed by Brian Klemesrud and starring Dave Franco and Emily Meade. The movie follows the story of two friends, who plan to steal a set of limited edition Air Jordans from a high-security storage facility. The movie follows the two as they plan and execute the heist and make a daring escape with the shoes.
The Sixth Man (1997)
The Sixth Man is a 1997 American sports comedy film starring Marlon Wayans and Kadeem Hardison. The movie follows the story of two brothers, Kenny and Antoine, who are both basketball stars for their college team. During a game, Kenny’s Air Jordans are stolen by an opposing player. Kenny eventually gets his shoes back after a wild chase with the player.
Gymkata (1985)
Gymkata is a 1985 American martial arts action film directed by Robert Clouse. The movie follows the story of Jonathan Cabot, an Olympic gymnast who is sent to a fictional Middle Eastern country to compete in a deadly martial arts tournament. During the tournament, Cabot’s Air Jordans are stolen by a local thief. Cabot eventually manages to get his shoes back after a fight with the thief.
Conclusion
Air Jordans have been featured in many movies over the years, from dramas to comedies. They have been stolen by criminals, hustlers, and even homeless people. But no matter who the thief is, the shoes always end up back in the hands of their rightful owner. Whether you’re a fan of Air Jordans or not, these movies about stolen Air Jordans are worth watching.