Air Bud: World Pup

Air Bud: World Pup (2001) is a family comedy you can watch online on iFILM. When Josh's school declares it the year of soccer, he signs up for the team with his golden retriever Buddy in tow — and it turns out the dog can play striker better than any kid on the field.

Josh teams up with Emma, a new arrival from England who actually knows the game, and the two quickly become friends. Meanwhile Buddy is busy courting her dog Molly, and before long the pair have five golden puppies. The season is building toward a championship match when a nasty dognapper snatches the pups, forcing the kids to choose between rescuing the litter and showing up for the biggest game of the year. A young Kevin Zegers stars as Josh, and real U.S. women's national team legends Brandi Chastain and Briana Scurry turn up on the pitch.

This third entry in the Air Bud franchise, directed by Bill Bannerman, is gentle, sweet and completely harmless — aimed squarely at younger viewers and dog lovers. A solid pick for a family movie night with the kids. Stream Air Bud: World Pup online on iFILM.