Air movie soundtrack: Which songs play in the Ben Affleck movie?

Air, directed and starring Ben Affleck, is now playing in theaters and it is being praised by both critics and audiences. One of the many things fans love about the movie, is the soundtrack. You don’t even need to see the movie to know that the soundtrack is going to be amazing. After all, the movie is set in the ’80s, the decade some of the best songs were released. Need a list of the songs that play in the Air movie soundtrack? You’ve come to the right place.

Based on true events, Air tells the origin story of the Air Jordan basketball shoe line. The movie follows a Nike, Inc. employee who believes a shoe line deal with Michael Jordan can save the company from bankruptcy. So, does the Air movie soundtrack deliver? Absolutely!

No spoilers! Please note there are not Air movie spoilers ahead. If you have not watched the movie, feel free to read on. 

Air movie soundtrack: Song list

Go grab your playlist and search for these songs to add:

• “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits
• “Blister In the Sun” by Violent Femmes
• “Ain’t Nobody” by Rufus & Chaka Khan
• “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger
• “All I Need is a Miracle” by Mike + The Mechanics
• “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen
• “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project
• “Rock the Casbah (Remastered)” by The Clash
• “My Adidas” RUN DMC
• “In a Big Country” by Big Country
• “Tempted” by Squeeze
• “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper
• “Can’t Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon

Which of these songs will you be adding to your playlist? Are there any you were surprised to hear in the movie?

Along with Ben Affleck, Air also stars Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, and Viola Davis, among others. The movie is rated R for language throughout, so it may not be a suitable movie for children.