White Men Can't Jump
Seen it?2023 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (40 on Metacritic), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved White Men Can't Jump, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Seemingly opposite street hoopers, Jeremy, an injury prone former star, and Kamal, a has-been prodigy, team up to take one final shot at living out their dreams.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 132K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Calmatic
- Sinqua WallsKamal
- Jack HarlowJeremy
- Lance ReddickBenji
- Teyana TaylorImani
- Laura HarrierTatiana
- Myles BullockRenzo
- Vince StaplesSpeedy
- Zak SteinerPhillip Williamson
- J. Alphonse NicholsonJermaine
- Aiden ShuteDrew