The Great White Hope

The Great White Hope

He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.

Directed by Martin Ritt

Produced by Lawrence Turman Productions, 20th Century Fox

1970103 min6.3 / 10

A socially conscious drama about systemic racism and institutional power, told through the story of a black boxer and his interracial relationship under siege.

A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Great White Hope sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Great White Hope scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does The Great White Hope end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Great White Hope violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is The Great White Hope easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

31/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity40

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise21

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Great White Hope

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Great White Hope

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Great White Hope, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Great White Hope, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Great White Hope, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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