White Men Can't Jump

White Men Can't Jump

It ain't easy being this good.

Directed by Ron Shelton

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1992115 min6.7 / 10

A high-spirited buddy comedy about two street basketball hustlers whose rivalry becomes friendship, built on charm, humor, and the pleasures of male camaraderie.

Two street basketball hustlers try to con each other, then team up for a bigger score.

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  • Is White Men Can't Jump easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Does White Men Can't Jump end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is White Men Can't Jump sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is White Men Can't Jump scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is White Men Can't Jump violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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