The Great White Hype (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1996, The Great White Hype is a comedy and drama film directed by Reginald Hudlin, running about 91 minutes. “If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Who’s in it. The Great White Hype stars Samuel L. Jackson as Rev. Fred Sultan, Jeff Goldblum as Mitchell Kane, Peter Berg as Terry Conklin and Jon Lovitz as Sol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Great White Hype has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great White Hype page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great White Hype tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great White Hype (1996)?
- In US, The Great White Hype is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great White Hype worth watching?
- The Great White Hype holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great White Hype?
- The Great White Hype stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg, Jon Lovitz and Damon Wayans.
- When was The Great White Hype released?
- The Great White Hype was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.