White Men Can't Jump (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1992, White Men Can't Jump is a comedy and drama film directed by Ron Shelton, running about 115 minutes. “It ain't easy being this good.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two street basketball hustlers try to con each other, then team up for a bigger score.

Who’s in it. White Men Can't Jump stars Wesley Snipes as Sidney Deane, Woody Harrelson as Billy Hoyle, Rosie Perez as Gloria Clement and Tyra Ferrell as Rhonda Deane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, White Men Can't Jump has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $90.8M at the box office.

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 White Men Can't Jump page.

If you liked it. Fans of White Men Can't Jump tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch White Men Can't Jump (1992)?
In US, White Men Can't Jump 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 White Men Can't Jump worth watching?
White Men Can't Jump holds an audience score of 6.6 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 White Men Can't Jump?
White Men Can't Jump stars Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Rosie Perez, Tyra Ferrell and Cylk Cozart.
When was White Men Can't Jump released?
White Men Can't Jump was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.