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White Men Can't Jump
White Men Can't Jump

White Men Can't Jump

March 27, 1992· 1h 55m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.7

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

Critics Sentiment

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15 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Billy and Sidney successfully hustle players across LA courts

8.1at 20m
Lowest Moment

Gloria leaves Billy after he loses their money gambling

5.4at 1h 00m
Biggest Swing

The film drops significantly when Gloria leaves Billy and the romantic subplot drags down the pacing, falling from the tournament high of 7.9 to 5.4 during the breakup aftermath.

Critics consistently praised the basketball scenes and Harrelson-Snipes chemistry while criticizing the convoluted subplots involving Gloria and the mobsters. The film peaks during the early hustling sequences and tournament but dips notably during the romantic drama, recovering somewhat for the unconventional but mature ending that prioritizes friendship over romance.

15 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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Billy Hoyle hustles Sidney Deane on the basketball court
5.0
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Sidney proposes a business partnership to Billy after being hustled
5.0
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Billy and Sidney successfully hustle players across LA courts⬆ Peak moment
5.0
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Sidney and Billy win the two on two tournament
5.0
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Gloria leaves Billy after he loses their money gambling⬇ Lowest moment
5.0
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Billy makes a half court hook shot to help Gloria
5.0
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Gloria warns Billy their relationship is over if he gambles
5.0
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Billy and Sidney become friends despite Billy losing Gloria
5.0
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