White Men Can't Jump (2023 film)

White Men Can't Jump is a 2023 American sports comedy film directed by Calmatic and written by Kenya Barris and Doug Hall from a story they co-wrote with Ron Shelton.

White Men Can't Jump is a 2023 American sports comedy film directed by Calmatic and written by Kenya Barris and Doug Hall from a story they co-wrote with Ron Shelton. It is a remake of the 1992 film of the same name and stars Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow in his acting debut. The film was released on Hulu in the United States on May 19, 2023, and on Disney+ in some international markets.

Premise

The film centres on two basketball players whose lives and ambitions intersect as they try to earn money through streetball and tournament play. Its plot updates the premise of the 1992 original for a contemporary setting.

Production

Calmatic directed the remake from a screenplay by Kenya Barris and Doug Hall. The story credits also include Ron Shelton, who wrote the original 1992 film.

Cast

The principal cast includes Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow, alongside Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, Vince Staples, Myles Bullock, and Lance Reddick. Jack Harlow's role marked his screen acting debut.

Release and reception

White Men Can't Jump was released on May 19, 2023, on Hulu in the United States. Available reviews described it as a mixed or unfavourably compared remake of the original film. In Canada, the film was available on Disney+.