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The Great White Hope

1970·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, sports, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.

A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
Historical DramaRacial PrejudiceSportsBoxingStar-Crossed RomanceSocial CommentaryPower DynamicsTragic Love Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Great White Hope worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great White Hope rated?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Great White Hope?

1 h 43 min

The Great White Hope runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great White Hope?

Critics48
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Great White Hope higher (68) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Great White Hope in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Great White Hope use?

Throwing the FightWhere da White Women At?Racial Face BlindnessWoman ScornedReality Has No SubtitlesFunetik AksentMaligned Mixed MarriageAs You KnowFallen-on-Hard-Times JobThe Trope KidTitle DropSpiteful Spitand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Great White Hope, including Throwing the Fight, Where da White Women At?, Racial Face Blindness.