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The Great White Hype

1996Movie1 h 31 minR

Comedy
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes42%35%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes42%35%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, romance or tears.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Reginald Hudlin
Written by
Tony Hendra, Ron Shelton
Produced by
Joshua Donen, Fred Berner
Music by
Marcus Miller

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 3, 1996 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
May 3, 1996
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out, Mugging the Monster, Precision F-Strike +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great White Hype?"

Questions about The Great White Hype

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great White Hype?

Prime

In the United States, The Great White Hype streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Great White Hype worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 42%).

Will The Great White Hype make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Great White Hype?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Great White Hype use?

Shout-OutMugging the MonsterPrecision F-StrikeEqual-Opportunity EvilTalking Your Way OutGangsta StyleLet's Get Dangerous!You Have Failed MeHard Work Hardly WorksFish out of WaterLarge HamNot So Invincible After Alland 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Mugging the Monster, and Precision F-Strike.