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Summary

Seemingly opposite street hoopers, Jeremy, an injury prone former star, and Kamal, a has-been prodigy, team up to take one final shot at living out their dreams.

Cast

Sinqua Walls

Kamal

Jack Harlow

Jeremy

Lance Reddick

Benji

Teyana Taylor

Imani

Laura Harrier

Tatiana

Myles Bullock

Renzo

Vince Staples

Speedy

Zak Steiner

Phillip Williamson

J. Alphonse Nicholson

Jermaine

Aiden Shute

Drew

Bentley Green

Jacoby

Andrew Schulz

James Earl

Mooch

Stan Verrett

Blake Griffin

Taylor Rooks

Tyler Herro

Dazeran Jones

Duke Skywalka

Arturo Castro

Bobby

Tristen J. Winger

Richard Wood

Paris Nicole

Edith

Gerald 'Slink' Johnson

Lamont

Marli Dane Farrior

Maya

Jordon Alexander

Sketchy Guy

Samir Royal

6-Year-Old Kamal

Sherman Gay

6'8'' Dude

Tyshawn Givens

Allen Crabbe Ears

Nickolas William Thomas

Andy

Joe Dinicol

Chicken Sandwich

Charles Tyler Kinder

Lost Culkin Brother

Freddie Kuguru

Sunglasses

Makaio Thompson

Dodgers Hat

Zach Andrews

Taller Hooper

Kareem Stroud

Hefty Bag

Malachi D. Scott

Malachi

Noah Ballou

Tall Man in Cycling Gear

Deonte Henderson

Westbrook-esque Point Guard

Solo Bailey

Teen Hooper

Chaz Ingram

Older Man

Dolly Gray

Kamal's Mother

Richard Nevels

Jabari

Daniel 'DoKnows' Lopez

Guy #1

Larry Powell

Salesperson

Sarah Carson

Susie

Barry Brisco

Ref

Levi R. Gilbert

Opposing Fan

Lukas H. Gilbert

Other Opposing Fan

Khalid Mutakabbir

Another Ref

Anthony Zasada

Guy in Jean Shorts

Tarell Meeks

Camera Man

Anthony Hamilton Jr.

17-Year-Old Kamal

DJ Battlecat

Chasnie Houston

Young Teen Girl

Nic Harris

Street Ball Opponent #1

Iman Crosson

Fake Malcolm X

Tamera Kissen

Sheila

Tiffanie Holloway

Shorty Shorts Girlfriend

DJ Hed

Venice Tournament DJ

Harry Perry

Venice Guitar Player on Skates

Ant Henderson

Ant

Martin French

Ref #2

DJ Qwesscoast

Leimert MC

Ladell Preston

Driver

Malachi Mutakabbir

Flame Thrower

Cameron Early

Dorsey Basketball Player

Reef Graham

St. Thomas Basketball Player

Sierra Hoyle

Fan #1

Troy Brown

Fan #2

Quinn McPherson

Fan #3

Quinn Pierce

Fan #4

Kurt Nelson

Fan #5

Julius Denem

Basketball Player #1

Sammy Soto

Basketball Player #2

Lance Jemison

Pedestrian

CJ Stuart

Pedestrian #2

Phillip-Charlie Daniell

Tournament Offical (uncredited)

Clayborn Harlow

Basketball Player (uncredited)

Orion Hunter

Saint Thomas Student (uncredited)

Jacob Lawrence Kreiss

Vendor (uncredited)

Crew

Director

Calmatic

Story

Ron Shelton

Story, Writer

Kenya Barris

Story, Writer

Doug Hall

Reviews

r96sk

August 6, 2024

Unexpectedly, 2023's <em>'White Men Can’t Jump'</em> is great!

I was anticipating, at best, a run-of-the-mill remake of the fun original movie from 1992, as most redos tend to be let's be honest. However, everyone involved here does a noteworthy job. I thoroughly enjoyed this, it's predominantly funny but there is heart in there too. To be honest, I'd totally rank it higher than its predecessor.

In that 90s picture, which again is an entertaining movie don't get me wrong, it's all solid but Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson do elevate it up a lot. Whereas in this version, sure the leads aren't as strong (but still excellent in their own rights) though the film is much more well rounded and interesting in other areas in my opinion.

They may be no Snipes x Harrelson, but Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow are an ace match. This is the first time I've seen Walls act and I've very impressed, particularly in that emotional scene with the late Lance Reddick. Harlow appears in his acting debut and is surprisingly good, some bits you can tell he isn't a full-time actor though for the majority he is convincing.

Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, Myles Bullock and Vince Staples are positive members of the cast too, the latter two make for amusing comedic support. Elsewhere, it was fun to see Gerald Johnson appear; albeit minutely... <i>Lamar 🐐</i>. It's a nicely cast flick, to be fair.

I wasn't expecting the comedy to be as funny as it was, I'm not saying I was on the floor laughing at any point but I was smiling/chuckling pretty constantly throughout. As you'd expect, it does rely a lot on the race jokes but it's all executed well. There's good music selection too.