The Great White Hype
1996, English. Directed by Reginald Hudlin.
If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.
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. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Great White Hype is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Reginald HudlinDirector
- Samuel L. JacksonRev. Fred Sultan
- Jeff GoldblumMitchell Kane
- Peter BergTerry Conklin
- Corbin BernsenPeter Prince
- Jon LovitzSol
- Cheech MarinJulio Escobar
- John Rhys-DaviesJohnny Windsor
- Salli Richardson-WhitfieldBambi
- Jamie FoxxHassan El Ruk'n
- Damon WayansJames "The Grim Reaper" Roper
- Rocky CarrollArtemus St. John Saint
- Albert HallRoper's Manager
Details
- Released
- 3 May 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Shelton, Tony Hendra
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The Great White Hype: quick answers
Is The Great White Hype worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 110 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Great White Hype have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great White Hype. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great White Hype parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great White Hype is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Great White Hype on?
The Great White Hype is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great White Hype?
If you liked The Great White Hype, try The Best Man Holiday, The Roast of Tom Brady, Adam Sandler: Love You.
Who directed The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype (1996) was directed by Reginald Hudlin and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg.