White Men Can't Jump (1992)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $76,253,806Details
International Box Office $14,500,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $90,753,806
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $422,004 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $422,004
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Two con artists scam people out of money playing basketball.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$14,711,124 (19.3% of total gross)
Legs:5.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:84.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,923 opening theaters/1,929 max. theaters, 8.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $198,076,151

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,130 $76,253,806
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,102 $14,500,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,985 $90,753,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 193 $76,253,806
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 628 $14,500,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 300 $90,753,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) 268 $76,253,806
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,122 $14,500,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 535 $90,753,806

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 27th, 1992 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: January 21st, 2014 by Fox Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R Adult situations/language, nudity
Running Time: 116 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Remember the Titans
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Keywords: Basketball, Confidence Men, Gambling, Buddy Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 151 $6,139,636 Apr 17, 1992 24
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 101 $16,717,559 Apr 17, 1992 24

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,130 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 601-700) 690 $198,076,151
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 801-900) 816 $76,253,806
Top 1992 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 16 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 401-500) 482 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 850 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 453 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 193 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) 268 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 135 $76,253,806

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 27, 1992 1 $14,711,124   1,923 $7,650   $14,711,124 1
Apr 3, 1992 1 $10,188,583 -31% 1,928 $5,285   $29,107,836 2
Apr 10, 1992 3 $7,363,880 -28% 1,929 $3,817   $39,211,822 3
Apr 17, 1992 2 $6,139,636 -17% 1,882 $3,262   $48,108,305 4
Apr 24, 1992 3 $4,491,484 -27% 1,835 $2,448   $54,795,312 5
May 1, 1992 2 $2,794,422 -38% 1,679 $1,664   $58,609,821 6
May 8, 1992 2 $2,692,398 -4% 1,815 $1,483   $62,154,524 7
May 15, 1992 4 $1,936,021 -28% 1,683 $1,150   $64,882,869 8
May 22, 1992 9 $1,684,468 -13% 1,280 $1,316   $67,130,191 9
May 29, 1992 10 $945,898 -44% 1,132 $836   $68,568,684 10

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 27, 1992 1 $18,919,253   1,923 $9,838   $18,919,253 1
Apr 3, 1992 2 $12,928,689 -32% 1,928 $6,706   $31,847,942 2
Apr 10, 1992 3 $10,120,727 -22% 1,929 $5,247   $41,968,669 3
Apr 17, 1992 3 $8,335,159 -18% 1,882 $4,429   $50,303,828 4
Apr 24, 1992 3 $5,511,571 -34% 1,835 $3,004   $55,815,399 5
May 1, 1992 2 $3,646,727 -34% 1,679 $2,172   $59,462,126 6
May 8, 1992 2 $3,484,722 -4% 1,815 $1,920   $62,946,848 7
May 15, 1992 4 $2,498,875 -28% 1,683 $1,485   $65,445,723 8
May 22, 1992 9 $2,177,063 -13% 1,280 $1,701   $67,622,786 9

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,102 $14,500,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,397 $14,500,000
Top 1992 Movies at the International Box Office 22 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,065 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,397 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,031 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 628 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,122 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 278 $14,500,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,985 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,498 $90,753,806
Top 1992 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 20 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 935 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,593 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 881 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 300 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 535 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 204 $90,753,806

Leading Cast

Wesley Snipes Sidney Deane
Woody Harrelson Billy Hoyle
Rosie Perez Gloria Clemente

Supporting Cast

Tyra Ferrell Rhonda Deane
Cylk Cozart Robert
Kadeem Hardison Junior
Eloy Casados Tony Stucci
Marques Johnson Raymond
Nigel Miguel Dwight "The Flight" McGhee
Bill Henderson Venice Beach Boy
Sonny Craver Venice Beach Boy
Jon Hendricks Venice Beach Boy
Ernest Harden, Jr. George
John Marshall Jones Walter
David Roberson T.J.
Kevin Benton Zeke
Duane Martin Willie Lewis
Frank Rossi Frank Stucci
Freeman Williams Duck Johnson
Louis Price Eddie "The King" Faroo
Alex Trebek Himself
Reggie Leon Reggie
Sarah Stavrou Etiwanda
Reynaldo Rey Tad
Lanei Chapman Lanei
Irene Nettles Real Estate Agent
Torri Whitehead Tanya
Lisa McDowell Alisa
David Maxwell Malcolm
Dion B. Vines The Bank
Bill Caplan Tournament Announcer
Richard James Baker Tournament Referee
Amy Golden Big Guy's Girlfriend
Jeanette Srubar Little Guy's Girlfriend
Zandra Hill Sponsor
Fred Gregory Sponsor
Carl E. Hodge Pickup Truck Driver
Ruben Martinez Ruben
Gary Lazar Oki-Dog Businessman
Donna Howell Yolanda
Don Fullilove Jake
Johnny Gilbert JEOPARDY! Announcer
Leonard A. Oakland Dr. Leonard Allen
Allan Malamud Rocket Scientist
Jeanne McCarthy Dressing Room Staffer
John Charles Sheehan Cop
Gregory T. Daniel Leon
Carl A. McGee Gambler
Chick Hearn NBA Announcer
Stu Lantz NBA Announcer

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Ron Shelton Director
Ron Shelton Screenwriter
Don Miller Producer
David Lester Producer
Michele Rappaport Executive Producer
Russell Boyd Director of Photography
Dennis Washington Production Designer
Paul Seydor Editor
Bennie Wallace Composer
Richard Wells Assistant Director
Ed Milkovich Unit Production Manager
Roger Fortune Art Director
Robert R. Benton Set Decorator
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Costume Designer
Berry Jean Slater Costume Supervisor
Kimberly Ray Editor
Robin Katz Additional Editor
Kirk Francis Production Sound Mixer
John Reitz Re-recording Mixer
David Campbell Re-recording Mixer
Gregg Rudloff Re-recording Mixer
John Kwiatkowski Sound Editor
Anthony R. Milch Sound Editor
Bob Bradshaw Sound Editor
Steve Schwalbe Sound Editor
Larry Carow Sound Editor
Howell Gibbens Sound Editor
Kimberly Lowe-Voigt Sound Editor
Pat Bietz Sound Editor
Robin Katz Music Editor
Stephanie Cozart* Head Makeup
Sterfon Demings Head Hairstylist
Bennie Wallace Music Supervisor
Victoria Thomas Casting Director
Julius LeFlore Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Synopsis

Two con artists scam people out of money playing basketball.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$14,711,124 (19.3% of total gross)
Legs:5.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:84.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,923 opening theaters/1,929 max. theaters, 8.9 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $198,076,151

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,130 $76,253,806
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,102 $14,500,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,985 $90,753,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 193 $76,253,806
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 628 $14,500,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 300 $90,753,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) 268 $76,253,806
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,122 $14,500,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 535 $90,753,806

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 27th, 1992 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: January 21st, 2014 by Fox Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R Adult situations/language, nudity
Running Time: 116 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Remember the Titans
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Basketball, Confidence Men, Gambling, Buddy Comedy
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 151 $6,139,636 Apr 17, 1992 24
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 101 $16,717,559 Apr 17, 1992 24

Leading Cast

Wesley Snipes Sidney Deane
Woody Harrelson Billy Hoyle
Rosie Perez Gloria Clemente

Supporting Cast

Tyra Ferrell Rhonda Deane
Cylk Cozart Robert
Kadeem Hardison Junior
Eloy Casados Tony Stucci
Marques Johnson Raymond
Nigel Miguel Dwight "The Flight" McGhee
Bill Henderson Venice Beach Boy
Sonny Craver Venice Beach Boy
Jon Hendricks Venice Beach Boy
Ernest Harden, Jr. George
John Marshall Jones Walter
David Roberson T.J.
Kevin Benton Zeke
Duane Martin Willie Lewis
Frank Rossi Frank Stucci
Freeman Williams Duck Johnson
Louis Price Eddie "The King" Faroo
Alex Trebek Himself
Reggie Leon Reggie
Sarah Stavrou Etiwanda
Reynaldo Rey Tad
Lanei Chapman Lanei
Irene Nettles Real Estate Agent
Torri Whitehead Tanya
Lisa McDowell Alisa
David Maxwell Malcolm
Dion B. Vines The Bank
Bill Caplan Tournament Announcer
Richard James Baker Tournament Referee
Amy Golden Big Guy's Girlfriend
Jeanette Srubar Little Guy's Girlfriend
Zandra Hill Sponsor
Fred Gregory Sponsor
Carl E. Hodge Pickup Truck Driver
Ruben Martinez Ruben
Gary Lazar Oki-Dog Businessman
Donna Howell Yolanda
Don Fullilove Jake
Johnny Gilbert JEOPARDY! Announcer
Leonard A. Oakland Dr. Leonard Allen
Allan Malamud Rocket Scientist
Jeanne McCarthy Dressing Room Staffer
John Charles Sheehan Cop
Gregory T. Daniel Leon
Carl A. McGee Gambler
Chick Hearn NBA Announcer
Stu Lantz NBA Announcer

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Ron Shelton Director
Ron Shelton Screenwriter
Don Miller Producer
David Lester Producer
Michele Rappaport Executive Producer
Russell Boyd Director of Photography
Dennis Washington Production Designer
Paul Seydor Editor
Bennie Wallace Composer
Richard Wells Assistant Director
Ed Milkovich Unit Production Manager
Roger Fortune Art Director
Robert R. Benton Set Decorator
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Costume Designer
Berry Jean Slater Costume Supervisor
Kimberly Ray Editor
Robin Katz Additional Editor
Kirk Francis Production Sound Mixer
John Reitz Re-recording Mixer
David Campbell Re-recording Mixer
Gregg Rudloff Re-recording Mixer
John Kwiatkowski Sound Editor
Anthony R. Milch Sound Editor
Bob Bradshaw Sound Editor
Steve Schwalbe Sound Editor
Larry Carow Sound Editor
Howell Gibbens Sound Editor
Kimberly Lowe-Voigt Sound Editor
Pat Bietz Sound Editor
Robin Katz Music Editor
Stephanie Cozart* Head Makeup
Sterfon Demings Head Hairstylist
Bennie Wallace Music Supervisor
Victoria Thomas Casting Director
Julius LeFlore Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,130 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 601-700) 690 $198,076,151
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 801-900) 816 $76,253,806
Top 1992 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 16 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 401-500) 482 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 850 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 453 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 193 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 201-300) 268 $76,253,806
All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 135 $76,253,806

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 27, 1992 1 $14,711,124   1,923 $7,650   $14,711,124 1
Apr 3, 1992 1 $10,188,583 -31% 1,928 $5,285   $29,107,836 2
Apr 10, 1992 3 $7,363,880 -28% 1,929 $3,817   $39,211,822 3
Apr 17, 1992 2 $6,139,636 -17% 1,882 $3,262   $48,108,305 4
Apr 24, 1992 3 $4,491,484 -27% 1,835 $2,448   $54,795,312 5
May 1, 1992 2 $2,794,422 -38% 1,679 $1,664   $58,609,821 6
May 8, 1992 2 $2,692,398 -4% 1,815 $1,483   $62,154,524 7
May 15, 1992 4 $1,936,021 -28% 1,683 $1,150   $64,882,869 8
May 22, 1992 9 $1,684,468 -13% 1,280 $1,316   $67,130,191 9
May 29, 1992 10 $945,898 -44% 1,132 $836   $68,568,684 10

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 27, 1992 1 $18,919,253   1,923 $9,838   $18,919,253 1
Apr 3, 1992 2 $12,928,689 -32% 1,928 $6,706   $31,847,942 2
Apr 10, 1992 3 $10,120,727 -22% 1,929 $5,247   $41,968,669 3
Apr 17, 1992 3 $8,335,159 -18% 1,882 $4,429   $50,303,828 4
Apr 24, 1992 3 $5,511,571 -34% 1,835 $3,004   $55,815,399 5
May 1, 1992 2 $3,646,727 -34% 1,679 $2,172   $59,462,126 6
May 8, 1992 2 $3,484,722 -4% 1,815 $1,920   $62,946,848 7
May 15, 1992 4 $2,498,875 -28% 1,683 $1,485   $65,445,723 8
May 22, 1992 9 $2,177,063 -13% 1,280 $1,701   $67,622,786 9

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,102 $14,500,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,397 $14,500,000
Top 1992 Movies at the International Box Office 22 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,065 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,397 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,031 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 628 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,122 $14,500,000
All Time International Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 278 $14,500,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,985 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,498 $90,753,806
Top 1992 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 20 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 935 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,593 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 881 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 300 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 535 $90,753,806
All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 204 $90,753,806