Chang Can Dunk

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Chang Can Dunk

PG

2023

1h 49m

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"Chang Can Dunk" follows Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American high school student in the marching band, who bets the school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads the 5' 8" Chang on a quest to find the hops he needs to dunk in order to impress his crush, Kristy, and finally gain the attention and respect of his high school peers. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

03/11/2023

Chang Can Dunk isn’t an all-star, but viewed that way it’s a nice wrinkle on an old story – the sort of calculated leap that, unlike Chang’s gamble, feels like a pretty good bet.

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Peter Debruge

Variety

03/10/2023

“Chang Can Dunk” doesn’t go the way you’d expect, and that’s a good thing.

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Justin Chang

Los Angeles Times

03/10/2023

“Chang Can Dunk” gets that the pursuit of fun, seemingly frivolous goals can be meaningful in itself, especially when undertaken with the loving encouragement of friends and family.

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Rachel Ho

The Asian Cut

07/05/2024

7/10

The ensemble's rounded performances, and interesting themes elevates Chang Can Dunk into a delightful surprise — offering more than initially expected.

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Maxance Vincent

InSession Film

03/06/2024

A-

Don't hesitate on seeing Chang Can Dunk. If there's one March basketball film to watch this month, it's this one.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

01/08/2024

One of the best sports DCOMS

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Caysen M

@Cmanzano11 Feb 13

This Movie inspires Short people that they can dunk. If it means that much to them. It’s a good movie to watch if you want to be inspired basketball wise.

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Feb 4

A really awkward family movie with a kid who got an ego higher than his vertical.

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Emrah G

@Emrah Nov 26

It is a lighthearted and feel-good coming-of-age movie. Yet, it stands out from the similars with its successful plot twist and deep character development. Also good to watch with family.

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Travis J

@RT98785230 06/18/2025

No clue why this movie scored so high? The acting is very forced and unnatural. The movie is also extremely predictable and corny. Do not waist your time unless you like cringe

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Joanna T

@RT91917807 06/11/2025

Chang can dunk was a great movie but the very last scene ending was enraging. Why would you cut it off like that Disney?! Very rude! Lost 1 star bc of the ending and ending only.

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Carlos A

@RT87808203 04/28/2025

This movie was a decent film

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"Chang Can Dunk" follows Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American high school student in the marching band, who bets the school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads the 5' 8" Chang on a quest to find the hops he needs to dunk in order to impress his crush, Kristy, and finally gain the attention and respect of his high school peers. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.

Director: Jingyi Shao
Producer: Rishi Rajani, Lena Waithe, Brad Weston
Screenwriter: Jingyi Shao, Jingyi Shao
Distributor: Disney+
Production Co: Makeready, Disney+, Walt Disney Pictures, Hillman Grad, Rotten Eggs Productions, Synthetic Cinema International, The Walt Disney Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama, Crime, History, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 10, 2023
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital