---
title: "Juwanna Mann"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/juwanna-mann-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 35696
imdb_id: "tt0247444"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 113
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Juwanna Mann (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/juwanna-mann-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Juwanna Mann is a 2002 comedy film directed with a PG-13 rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. The story follows a basketball star who is booted out of the NBA when his on-court antics go too far, leading him to pose as a woman and join the WUBA.

The film explores themes of professional sports and identity through a comedic lens. It provides lighthearted entertainment centered on the sports world and the lengths to which a disgraced athlete will go to stay pro.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ousted NBA basketball star resorts to posing as a woman to join the WUBA."

### Why Watch
- It features a comedic look at professional basketball and gender politics.
- It has a concise runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.
- It follows an outlandish scheme by an expelled NBA star to stay professional.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers might skip it if they are not interested in 2002 sports comedies.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is comedic with a brisk runtime of 1h 31m, suitable for audiences seeking a PG-13 sports comedy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #basketball, #gender-swap, #comedy, #sports-career, #professional-sports

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jesse Vaughan
- **Networks / Studios**: Morgan Creek Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miguel A. Núñez Jr.** as *Jamal Jefferies / Juwanna Mann*
- **Vivica A. Fox** as *Michelle Langford*
- **Kevin Pollak** as *Lorne Daniels*
- **Tommy Davidson** as *Puff Smokey Smoke*
- **Ginuwine** as *Romeo*
- **Lil' Kim** as *Tina Parker*
- **Dikembe Mutombo** as *Coyner*
- **Vlade Divac** as *Morse*
- **Muggsy Bogues** as *Andrew Stewart*
- **Rasheed Wallace** as *Whitley*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Juwanna Mann?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms listing current movie providers.

### Q: Is Juwanna Mann worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy 2002 sports comedies about basketball.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing parts?
As a feature film released in 2002, it is watched as a single complete movie rather than in episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Juwanna Mann — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/35696)
- [Juwanna Mann (2002) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0247444/fullcredits/)
- [Juwanna Mann - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juwanna_Mann)
- [Juwanna Mann (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/35696-juwanna-mann/cast)
- [Juwanna Mann](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3282532)

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