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Ali

Seen it?

2001 | 157 min | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Raging Bull or Million Dollar Baby, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's long: 2 hr 37 min.

In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and 3 Critics' Choice Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $118 million worldwide on a $107 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 242K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Mann

  • Will SmithMuhammad Ali / Cassius Clay
  • Jamie FoxxDrew 'Bundini' Brown
  • Jon VoightHoward Cosell
  • Mario Van PeeblesMalcolm X
  • Ron SilverAngelo Dundee
  • Jeffrey WrightHoward Bingham
  • Mykelti WilliamsonDon King
  • Jada Pinkett SmithSonji Roi
  • Nona GayeBelinda Ali
  • Michael MicheleVeronica Porche