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Tyson

Seen it?

2008 | 90 min | Documentary, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. If you loved Icarus, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $942K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Toback

  • Mike TysonSelf
  • Cus D'AmatoSelf - Trainer/Manager
  • Don KingSelf - Promotor
  • Robin GivensSelf - Ex-Wife
  • Mills LaneSelf
  • Evander HolyfieldSelf
  • Lennox LewisSelf
  • Trevor BerbickSelf (archive footage)
  • James DouglasSelf (archive footage)
  • Frank BrunoSelf