When We Were Kings

Name: When We Were Kings
Released: 1996-10-25
Rating: 7.573

7.6/10 (260)

·1996· 89 min

Director: Leon Gast

"The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle."

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

Muhammad Ali

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George Foreman

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Don King

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James Brown

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B.B. King

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Spike Lee

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Mobutu Sese Seko

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Norman Mailer

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George Plimpton

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Malick Bowens

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Lloyd Price

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Miriam Makeba

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In brief

When We Were Kings (1996) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 260 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 29min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch When We Were Kings online?

When We Were Kings is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is When We Were Kings?

When We Were Kings runs 89 minutes (1h 29min).

What rating does When We Were Kings have?

When We Were Kings has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 260 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is When We Were Kings from?

When We Were Kings was released in 1996.