Ali(2001)
Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Michael Mann
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Cast
Will Smith
Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay
Jamie Foxx
Drew 'Bundini' Brown
Jon Voight
Howard Cosell
Mario Van Peebles
Malcolm X
Ron Silver
Angelo Dundee
Jeffrey Wright
Howard Bingham
Mykelti Williamson
Don King
Jada Pinkett Smith
Sonji Roi
Nona Gaye
Belinda Ali
Michael Michele
Veronica Porche
Joe Morton
Chauncey Eskridge
Paul Rodríguez
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
Bruce McGill
Bradley
Barry Shabaka Henley
Herbert Muhammad
Giancarlo Esposito
Cassius Clay, Sr.
Laurence Mason
Luis Sarria
LeVar Burton
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Albert Hall
Elijah Muhammad
Ali — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ali?+
Ali is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Ali come out?+
Ali was released in 2001.
How long is Ali?+
Ali runs for 157 minutes (2 hours and 37 minutes).
Who directed Ali?+
Ali was directed by Michael Mann.
Who stars in Ali?+
Ali stars Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles and Ron Silver.
Is Ali worth watching?+
Ali holds a 6.7/10 rating from 1,940 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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