Malcolm X (1992)
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Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
- Released: 1992-11-18
- Genres: Drama, History
- Runtime: 3h 22m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10 from 1,996 votes
Directed by Spike Lee.
Top cast
- Denzel Washington as Malcolm X
- Angela Bassett as Betty Shabazz
- Albert Hall as Baines
- Al Freeman Jr. as Elijah Muhammad
- Delroy Lindo as West Indian Archie
- Spike Lee as Shorty
- Theresa Randle as Laura
- Kate Vernon as Sophia
- Lonette McKee as Louise Little
- Tommy Hollis as Earl Little
Where to watch Malcolm X
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- United Kingdom: stream on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on BBC iPlayer; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
- India: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store
- Canada: stream on Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
- Australia: watch free on SBS On Demand; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV
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