Movies About Muhammad Ali

From Leon Gast, starring Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown
Rated PG

When We Were Kings, a 1996 documentary film by Leon Gast, tells the story of the legendary 1974 heavyweight championship bout between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, known as the "Rumble in the Jungle". The documentary chronicles Ali's training for the fight, his rise to stardom, and the political and cultural implications of him defeating the seemingly unbeatable champion. It also recounts the lives of those who were present for the fight in Zaire, including promoter Don King, fight announcer Howard Cosell, and music stars James Brown, B.B. King, and Miriam Makeba. Through never-before-seen footage, the film shows how the fight was an event that united people from all walks of life and changed the world's perception of Africa.

From William Klein, starring Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, Angelo Dundee, Jack Nilon
Rated Not Rated

Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee is a documentary film directed by William Klein in 1969. It chronicles the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, following his personal and professional life from the early 1960s until the time of the filming. The film follows Ali's rise to fame, showing his development as a boxer and a public figure, as well as his struggles with the US government and his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War. The documentary also follows Ali outside the ring, showing his evolution as a civil rights activist and his involvement in the Nation of Islam. The film is a powerful and inspiring look into the life of one of the greatest boxers of all time.

From Clare Lewins, starring Muhammad Ali, Gene Kilroy, Rahman Ali, Odessa Clay
Rated PG

From Bill Siegel, starring Eamonn Andrews, Muhammad Ali, David Susskind, George W. Bush
Rated Not Rated

From Michael Mann, starring Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles
Rated R