Where to watch When We Were Kings(1996)
In the United States, When We Were Kings is available to stream on HBO Max. It's also free on The Roku Channel and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream When We Were Kings
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When We Were Kings plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- October 25, 1996
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Directed by
- Leon Gast
- Country
- United States, Congo - Kinshasa
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 · 263 votes
When We Were Kings trailer
Cast
Muhammad AliSelf
George ForemanSelf
Don KingSelf
James BrownSelf
B.B. KingSelf
Spike LeeSelf
Mobutu Sese SekoSelf
Norman MailerSelf
George PlimptonSelf
Malick BowensSelf
FAQ
Where can I watch When We Were Kings?
In the United States, When We Were Kings is available to stream on HBO Max. It's also free on The Roku Channel and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy When We Were Kings?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is When We Were Kings?
When We Were Kings runs 1h 29m (89 minutes).
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