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Malcolm X

1992Movie3 h 22 minPG-13

DramaHistory
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic737.6Rotten Tomatoes89%91%

A moving, intriguing drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • Civil Rights Era
  • Social Justice
  • Political Awakening
  • Spiritual Transformation
  • Iconic Performance
  • Epic Drama
  • Black Liberation
  • Oratory & Activism
  • Cultural Impact

Cast

24 of 114

Crew

Directed by
Spike Lee
Written by
Spike Lee, Arnold Perl, James Baldwin
Produced by
Spike Lee, Marvin Worth
Music by
Terence Blanchard

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Facts

November 18, 1992 · 3 h 22 min · PG-13

Released
November 18, 1992
Runtime
3 h 22 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
United States, Curaçao
Budget
$34 million
Box office
$48 million
Available in
60 countries

Tropes

Prisons Are Schools, Foreshadowing, Russian Roulette +9

  • Prisons Are Schools
  • Foreshadowing
  • Russian Roulette
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Kubrick Stare
  • From the Latin "Intro Ducere"
  • Mouthing the Profanity
  • Longer-Than-Life Sentence
  • But Not Too Black
  • Artistic License – History
  • Where da White Women At?
  • Pilgrimage

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Malcolm X?"

Questions about Malcolm X

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Malcolm X?

YouTube TVStarz

In the United States, Malcolm X streams on YouTube TV and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Malcolm X worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Malcolm X okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Malcolm X?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Malcolm X plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (10 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Malcolm X use?

Prisons Are SchoolsForeshadowingRussian RouletteJerkass Has a PointKubrick StareFrom the Latin "Intro Ducere"Mouthing the ProfanityLonger-Than-Life SentenceBut Not Too BlackArtistic License – HistoryWhere da White Women At?Pilgrimageand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Prisons Are Schools, Foreshadowing, and Russian Roulette.