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Death of a Prophet

1981Movie1 h 0 min

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

A violent, melancholic drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Political Assassination
  • Social Commentary
  • Malcolm X
  • Historical Account
  • Crime
  • Racial Tensions
  • Melancholy

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Woodie King Jr.
Written by
Woodie King Jr.
Produced by
Woodie King Jr.
Music by
Max Roach

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1981 · 1 h 0 min · Violence

Released
January 1, 1981
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
137 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Death of a Prophet?"

Questions about Death of a Prophet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death of a Prophet?

In the United States, Death of a Prophet streams on Prime and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, Mometu, Tubi TV, and Artiflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 136 other countries.

Is Death of a Prophet worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 4.4).

Will I feel good after watching Death of a Prophet?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.