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Malcolm X

1972Movie1 h 31 min

Documentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–100%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–100%

Summary

James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Arnold Perl
Written by
Arnold Perl, Alex Haley, Malcolm X
Produced by
Marvin Worth, Mick Benderoth, Nancy Reals Perl
Music by
Francis J. Scheid

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 24, 1972 · 1 h 31 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 24, 1972
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Half-Breed Discrimination, Russian Reversal, From the Latin "Intro Ducere" +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Malcolm X

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Malcolm X?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Malcolm X from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Malcolm X worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Malcolm X plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Malcolm X use?

Half-Breed DiscriminationRussian ReversalFrom the Latin "Intro Ducere"Mood WhiplashWhere da White Women At?Description CutLock-and-Load MontageAdaptational Job ChangeThe CameoBadass in a Nice SuitForeshadowingArtistic License – Historyand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Half-Breed Discrimination, Russian Reversal, and From the Latin "Intro Ducere".