The Joe Louis Story (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1953, The Joe Louis Story is a drama film directed by Robert Gordon, running about 88 minutes. “POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life and career of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, who held the title for 12 years--longer than any other boxer in history--and who had to not only battle opponents inside the ring and racism outside it.
Who’s in it. The Joe Louis Story stars Coley Wallace as Joe Louis, Hilda Simms as Marva Trotter Louis, Paul Stewart as Tad McGeehan and James Edwards as Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Joe Louis Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Joe Louis Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Joe Louis Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Joe Louis Story (1953)?
- In US, The Joe Louis Story is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Joe Louis Story worth watching?
- The Joe Louis Story holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Joe Louis Story?
- The Joe Louis Story stars Coley Wallace, Hilda Simms, Paul Stewart, James Edwards and John Marley.
- When was The Joe Louis Story released?
- The Joe Louis Story was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.