Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight is a drama film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 97 minutes. “Some Fights Are Bigger Than The Ring” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Muhammad Ali’s historic Supreme Court battle from behind closed doors. When Ali was drafted into the Vietnam War at the height of his boxing career, his claim to conscientious objector status led to a controversial legal battle that rattled the U.S. judicial system right up to the highest court in the land.
Who’s in it. Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight stars Christopher Plummer as John Marshall Harlan, Danny Glover as Justice Thurgood Marshall, Frank Langella as Chief Justice Warren Burger and Ed Begley Jr. as Justice Harry Blackmun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight (2013)?
- In US, Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight worth watching?
- Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight?
- Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight stars Christopher Plummer, Danny Glover, Frank Langella, Ed Begley Jr. and Barry Levinson.
- When was Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight released?
- Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.