Tyson (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1995, Tyson is a drama film directed by Uli Edel, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.
Who’s in it. Tyson stars George C. Scott as Cus D'Amato, Paul Winfield as Don King, Michael Jai White as Mike Tyson and James B. Sikking as Bill Clayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Tyson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV 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 Tyson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tyson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tyson (1995)?
- In US, Tyson is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV 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 Tyson worth watching?
- Tyson holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tyson?
- Tyson stars George C. Scott, Paul Winfield, Michael Jai White, James B. Sikking and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
- When was Tyson released?
- Tyson was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.