Tyson (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Tyson is a drama and documentary film directed by James Toback, running about 90 minutes. “The man. The legend. The truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.
Who’s in it. Tyson stars Mike Tyson as Self, Cus D'Amato as Trainer/Manager, Don King as Promotor and Robin Givens as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Tyson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $942K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (2008)?
- In US, Tyson is available to 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tyson?
- Tyson stars Mike Tyson, Cus D'Amato, Don King, Robin Givens and Mills Lane.
- When was Tyson released?
- Tyson was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.