Malcolm X (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1972, Malcolm X is a documentary film directed by Arnold Perl, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.
Who’s in it. Malcolm X stars James Earl Jones as Biographical Narration (voice), Ossie Davis as Eulogy (voice), Mister Walsh as Himself and Leon Ameer as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Malcolm X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 Malcolm X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malcolm X tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malcolm X (1972)?
- In US, Malcolm X is available to stream on Philo, 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 Malcolm X worth watching?
- Malcolm X holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malcolm X?
- Malcolm X stars James Earl Jones, Ossie Davis, Mister Walsh, Leon Ameer and Malcolm X.