Where can I watch When We Were Kings (1996)?

In US, When We Were Kings is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 When We Were Kings worth watching?

When We Were Kings holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in When We Were Kings?

When We Were Kings stars Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown and B.B. King.

When was When We Were Kings released?

When We Were Kings was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.

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When We Were Kings (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 7.7

Released in 1996, When We Were Kings is a documentary film directed by Leon Gast, running about 89 minutes. “The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.

Who’s in it. When We Were Kings stars Muhammad Ali as Self, George Foreman as Self, Don King as Self and James Brown as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, When We Were Kings has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 When We Were Kings page.

If you liked it. Fans of When We Were Kings tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch When We Were Kings (1996)?: In US, When We Were Kings is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 When We Were Kings worth watching?: When We Were Kings holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in When We Were Kings?: When We Were Kings stars Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown and B.B. King.
When was When We Were Kings released?: When We Were Kings was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.