Boycott (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, Boycott is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Clark Johnson, running about 118 minutes. “The Story of Martin Luther King and One Act of Defiance That Changed a Nation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This made-for-TV movie dramatizes the historic boycott of public buses in the 1950s, led by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who’s in it. Boycott stars Jeffrey Wright as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Terrence Howard as Ralph Abernathy, CCH Pounder as Jo Ann Robinson and Carmen Ejogo as Coretta Scott King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Boycott 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 Boycott page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boycott tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boycott (2001)?
- In US, Boycott 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 Boycott worth watching?
- Boycott holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boycott?
- Boycott stars Jeffrey Wright, Terrence Howard, CCH Pounder, Carmen Ejogo and Reg E. Cathey.
- When was Boycott released?
- Boycott was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.