Ali_
"Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee."
In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Ali earned $87.8M against a $107.0M budget.
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Year context
Ali was released 25 years ago in 2001.
CAST (20)
Will Smith
Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay
Jamie Foxx
Drew 'Bundini' Brown
Jon Voight
Howard Cosell
Mario Van Peebles
Malcolm X
Ron Silver
Angelo Dundee
Jeffrey Wright
Howard Bingham
Mykelti Williamson
Don King
Jada Pinkett Smith
Sonji Roi
Nona Gaye
Belinda Ali
Michael Michele
Veronica Porche
Joe Morton
Chauncey Eskridge
Paul Rodríguez
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
Bruce McGill
Bradley
Barry Shabaka Henley
Herbert Muhammad
Giancarlo Esposito
Cassius Clay, Sr.
Laurence Mason
Luis Sarria
LeVar Burton
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Albert Hall
Elijah Muhammad
David Cubitt
Robert Lipsyte
Ted Levine
Joe Smiley
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$107.0M
Budget
$87.8M
Revenue
-18%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
157 min (2h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (1,826 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$107,000,000
Box Office
$87,812,729
Profit
$-19,187,271
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ali about?
In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.
How long is Ali?
Ali has a runtime of 157 minutes (2h 37m).
Who directed Ali?
Ali was directed by Michael Mann.
Who stars in Ali?
The cast of Ali includes Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver.
How much did Ali make at the box office?
Ali earned $87,812,729 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $107,000,000.
What is the rating of Ali?
Ali has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 1,826 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (17)
transporter
boxer
affectation
biography
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boxing
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dramatic
admiring
adoring
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antagonistic
approving
assertive
celebratory
empathetic