Malcolm X_
James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.
Starring
James Earl Jones, Ossie Davis, Malcolm X
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
5 countries
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Google Play
4 countries
YouTube
3 countries
Prime Video
3 countries
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Year context
Malcolm X was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.
Malcolm X is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (18)
James Earl Jones
Biographical Narration (voice)
Ossie Davis
Eulogy (voice)
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
LA
Leon Ameer
Self (archive footage)
VB
Vida Blue
Self (archive footage)
H. Rap Brown
Self (archive footage) (as Rap Brown)
JA
John Ali
Self (archive footage)
Kwame Ture
Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
Eldridge Cleaver
Self (archive footage)
EC
Ella Collins
Self - Remarks After Death of Malcolm X (archive footage)
Angela Davis
Self (archive footage)
LE
Lee Evans
Self - 1968 Olympics (archive footage) (as L. Evans)
CE
Charles Evers
Self (archive footage)
James Farmer
Self - Remarks After Death of Malcolm X (archive footage)
Louis Farrakhan
Self (archive footage) (as Minister Farrakhan)
RF
Ronald Freeman
Self - 1968 Olympics (archive footage) (as R. Freeman)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Malcolm X about?
James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.
How long is Malcolm X?
Malcolm X has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Malcolm X?
The cast of Malcolm X includes James Earl Jones, Ossie Davis, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Leon Ameer.
What is the rating of Malcolm X?
Malcolm X has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary
