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DRAMA . 1992 . 3h 22m . 7.5/10

Malcolm X_

"Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man."

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.

Starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall

Box Office $48.2M

7.5/10

Rating

$48.2M

Box Office

3h 22m

Runtime

1992

Year

BREAK EVEN

+42% ROI

Profitability

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.

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Box office

Malcolm X earned $48.2M worldwide on a $34.0M budget — a 42% return on investment.

Cast

Denzel Washington stars as Malcolm X in Malcolm X.

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Year context

Malcolm X was released 34 years ago in 1992.

Malcolm X is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 3h 22m.

CAST (20)

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Angela Bassett

Albert Hall

Al Freeman Jr.

Elijah Muhammad

Delroy Lindo

West Indian Archie

Spike Lee

Theresa Randle

Kate Vernon

Lonette McKee

Tommy Hollis

Tommy Hollis

Earl Little

James McDaniel

James McDaniel

Brother Earl

Ernest Lee Thomas

Ernest Lee Thomas

Jean-Claude La Marre

Jean-Claude La Marre

O.L. Duke

O.L. Duke

Pete

Larry McCoy

Larry McCoy

Sammy

MS

Maurice Sneed

Cadillac

Debi Mazar

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

Honey

Scot Anthony Robinson

Scot Anthony Robinson

Daniel

Sonny Jim Gaines

BOX OFFICE

$34.0M

Budget

$48.2M

Revenue

+42%

ROI

BREAK EVEN

Verdict

DETAILS

Release

November 18, 1992

Status

Released

Runtime

202 min (3h 22m)

Country

United States, AN

Rating

7.5/10 (1,834 votes)

Budget

$34,000,000

Box Office

$48,169,908

Profit

+$14,169,908

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Malcolm X about?

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.

How long is Malcolm X?

Malcolm X has a runtime of 202 minutes (3h 22m).

Who stars in Malcolm X?

The cast of Malcolm X includes Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo.

How much did Malcolm X make at the box office?

Malcolm X earned $48,169,908 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $34,000,000.

What is the rating of Malcolm X?

Malcolm X has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 1,834 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama History