Malcolm X (1992)
Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.
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Malcolm X rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.7/10· 110K votes
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic73%
TMDb7.553/10· 2K votesWith 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.7/10 on IMDb and 73/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been very positive.
About Malcolm X
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.
Cast of Malcolm X
Denzel Washington
as Malcolm X
Angela Bassett
as Betty Shabazz
Albert Hall
as Baines
Al Freeman Jr.
as Elijah Muhammad
Delroy Lindo
as West Indian Archie
Spike Lee
as Shorty
Theresa Randle
as Laura
Kate Vernon
as Sophia
Lonette McKee
as Louise Little
Tommy Hollis
as Earl Little
James McDaniel
as Brother Earl
Ernest Lee Thomas
as Sidney
Malcolm X facts
- Budget
- $34M
- Box office
- $48.2M
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Lee delivers powerful biographical epic celebrating transformative personal journey
- •Historical drama maintains artistic integrity while addressing complex themes
- •Cultural importance elevates narrative beyond entertainment value entirely
What the audience disliked
- •Lengthy runtime tests audience patience despite engaging subject material
- •Dense historical content may overwhelm viewers unfamiliar with context
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