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Where to Watch When We Were Kings(1996)

The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.

7.9IMDb
100%Rotten Tomatoes
83Metascore
DocumentaryTV MovieHistoryMusic1h 29m

Looking for where to watch When We Were Kings? You can currently find When We Were Kings online through Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.

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When We Were Kings (1996), directed by Leon Gast, is a documentary documentary and is available to stream on 8 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.9/10 and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 251 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1996, it's a 1990s documentary that continues to find new audiences through streaming.

The film stars Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Don King. At 89 minutes, it's a quick watch. Its compact length makes it a strong pick for a mid-week watch when you don't want to commit a full evening to a single film.

If you're looking to watch When We Were Kings online, the best option is Criterion Channel for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Searching for Sugar Man and Miss Americana, both of which are available to stream right now.

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  • No — When We Were Kings isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
  • When We Were Kings is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the US.
  • No — When We Were Kings isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
  • Yes — When We Were Kings is available to stream for free (with ads) on The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and it's also included with Criterion Channel.
  • When We Were Kings runs 1h 29m (89 minutes total).
  • IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 83/100.

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