Malcolm X
Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.
1992 • 202 min • Drama · History
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 76 Audience · 1965 · 100%
This biographical drama chronicles the life of Malcolm X, from his troubled youth and incarceration to his rise as a prominent leader in the Nation of Islam and advocate for Black liberation, culminating in his tragic assassination.
- Violence & peril
- 8/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 6/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Historical racial slurs and violence
- Depictions of drug use and crime
- Assassination and aftermath
What it models well
- Self-improvement and education
- Advocacy for justice and equality
- Importance of belief and identity
Talk about it after
- The impact of historical events on society
- Different paths to social change
- Consequences of hatred and violence
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Malcolm X. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Spike Lee • Crew: Spike Lee, Arnold Perl, James Baldwin
Trailers & clips
Meeting West Indian Archie
Ryan Coogler on Spike Lee’s MALCOLM X (1992)
UK 4K UHD Trailer
Mark Kermode reviews Malcolm X (1992) | BFI Player
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By Any Means Necessary: The Making of Malcolm X
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.6/10 (1,965)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $34,000,000
- Box office
- $48,169,908
- IMDb
- tt0104797
- Official site
- www.warnerbros.com
