Now, before we get into the main points of how you can watch 'When We Were Kings' right now, here are some key details about the David Sonenberg Production, DAS Films history flick. When We Were Kings starring Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min. The release date of the movie is February 14th, 1997. The movie received a user score of 76/100 on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 240 registered users.
Need a quick rundown of the movie? Here's the plot: "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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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'When We Were Kings' on each platform when they are available. 'When We Were Kings' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel, Apple TV, Pluto TV, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, HBO Max, Prime Video, and YouTube in the US.
'When We Were Kings' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on February 14th, 1997
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
January 22nd, 2002
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