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Malcolm X

6.719721h 31mMovieDocumentary

James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.

DirectorArnold Perl
ProducersMick Benderoth·Nancy Reals Perl

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Arnold Perl

JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Biographical Narration (voice)
ODOssie Davis
Ossie Davis
Eulogy (voice)
MXMalcolm X
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
MAMuhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
LA
Leon Ameer
Self (archive footage)
VB
Vida Blue
Self (archive footage)
HBH. Rap Brown
H. Rap Brown
Self (archive footage) (as Rap Brown)
JA
John Ali
Self (archive footage)
KTKwame Ture
Kwame Ture
Self (archive footage)
JCJohn Carlos
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
ECEldridge Cleaver
Eldridge Cleaver
Self (archive footage)
EC
Ella Collins
Self - Remarks After Death of Malcolm X (archive footage)

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Malcolm X — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Malcolm X?

Malcolm X isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Malcolm X on Netflix?

No, Malcolm X is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Malcolm X on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Malcolm X isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Malcolm X for free?

Malcolm X isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.