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The Greatest

5.719771h 42mPGMovieDrama

Muhammad Ali's life story up to the late 1970s, which includes his Olympic boxing triumphs as Cassius Clay, his conversion to Islam, his refusal of the Army draft and the legal battle after being stripped of his World Title.

DirectorTom Gries
WriterRing Lardner Jr.
ProducerJohn Marshall

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Cast · Directed by Tom Gries

MAMuhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
EBErnest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
Angelo Dundee
JMJohn Marley
John Marley
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
LHLloyd Haynes
Lloyd Haynes
Herbert Muhammad
MTMalachi Throne
Malachi Throne
Payton Jory
LBLucille Benson
Lucille Benson
Mrs. Fairlie
TWTeddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson
Joe The Gardener
ACAnnazette Chase
Annazette Chase
Belinda Ali
MW
Mira Waters
Ruby Sanderson
CM
Chip McAllister
Cassius Clay aged 18
DBDrew Bundini Brown
Drew Bundini Brown
Himself
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Bill McDonald

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The Greatest — streaming FAQ

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The Greatest is streaming on Hollywood Suite in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Greatest on Netflix?

No, The Greatest is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Hollywood Suite.

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Is The Greatest based on a true story?

Yes — The Greatest is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).