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When We Were Kings

7.619961h 29m12MovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorLeon Gast

WriterLeon Gast

ProducersLeon Gast·Taylor Hackford

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Streaming in 7 other countries

When We Were Kings isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Netherlands and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Leon Gast

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Is When We Were Kings based on a true story?

Yes — When We Were Kings is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).