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When We Were Kings (1996): movie guide
When We Were Kings (1996) is a Documentary running about 89 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 266 votes. Notable cast includes Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-10-25
- Runtime: 89 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Documentary
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-10-25
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What is When We Were Kings about?
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.
Cast highlights
When We Were Kings features Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown, B.B. King, Spike Lee. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-10-25. Runtime: 89 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (266 votes). Genres: Documentary. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is When We Were Kings?
- When We Were Kings is listed as Documentary on TMDB.
- How long is When We Were Kings?
- When We Were Kings runs about 89 minutes.
- Who stars in When We Were Kings?
- Cast highlights include Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown, B.B. King, Spike Lee.
- Does Cinema Box stream When We Were Kings?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
