When We Were Kings
The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.
A English Documentary film (1996) rated 7.9/10 on IMDb by 19K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, known for an underrated hidden gem.
Synopsis
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is When We Were Kings worth watching?
Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates When We Were Kings 86/100 (IMDb: 7.9/10). A strong pick for fans of Documentary.
Where can I watch When We Were Kings online in India?
OTT streaming details for When We Were Kings have not been confirmed yet. Follow this page for updates.
Is When We Were Kings a hit or flop?
When We Were Kings is a hit — 19K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 86/100 point to strong audience reception.
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…
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
2020 • Movie
Stop Making Sense
1984 • Movie
Baraka
1992 • Movie
Papa Césaire
2009 • Movie
Les Conquérants de l'Impossible: Portrait de Groupe
1986 • Movie
Les Enfants de l’ovale... Un essai qui transforme !
2012 • Movie
They Wore The Red Suit
2013 • Movie
Senna
2010 • Movie
Inside Job
2010 • Movie
Free Solo
2018 • Movie
Disclosure
2020 • Movie
Friends: The Reunion
2021 • Movie
