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When We Were Kings

Summary An unforgettable account of the "Rumble in the Jungle," this Oscar-winning film captures all the magic of Muhammad Ali at the peak of his triumphant career. (Universal)

Directed By: Leon Gast

When We Were Kings
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 21 Critic Reviews
must-see
83
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 16 User Ratings
8.1
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Summary An unforgettable account of the "Rumble in the Jungle," this Oscar-winning film captures all the magic of Muhammad Ali at the peak of his triumphant career. (Universal)

Directed By: Leon Gast

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 21 Critic Reviews
83
95% Positive
20 Reviews
5% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 21 Critic Reviews
83
95% Positive
20 Reviews
5% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 16 User Ratings
8.1
88% Positive
14 Ratings
0% Mixed
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13% Negative
2 Ratings

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 16 User Ratings
8.1
88% Positive
14 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
13% Negative
2 Ratings

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Production Company Das Films, David Sonenberg Production, Polygram Filmed Entertainment
Release Date Oct 25, 1996
Duration 1 h 28 m
Rating PG
Tagline The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cinema Eye Honors Awards, US
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations