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Malcolm X

Spike Lee

3h 22min 14+ Release: 11/18/1992 Drama História

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7.5 Audience · 2004 votes

Malcolm X is a drama e história movie released in 1992, directed by Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett e Albert Hall. It runs 3h 22min and is rated 14+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Looke e Looke Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

Violento. Insolente. Provocativo.

Filme biográfico que retrata a vida de Malcolm X, líder do movimento negro americano Nação do Islã: da infância difícil à juventude delinquente, passando pela prisão, onde aprendeu a cultivar o orgulho na sua raça, ao encontro com o Islão, à peregrinação a Meca e ao seu assassinato em 21 de fevereiro de 1965, em Nova Iorque, no meio de uma reunião.

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Cast of Malcolm X

12 actors

Denzel Washington as Malcolm X

Angela Bassett as Betty Shabazz

Albert Hall as Baines

Al Freeman Jr. as Elijah Muhammad

Delroy Lindo as West Indian Archie

Spike Lee as Shorty

Theresa Randle as Laura

Kate Vernon as Sophia

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Lonette McKee as Louise Little

Tommy Hollis as Earl Little

James McDaniel as Brother Earl

Ernest Lee Thomas as Sidney

Director: Spike Lee
Cinematography: Ernest R. Dickerson
Editing: Barry Alexander Brown
Music: Terence Blanchard
Production: Spike Lee, Marvin Worth
Screenplay: James Baldwin, Spike Lee, Arnold Perl

Where you've seen the cast of Malcolm X

Denzel Washington as Malcolm X is also in O Livro de Eli (2010), Dia de Treinamento (2001) and O Voo (2012)
Angela Bassett as Betty Shabazz is also in Pantera Negra (2018), Soul (2020) and Missão: Impossível - Efeito Fallout (2018)
Albert Hall as Baines is also in Ali (2001), Bem-Amada (1998) and O Trambique do Século (1996)
Al Freeman Jr. as Elijah Muhammad is also in Crime Sem Perdão (1968)

Frequently asked questions about Malcolm X

Where to watch Malcolm X?

In Brazil, Malcolm X is available on Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video e Google Play Movies.

Is Malcolm X on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Looke e Looke Amazon Channel.

Is Malcolm X on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 02/10/2026, Malcolm X was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Looke e Looke Amazon Channel.

How long is Malcolm X?

Malcolm X runs 3h 22min (202 minutes).

What is the age rating of Malcolm X?

In Brazil, it is rated 14+.

What year did Malcolm X come out?

Malcolm X came out in 1992.

Malcolm X details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America, Netherlands Antilles
Production companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Marvin Worth Productions