Malcolm X
“Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.”
Synopsis
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
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Denzel Washington
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Angela Bassett
Betty Shabazz
Albert Hall
Baines
Al Freeman Jr.
Elijah Muhammad
Delroy Lindo
West Indian Archie
Spike Lee
Shorty
Theresa Randle
Laura
Kate Vernon
Sophia
Lonette McKee
Louise Little
Tommy Hollis
Earl Little
James McDaniel
Brother Earl
Ernest Lee Thomas
Sidney
Jean-Claude La Marre
Benjamin 2X
O.L. Duke
Pete
Larry McCoy
Sammy
Maurice Sneed
Cadillac
Debi Mazar
Peg
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
Honey
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 18, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 5, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$34M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$48.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.42x
+$14.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Spike Lee, Arnold Perl, James Baldwin
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Malcolm X
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Netherlands Antilles
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 3h 22m
- Production Budget
- $34M
- Worldwide Gross
- $48.2M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Marvin Worth Productions, Largo International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
Spike Lee, Arnold Perl, James Baldwin, Alex Haley, Malcolm X
Terence Blanchard
Ernest R. Dickerson, Arthur Jafa, George Pattison
Barry Alexander Brown
Spike Lee, Marvin Worth
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Lee
Director
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Spike Lee
Screenplay
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography
Arnold Perl
Screenplay
Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Spike Lee
Producer
Marvin Worth
Producer
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Ruth E. Carter
Costume Design
Jeff Ward
Stunt Coordinator
Randall Balsmeyer
Visual Effects Supervisor
James Baldwin
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malcolm X
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Malcolm X about?
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Who directed Malcolm X?
Malcolm X was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in Malcolm X?
The principal cast of Malcolm X includes Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo.
When was Malcolm X released and how long is it?
Malcolm X was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 3h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Malcolm X?
Malcolm X had a reported production budget of $34M and grossed $48.2M at the worldwide box office (1.42 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Malcolm X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malcolm X was composed by Terence Blanchard.
Is Malcolm X based on a book or true story?
Malcolm X is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Alex Haley", Book: "Malcolm X".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Malcolm X?
Malcolm X holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).