Movie

Malcolm X

★ 6.7(15)19721h 31m

Malcolm X is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Malcolm X

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Arnold Perl
Release date: 1972-05-24
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About Malcolm X

Malcolm X is a 1972 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Arnold Perl, starring James Earl Jones, Ossie Davis and Malcolm X. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Malcolm X in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.

Cast

James Earl Jones

Biographical Narration (voice)

Ossie Davis

Eulogy (voice)

Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Leon Ameer

Self (archive footage)

Vida Blue

Self (archive footage)

H. Rap Brown

Self (archive footage) (as Rap Brown)

John Ali

Self (archive footage)

Kwame Ture

Self (archive footage)

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

Eldridge Cleaver

Self (archive footage)

Ella Collins

Self - Remarks After Death of Malcolm X (archive footage)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Malcolm X in Canada?+

In Canada, Malcolm X is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Malcolm X on Netflix?+

Malcolm X is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Malcolm X?+

Malcolm X has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Malcolm X?+

Malcolm X stars James Earl Jones, Ossie Davis, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali and Leon Ameer.

When did Malcolm X come out?+

Malcolm X is a 1972 movie directed by Arnold Perl.

What genre is Malcolm X?+

Malcolm X is Documentary film.

Who directed Malcolm X?+

Malcolm X was directed by Arnold Perl.