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Death of a Prophet

★ 4.5(14)19811h 0m

Death of a Prophet is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Woodie King Jr.
Release date: 1981-01-01
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

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About Death of a Prophet

Death of a Prophet is a 1981 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Woodie King Jr., starring Morgan Freeman, Yolanda King and Mansoor Najee-Ullah. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Death of a Prophet in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.

Cast

Morgan Freeman

Malcolm X

Yolanda King

Betty

Mansoor Najee-Ullah

Elijah Muhammad's FOI

Tommy Redmond Hicks

Ossie Davis

Amiri Baraka

George Harris

Sam Singleton

Yusef Iman

Sonny Jim Gaines

Kirk Kirksey

Charles Griffin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Death of a Prophet in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Death of a Prophet on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.

Is Death of a Prophet on Netflix?+

Death of a Prophet is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Death of a Prophet?+

Death of a Prophet has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Death of a Prophet?+

Death of a Prophet stars Morgan Freeman, Yolanda King, Mansoor Najee-Ullah, Tommy Redmond Hicks and Ossie Davis.

When did Death of a Prophet come out?+

Death of a Prophet is a 1981 movie directed by Woodie King Jr..

What genre is Death of a Prophet?+

Death of a Prophet is Drama film.

Who directed Death of a Prophet?+

Death of a Prophet was directed by Woodie King Jr..