1996 · movie · PG · 1h 29m
When We Were Kings
The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.
Is When We Were Kings on Netflix?
No. When We Were Kings (1996) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
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How we got to 69.6
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.6/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 23 | none |
When We Were Kings: common questions
Is When We Were Kings on Netflix?
No. When We Were Kings (1996) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch When We Were Kings?
When We Were Kings (1996) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is When We Were Kings worth watching?
It scores 69.6/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is When We Were Kings?
When We Were Kings runs 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What is When We Were Kings rated?
When We Were Kings is rated PG in the US.
Who is in When We Were Kings?
When We Were Kings stars Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.