Malcolm X
“Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.”
Where to watch Malcolm X in United States
Malcolm X is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 May 2026.
About Malcolm X
Malcolm X is a 1992 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett and Albert Hall. It has a runtime of 3 hours 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 1,902 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Malcolm X in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Malcolm X trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Denzel Washington
Malcolm X
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
Scot Anthony Robinson
Daniel
Sonny Jim Gaines
Cholly
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Malcolm X in United States?+
In United States, Malcolm X is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Malcolm X on Netflix?+
Malcolm X is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is Malcolm X?+
Malcolm X has a runtime of 3 hours 22 minutes (202 minutes).
Who stars in Malcolm X?+
Malcolm X stars Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr. and Delroy Lindo.
When did Malcolm X come out?+
Malcolm X is a 1992 movie directed by Spike Lee.
What genre is Malcolm X?+
Malcolm X is Drama and History film.
Who directed Malcolm X?+
Malcolm X was directed by Spike Lee.
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