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Malcolm X (1992)

7.5 IMDb 89% RT 73/100 MC
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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.

Best Release

Imprint · 4K + Blu-ray

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Director

Spike Lee

Genre

Drama, History

Sub-Genre

Biopic, Social Drama

Box Office

$48,169,910

Runtime

3 hours and 22 minutes (202 minutes)

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Editor's Notes

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S-Tier Imprint 4K. Spike Lee's Malcolm X, and the 4K has one of the largest file sizes for any movie on disc. Three different 4K releases exist from Criterion, Icon, and Imprint, with Imprint having the best A/V quality overall including the original stereo mix. Criterion has better extras and shelf presence. Angela Bassett weeping over Denzel at the end still destroys people.

noted Apr 9, 2026

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Malcolm X is incredible 80 Malcolm X 4K might have the largest file size for any movie in the collection right now, or on Blu-Ray as a whole. 45 Malcolm X (1992) - 4K 7 Criterion Collection reveals 3 upcoming November 4K UHD releases: In the Mood for Love (2000), Malcolm X (1992), and The Power of the Dog (2021) 37 Which version of Malcolm X is better, Criterion or Icon? 16

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