# Ali (2001)

> Muhammad Ali's ascent from Olympic boxing champion to global icon becomes a charged struggle over identity, conscience, fame, and the right to fight on his own terms.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4133

## Facts

- Runtime: 157 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Michael Mann
- Cast: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver, Jeffrey Wright, Mykelti Williamson, Jada Pinkett Smith
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0248667/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: defiant, kinetic, serious, sports movie night, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A champion boxer rises to fame while fighting for his beliefs, facing the ultimate test of character.

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