Ali (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ali is a 2001 biographical drama directed by Michael Mann, starring Will Smith. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes and earned $87.8 million worldwide on a $107 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 2000. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 37m (157 min)
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $107M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ali About?
The premise of Ali without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shy and intelligent teenager, Nadia, finds her life complicated by her mother's mental health struggles. As she cares for her mother, Nadia grapples with her own insecurities and anxieties, ultimately needing to find the courage to embrace the potential and opportunities that lie ahead.
Ali Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1960s
- 1970s
- africa
- muslim
- black muslim
- islam
- sparring practice
- charisma
- fistfight
- zaire
- boxing
- based on true story
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- gymnasium
- watching tv
- character name as title
- malcolm x assassination
- martin luther king jr. assassination
- based on real person
- black history
- united states of america
- reference to mecca
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- malcolm x character
- reference to mobutu sese seko
- american abroad
- george foreman character
- joe frazier character
- muhammad ali character
- heavyweight boxer
- title bout
- sport biopic
- world champion
- boxing knockout
- muhammad ali
- surname as title
- sports star
- character appears on tv
- legend
- docudrama drama
- boxer
- friendship
- court
- victory
- induction center
- champion
- slave
- vietnam war
- religion
- politics
- racist
Ali Cast
Will Smith stars in Ali. Directed by Michael Mann.
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Director Michael Mann
Ali Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ali 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 68% User score
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Ali Plot Summary
What happens in Ali from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Before his championship debut against the heavyweight champion Sonny Liston, Cassius Clay Jr., Will Smith taunts Liston and bursts out to an early lead, dominating the opening rounds. Midway through the bout, he complains of a burning sensation in his eyes — a moment that suggests Liston may have tried to cheat — and he says he cannot continue. His trainer Angelo Dundee keeps him in the fight, and when Clay regains his sight, he resumes control and drives Liston to quit before the seventh round. With this win, Clay becomes the second-youngest heavyweight champion after Floyd Patterson.
Full summary
The whole story of Ali, scene by scene
Ali Box Office & Budget
Ali grossed $87.8 million worldwide on a $107 million budget, 82% of what it cost. $58.2 million came from the US and Canada and $29.6 million (34%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$87.8M
82% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $58.2M
- International
- $29.6M
- Budget
- $107M
Ali Awards & Nominations
Ali earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 2000.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Jon Voight
Ali Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ali.
Cars in Ali
40 cars on screen, including the 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado and the 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado.
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1965 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role -
1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Minor role -
1960 Chevrolet Nomad Minor role -
1972 Citroën DS 20 Minor role
Ali Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Alì” and “Али (2001)”.
- Also known as
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- Alì
- Али (2001)
- 알리
- Alí
- Али
- 拳王阿里
- עלי
- Алі
- ALI アリ
- อาลี กำปั้นท้าชนโลก
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Movies Like Ali
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including I Am Ali, The Trials of Muhammad Ali and Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali.
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I Am Ali 2014 -
The Trials of Muhammad Ali 2013 -
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali 2021 -
a.k.a. Cassius Clay 1970 -
Muhammad Ali 2021 -
Facing Ali 2009 -
My Father Muhammad Ali 2023 -
The Greatest 1977 -
What’s My Name | Muhammad Ali 2019 -
Muhammad Ali The Whole Story 1996 -
Muhammad Ali, the Greatest 1969 -
Malcolm X 1992
Ali FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ali, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ali?
Ali runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
When was Ali released?
Ali was released on December 25, 2001.
Who directed Ali?
Ali was directed by Michael Mann.
More films by Michael Mann Who is in the cast of Ali?
Ali stars Will Smith.
How much did Ali make at the box office?
Ali grossed $87.8 million worldwide ($58.2 million domestic, $29.6 million international) on a budget of $107 million.
How is Ali rated?
Ali has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 65 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Ali nominated for any awards?
Ali received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Ali have a post-credit scene?
No. Ali has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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