At a glance
- Identifiers
- Wikidataimdbelcinema
- Review
- Draft Completeness 2/5 · Help complete it
Converts and those who leaveMuslim minorities under non-Muslim ruleRace, colour and ethnicity
Screening Room
- Format
- Film · Muslim history or life carries the story
- Released
- 2001 CE · 1422 AH†
- Countries
- US
- Languages
- en (original)
- Approach
- drama of Muslim life
- Depiction of sacred figures
- The Prophet: Not applicable · Companions: Not applicable · Imams: Not applicable
- Titles in other languages
- Aliعلي
Where to watch officially: No official link recorded. · Listed, not endorsed.
Check it against the record:Muhammad Ali (boxer)
Overview
"Ali" is a film about contemporary Muslim life, released in 2001, produced in the United States, directed by Michael Mann. Its leading performers include Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles and Ron Silver. Michael Mann's film starring Will Smith about Muhammad Ali, between his conversion to Islam, his defence of his title and his refusal to go to Vietnam; Smith was nominated for an Oscar for the role. 1 2
Context and reception
This work deals with Muhammad Ali.
Connections
- About
- Muhammad Ali (boxer)
- Features
- Will Smith· Jamie Foxx· Jon Voight· Mario Van Peebles· Ron Silver· Jeffrey Wright· Mykelti Williamson· Jada Pinkett Smith
- Directed by
- Michael Mann
- Written by
- Stephen J. Rivele· Christopher Wilkinson· Eric Roth· Michael Mann
People and things also explored
Malcolm X· Malcolm X· My Name Is Khan· Babri Masjid· Integration and identity (al-indimaj wa-l-huwiyya)· The contemporary Islamic discourse — maturity versus reactivity· General kinship among peoples· Patriotism, nationalism and Arabness — the boundary with Islam
Sources
- Wikidata
- IMDb
- elCinema
Cite this page
islam.museum contributors. “Ali”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/screen/ali-2001/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-10-17.