The Greatest (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1977, The Greatest is a drama film directed by Tom Gries, running about 102 minutes. “Winner. Loser. Lover. Loudmouth... THE MAN.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Muhammad Ali's life story up to the late 1970s, which includes his Olympic triumphs as Cassius Clay, his conversion to Islam, his refusal of the Army draft and the legal battle after being stripped of his World Title.
Who’s in it. The Greatest stars Muhammad Ali as Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali, Ernest Borgnine as Angelo Dundee, John Marley as Dr. Ferdie Pacheco and Lloyd Haynes as Herbert Muhammad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Greatest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest (1977)?
- In US, The Greatest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Greatest worth watching?
- The Greatest holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greatest?
- The Greatest stars Muhammad Ali, Ernest Borgnine, John Marley, Lloyd Haynes and Lucille Benson.
- When was The Greatest released?
- The Greatest was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.