Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Bigger than boxing. Larger than life.

On PBS

20211 season4 episodes120 min8.0 / 10

A four-part documentary portrait of Muhammad Ali that balances his athletic achievement with his role as a social justice icon and religious figure.

Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.

Questions people ask

  • Does Muhammad Ali leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is Muhammad Ali violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.

  • Is Muhammad Ali easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is Muhammad Ali scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Muhammad Ali sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity88

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Muhammad Ali

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Muhammad Ali

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Muhammad Ali, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Muhammad Ali, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Muhammad Ali, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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