

Facing Ali
Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
Where to watch Facing Ali in United States
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Where is Facing Ali streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Stan | — |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Cinemas a la Demande, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Facing Ali
Facing Ali is a 2009 English-language documentary film directed by Pete McCormack. The cast is led by George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, George Foreman. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex.
Facing Ali was produced by Network Entertainment and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on May 29, 2009, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Pete McCormack
- Release date
- May 29, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- Network Entertainment
Facing Ali cast & crew
Facing Ali was directed by Pete McCormack.
The cast features George Chuvalo as Self, Henry Cooper as Self, George Foreman as Self, Larry Holmes as Self, Ron Lyle as Self, and Ken Norton as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ian Kerr and it was produced by Paul Gertz and Derik Murray.
Is Facing Ali worth watching?
Facing Ali holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 53 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Facing Ali is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Facing Ali
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Cast of Facing Ali

George Chuvalo
Self

Henry Cooper
Self

George Foreman
Self

Larry Holmes
Self
Ron Lyle
Self

Ken Norton
Self
Leon Spinks
Self
Earnie Shavers
Self
Ernie Terrell
Self

Muhammad Ali
Self
Rahman Ali
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joe Frazier
Self
Facing Ali — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Facing Ali in United States?
Facing Ali is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Facing Ali on Hoopla?
Yes — Facing Ali is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Facing Ali in?
Facing Ali is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Facing Ali?
Facing Ali runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Facing Ali rated?
Facing Ali is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 53 ratings.











