

Tyson
“The man. The legend. The truth.”
Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.
Where to watch Tyson in United States
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Where is Tyson streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | — |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, dAnime Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Tyson
Tyson is a 2008 English-language documentary and drama film directed by James Toback. The cast is led by Mike Tyson, Cus D'Amato, Don King. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Tyson was produced by Wild Bunch and Green Room Films and made in United States of America. It was released on May 16, 2008, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- James Toback
- Writers
- James Toback
- Release date
- May 16, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Wild Bunch, Green Room Films
Tyson cast & crew
Tyson was directed by James Toback and written by James Toback.
The cast features Mike Tyson as Self, Cus D'Amato as Self - Trainer/Manager, Don King as Self - Promotor, Robin Givens as Self - Ex-Wife, Mills Lane as Self, and Evander Holyfield as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Larry McConkey and it was produced by Damon Bingham and James Toback.
Is Tyson worth watching?
Tyson holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 128 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and drama, Tyson is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tyson
Tyson isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Tyson

Mike Tyson
Self

Cus D'Amato
Self - Trainer/Manager

Don King
Self - Promotor

Robin Givens
Self - Ex-Wife

Mills Lane
Self

Evander Holyfield
Self

Lennox Lewis
Self

Trevor Berbick
Self (archive footage)

James Douglas
Self (archive footage)

Frank Bruno
Self

Angelo Dundee
Self

Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Tyson — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tyson in United States?
Tyson is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Tyson in?
Tyson is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tyson?
Tyson runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Tyson rated?
Tyson is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 128 ratings.











