Synopsis
Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination.
Scores
Overall Score
86.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
87.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
85.6%
Review Aggregate
86.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 65 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, gritty, psychological. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
historicalgrittypsychologicalthought-provokingvisually strikingpolitical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Washington | 1992 | $2,282,000 | $5,103,000 | (est) |
| Angela Bassett | 1992 | $1,405,000 | $3,141,000 | (est) |
| Albert Hall | 1992 | $1,058,000 | $2,365,000 | (est) |
| Al Freeman Jr. | 1992 | $865,000 | $1,933,000 | (est) |
| Delroy Lindo | 1992 | $740,000 | $1,654,000 | (est) |
| Spike Lee | 1992 | $651,000 | $1,456,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score89.0
RT critic review count83
Rotten Tomatoes audience score91.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes108,113
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1992 | $48,169,912 | $107,704,210 |
| International | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1992 | $48,169,912 | $107,704,210 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1992 | $24,084,956 | $53,852,105 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1992 | $52,271,000 | $116,873,927 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1992 | $37,300,000 | $83,399,925 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1992 | $12,042,478 | $26,926,052 |
| Total Revenues | 1992 | $125,698,434 | $281,052,009 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1992 | $35,000,000 | $78,257,302 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1992 | $9,737,000 (est) | $21,771,181 (est) |
| Participations | 1992 | $10,056,000 | $22,484,441 |
| Residuals ? | 1992 | $7,197,000 | $16,091,937 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1992 | $5,950,000 | $13,303,741 |
| Total Expenses | 1992 | $67,940,000 | $151,908,603 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1992 | $57,758,434 | $129,143,406 |
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