• Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 19, 2021
User Score
4.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Negative: 6 out of 11
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  1. Sep 25, 2021
    5
    The story of Muhammad Ali up to his fight with Sonny Liston. Not the best video of his wide popularity across all of society. Could have been worse though, but not much considering what he was able to accomplish.

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Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Sep 20, 2021
    80
    Even though Muhammad Ali is getting the “Ken Burns treatment,” the docuseries Muhammad Ali is reverent but unafraid of digging into what made Ali tick and the people who influenced the most.
  2. Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Sep 20, 2021
    100
    "Muhammad Ali" more than qualifies for as a heavyweight, but it also floats as well as it stings. ... Whether you know everything or next to nothing about the boxer Burns' seven-plus hour treatment contains enough magic to hold your attention and then some.
  3. Reviewed by: Kristen Lopez
    Sep 20, 2021
    91
    This is an exhaustive look at the legend’s life that will easily draw in long-term fans of Ali as well as those who might only have seen footage of him on YouTube, making it a must-watch for sports fans and documentary lovers alike.