Boycott(2001)
The Story of Martin Luther King and One Act of Defiance That Changed a Nation
Boycott Synopsis
This made-for-TV movie dramatizes the historic boycott of public buses in the 1950s, led by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boycott (2001) is a history, drama and tv movie film directed by Clark Johnson, released on February 24, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Jeffrey Wright, Terrence Howard, CCH Pounder and Carmen Ejogo. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Clark Johnson
- Writers:
- Herman Daniel Farrell, Stewart Burns, Timothy J. Sexton
- Cinematographer:
- David Hennings
- Composer:
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Production:
- Norman Twain Productions, Shelby Stone Productions, HBO Films
- Status:
- Released
Boycott (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Boycott before you stream it.
Boycott Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeffrey Wright
as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Terrence Howard
as Ralph Abernathy
CCH Pounder
as Jo Ann Robinson
Carmen Ejogo
as Coretta Scott King
Reg E. Cathey
as E.D. Nixon
Brent Jennings
as Rufus Lewis
Iris Little Thomas
as Rosa Parks
Shawn Michael Howard
as Fred Gray
Aaron Neville
as Angry Neighbor
Erik Dellums
as Bayard Rustin
Mike Hodge
as Daddy King
Whitman Mayo
as Reverend Banyon
Key crew
Directed by Clark Johnson, written by Herman Daniel Farrell, Stewart Burns and Timothy J. Sexton.
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Boycott Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 18 ratings.
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Boycott – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boycott online?
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Boycott (2001) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boycott?
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The main cast of Boycott (2001) includes Jeffrey Wright, Terrence Howard, CCH Pounder, Carmen Ejogo and Reg E. Cathey. The film was directed by Clark Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boycott released?
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Boycott was released on February 24, 2001 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Boycott worth watching?
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Boycott (2001) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boycott?
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Yes. The official Boycott trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.