Tyson(2008)
The man. The legend. The truth.
Tyson Synopsis
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.
Tyson (2008) is a documentary and drama film directed by James Toback, released on May 16, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mike Tyson, Cus D'Amato, Don King and Robin Givens. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 131 ratings.
- Director:
- James Toback
- Writers:
- James Toback
- Producers:
- Damon Bingham, James Toback
- Cinematographer:
- Larry McConkey
- Production:
- Wild Bunch, Green Room Films
- Revenue:
- $941,958
- Status:
- Released
Tyson (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tyson before you stream it.
Tyson Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Tyson.
Tyson | Official Trailer (2009)
Trailer
Tyson: The Movie - Official UK trailer
Trailer
Tyson Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Evander Holyfield
as Self
Lennox Lewis
as Self
Trevor Berbick
as Self (archive footage)
James Douglas
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Bruno
as Self
Angelo Dundee
as Self
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by James Toback, written by James Toback, produced by Damon Bingham and James Toback.
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Tyson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 131 ratings.
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Tyson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tyson online?
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Tyson (2008) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, 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 Tyson?
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The main cast of Tyson (2008) includes Mike Tyson, Cus D'Amato, Don King, Robin Givens and Mills Lane. The film was directed by James Toback. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tyson released?
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Tyson was released on May 16, 2008 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Tyson worth watching?
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Tyson (2008) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 131 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tyson?
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Yes. The official Tyson trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.