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Marley

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The life story of musician, revolutionary and legend Bob Marley, from the early days to international superstardom. Features rare footage, performances and interviews.
Marley

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Critics Consensus

Kevin Macdonald's exhaustive, evenhanded portrait of Bob Marley offers electrifying concert footage and fascinating insights into reggae's greatest star.

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Radheyan Simonpillai NOW Toronto May 18, 2012
4/5
Marley aficionados will be astonished by the depth and breadth of the documentary, which portrays the musician known as Tuff Gong as both a fallible man and an untouchable legend. Go to Full Review
Brad Wheeler Globe and Mail May 18, 2012
3/4
Marley is highly watchable, finely crafted legacy preservation - and it's either a white-washed sham or awesomely shaded. Go to Full Review
Peter Howell Toronto Star May 17, 2012
3/4
It wants to show us the man behind the famous dreads, beatific smile and durable songs of love, hope and longing. In this task it succeeds admirably. Go to Full Review
Nicolás Delgadillo Discussing Film Jun 25, 2021
3.5 / 5
A wonderful, in-depth look at one of music's most important figures. Go to Full Review
Jordan M. Smith IONCINEMA.com Nov 19, 2020
While not the most inventive or efficient bio-doc, Macdonald's feature serves as the most complete visual record of Marley's legacy, and for that alone it deserves a view or two. Go to Full Review
Michael Calleri Niagara Gazette Aug 9, 2020
When "Marley" was originally released, the rare concert footage and previously unheard music tracks were an exuberantly received revelation. Go to Full Review
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Poe G Nov 14, 2018 This film was solid. See more
Anakin R Jun 2, 2018 A life worth documenting. A man of simple politics and simple messages and his rise and humility is well recounted here with access to an impressive cast of the people closest to him. See more
Harry W Sep 6, 2017 A look into a person's life/profile not only tells his/her story but also giving us a look into the inherited culture. This celebrated biographic documentary does that for Bob Marley as some sort of refreshing statement for the genre, though it strays a bit farther from the subject. It's introductory into the jam, culturally insightful, and hearteningly optimistic till it gets to the chilling end. (B+) (Full review TBD) See more
Draco R Feb 18, 2017 A very insightful documentary that reverberates with emotion and intelligence. I watched this with someone who knew little to nothing of Marley and they came away wanting to get all of his albums. Brilliant! See more
Han R Jan 24, 2017 Long and complete, I had to take multiple sittings to finish this documentary but it was well worth it. It took an as unbiased approach a documentary can. It showed the bad and the good in a simple non-judgmental manner, almost like a rastafari! It did not make Bob Marley God as he is in Jamaica but showed glimpses of why he attained that position, at the same time did not make him the devil of drugs which some people claim him to be. Great watch for music lovers and Marley fans! See more
Theodore L Jan 1, 2017 What I liked most about this film is it really digged deep behind the inspiring music and legend of Bob Marley revealing what made him tick, and the true meaning of his impacting music. It will change how you view him as an artist and change the way you listen to his art. I have only more respect for the man rather than the legend. Thank you Bob... See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis The life story of musician, revolutionary and legend Bob Marley, from the early days to international superstardom. Features rare footage, performances and interviews.
Director
Kevin Macdonald
Producer
Steve Bing, Charles Steel
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures, Cowboy Films
Rating
PG-13 (Some Violent Images|Drug Content|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 20, 2012, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jul 31, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.4M
Runtime
2h 24m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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