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Marley

  • 20122012
  • PGPG
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
14K
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Marley (2012)
A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.
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A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
27,340
2,748
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Kevin Macdonald
    • Stars
      • Bob Marley(archive footage)
      • Ziggy Marley
      • Rita Marley
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Kevin Macdonald
    • Stars
      • Bob Marley(archive footage)
      • Ziggy Marley
      • Rita Marley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 44User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

    Videos1

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 1:52
    U.S. Version

    Photos14

    Cedella Marley in Marley (2012)
    Kevin Macdonald in Marley (2012)
    Bob Marley in Marley (2012)
    Rita Marley in Marley (2012)
    Bob Marley in Marley (2012)
    Bob Marley in Marley (2012)
    Ziggy Marley in Marley (2012)
    Bob Marley in Marley (2012)
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    Bob Marley
    Bob Marley
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Ziggy Marley
    Ziggy Marley
    • Self
    Rita Marley
    Rita Marley
    • Self
    Jimmy Cliff
    Jimmy Cliff
    • Self
    Chris Blackwell
    Chris Blackwell
    • Self
    Cindy Breakspeare
    Cindy Breakspeare
    • Self
    Cedella Marley
    Cedella Marley
    • Self
    Constance Marley
    • Self
    Judy Mowatt
    • Self
    Lee 'Scratch' Perry
    Lee 'Scratch' Perry
    • Self
    • (as Lee Perry)
    Danny Sims
    • Self
    Bunny Wailer
    Bunny Wailer
    • Self
    • (as Neville Bunny Wailer Livingston)
    Aston Barrett
    • Self
    • (as Aston Family Man Barrett)
    Desmond Smith
    • Self
    • (as Desmond Desi Smith)
    Marcia Griffiths
    • Self
    Bob Andy
    • Self
    Pascaline Bongo Ondimba
    • Self
    Evelyn Higgin
    • Self
    • (as Evelyn Dotty Higgin)
    • Director
      • Kevin Macdonald
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      To his surprise, Kevin Macdonald discovered that there is not one single piece of footage of Bob Marley from the first 10 years of his performing career (1962 - 1973).
    • Quotes

      Bob Marley: [historical footage] My father is a white and my mother black. Now them call me half-caste or whatever. Well, me don't deh pon nobody's side. Me don't deh pon the black man's side nor the white man's side. But, upon God's side, the man who create me, who cause me to come from black and white.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.129 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Exodus
      Written by Bob Marley

      Performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers

    User reviews44

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A documentary that focuses on the life of a musical Icon, Bob Marley.
    The first official documentary featuring members of the Marley family, who reflect on the life of Bob Marley. A prophet to some and a lyrical icon who left the earth leaving a significant mark in musical history.

    "Marley" is a beautifully crafted piece of work based on the late Jamaican star. The film is aimed at his biggest fans as well as those with little knowledge of his life, example being myself.

    Born in 1963,Raised in the slum's of Kingston, Jamaica, Bob Marley lived life an only child with his mother fending for food and water. Bob's life shows an affect for disaster with little knowledge of his father and any appearance being nothingshort of a myth.

    Just like Bob, friends and numerous characters from the Kingston area are introduced in the film, expressing their upbringing in poverty stricken Jamaica.

    We learn of the belief in "Rasta Fari". A god worshipped by certain Jamaicans. Bob Marley describes him as the equivalent to Jesus. "White people have Jesus, we have Rhasta Fari". A belief which entitles them to smoke a ridiculous amount of weed each day.

    The concept of the documentary tells a tale of comedy, happiness and depression as ones life is told through those who grew up with, and loved him most.

    His struggle for success is told through friends and numerous members of The Wailers. How reggae was founded through a single chord? how Bob Marley eventually left Jamaica for America to expand his ideas in music. A story of ambition and tragedy, relating to the shooting of Bob Marley and certain members of The Wailers. How Bob Marley was begged to revive Jamaica's government torn gang war, bringing a country together through his music.

    Vital members of the Marley family are heard for the first time in this cinematic masterpiece. Son of Bob, Ziggy Marley tells of his remembrance, as we see a shocking resemblance to the late singer. Rita Marley, his first and last love tells the story of how she stayed with Bob, despite his sexual antics.

    A revealing documentary of the Jamaican superstar, seen through the eyes of members of the music industry as well as a brilliant cast of Kingston locals who simply never left the scene since Bob Marley's growing up.

    "Marley" reveals a variety of live performances, showing Bob Marley at his best and a typically beautiful soundtrack, which mingles with every scene. Fans and people today know of the ending that awaited Bob Marley. This documentary is a terrific celebration towards a musical genius, who just like many icons, changed parts of the world, politically and musically.

    Overall, "Marley" is terrifically original, telling a story of a man with a history guaranteed to make you laugh and cry. A film for fans of all ages to enjoy.
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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Magnolia Pictures (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Bob Marley: Stay with the Rhythm
    • Production companies
      • Shangri-La Entertainment
      • Tuff Gong Pictures
      • Cowboy Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,413,480
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $262,004
      • Apr 22, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,842,919
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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