Marley (film)

Marley
Film poster
Directed byKevin Macdonald
Produced byCharles Steele
StarringBob Marley
CinematographyMike Eley
Alwin H. Küchler
Edited byDan Glendenning
Production
companies
Shangri-La Entertainment
Tuff Gong Pictures
Cowboy Films
Distributed byMagnolia Pictures (United States)
Universal Pictures (United Kingdom)
Release dates
  • February 12, 2012 (2012-02-12) (Berlin International Film Festival)
  • April 20, 2012 (2012-04-20)
Running time
145 minutes
CountriesUnited States
United Kingdom
Jamaica
LanguagesEnglish
Jamaican Patois
French
Box office$1,412,124

Marley is a 2012 documentary-biographical film directed by Kevin Macdonald documenting the life of Bob Marley.

The film initially began development in 2008, with a planned release date for Marley's 65th birthday on 6 February 2010. Martin Scorsese and Jonathan Demme were attached at different points but both would depart from the documentary, with Demme citing creative differences. The documentary was then put on hold until Macdonald signed on as director.

It was released on 20 April 2012, and received critical acclaim. The film was also released on demand on the same day, a "day and date" release. The film features archival footage and interviews.