Bob Marley: One Love, the biopic about Bob Marley, airs on M6 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, who previously helmed La Méthode Williams, the film revisits a pivotal period in the Jamaican singer's life, with Kingsley Ben-Adir in the title role and Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley.
Bob Marley: One Love
Film | 2024
Release in cinemas: 14 February 2024
Airing on M6: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 21:10
Biopic, musical drama | Runtime: 1h47
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green | Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton
Nationality: United States
The film traces a watershed chapter in Bob Marley’s career, pairing artistic commitment with political tension and his international rise. The artist, now one of reggae’s foremost icons, is depicted through his bond with music, with Jamaica, and with his enduring message of unity.
Kingsley Ben-Adir, seen in Secret Invasion and Barbie, plays Bob Marley. Lashana Lynch, known for No Time to Die and The Woman King, portrays Rita Marley. James Norton and Michael Gandolfini round out the cast.
Produced with the participation of the Marley family, Bob Marley: One Love chooses not to recount the musician’s entire life exhaustively. The documentary centers on the years when his activism, his fame, and his cultural impact take on international significance, ultimately establishing Bob Marley as a lasting icon in the history of music.
The trailer for Bob Marley: One Love spotlights the re-creations of his live performances, the political tensions surrounding the singer, and the central role music plays in his journey.
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