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Dope

2015·Movie
1h 43min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

It's hard out here for a geek.

Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.
Coming-of-Age ComedyUrban Youth Culture90s NostalgiaSocial CommentaryQuirky CharactersEclectic SoundtrackIndependent FilmInner-City Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dope legally?

Dope is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dope worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dope rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Dope?

1 h 43 min

Dope runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dope?

Critics80
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Dope much the same way.

Was Dope a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$18 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Dope in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dope?

103AEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBHBOBR+89

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dope in 103 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dope use?

NarratorPoor Man's PornWanton Cruelty to the Common CommaJerkass Has a PointDrunk DriverHipsterTechnology Marches OnGenre ShiftThe '90sAffably EvilBlack and NerdyTook a Level in Badassand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for Dope, including Narrator, Poor Man's Porn, Wanton Cruelty to the Common Comma.