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The Dope

2003Movie1 h 33 min

Comedy
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4

A fast-paced comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, romance or tears.

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Story

Alphonse Brown, who firmly believes he is the bastard son of James Brown, meets up with his best friend Scotch after Brown gets out of jail. On their way to Paris to begin careers as recording artists, the pair stumbles across a potent type of marijuana that was engineered by the Nazis. Their decision to begin selling the stuff leads to a variety of people chasing after them.

Feels like

  • Stoner Comedy
  • Road Trip
  • Crime Caper
  • Pop Culture
  • Friendship
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Parody

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
François Desagnat, Thomas Sorriaux
Written by
Philippe de Chauveron, François Desagnat, Guy Laurent
Produced by
Abel Nahmias
Music by
Alexandre Azaria

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 5, 2003 · 1 h 33 min · Drug Use, Strong Language

Released
February 5, 2003
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Dope worth watching?"

Questions about The Dope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Dope worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 4.4).

Will The Dope make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Dope?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Dope in English?

French

No, it was made in French.