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Dolemite Is My Name

2019Movie1 h 58 minR

ComedyDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic767.4Rotten Tomatoes97%88%

A hopeful, nostalgic drama movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Story

Make your own legend

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

Feels like

  • Rudy Ray Moore
  • Blaxploitation Era
  • Showbiz Biopic
  • Cult Icon
  • Underdog Story
  • 1970s Cinema
  • Pop Culture History
  • Inspiration & Drive

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
Craig Brewer
Written by
Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
Produced by
Eddie Murphy, John Davis, John Fox
Music by
Scott Bomar

Everyone

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Facts

October 4, 2019 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
October 4, 2019
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Comedy, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Platonic Life-Partners, I Need a Freaking Drink, Author Appeal +9

  • Platonic Life-Partners
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Author Appeal
  • Movie-Making Mess
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Culture Clash
  • Moral Guardians
  • Brick Joke
  • Abusive Parents
  • Artistic License – Film Production
  • Fan Disservice

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dolemite Is My Name?"

Questions about Dolemite Is My Name

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dolemite Is My Name?

Netflix

In the United States, Dolemite Is My Name streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Dolemite Is My Name worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 76).

Will Dolemite Is My Name make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Dolemite Is My Name plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Dolemite Is My Name use?

Platonic Life-PartnersI Need a Freaking DrinkAuthor AppealMovie-Making MessDeliberate Values DissonanceChekhov's GunCulture ClashMoral GuardiansBrick JokeAbusive ParentsArtistic License – Film ProductionFan Disserviceand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Platonic Life-Partners, I Need a Freaking Drink, and Author Appeal.