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The One and Only Dick Gregory

2021·Movie
1h 53min
IMDb7.9Metacritic79–Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+Paramount+ with Showtime

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The One and Only Dick Gregory fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor3

World

A real life story, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and storytelling

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Comedy was only the beginning of his life's work.

This revealing portrait of comedian, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader Dick Gregory documents his many personal reinventions throughout the decades, from celebrity to civil rights hero and beyond, while hearing from the incredible entertainers who have been inspired by his blueprint.
Biographical DocumentaryCivil Rights HistoryComedy LegendSocial ActivismArchival FootageCultural IconInspirational FigurePolitical CommentaryThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
Andre Gaines
Produced by:
Kevin Hart, Lena Waithe, Robert B. Weide

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The One and Only Dick Gregory

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Where can I stream The One and Only Dick Gregory legally?

fuboTVParamount+Paramount+ with Showtime

The One and Only Dick Gregory is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The One and Only Dick Gregory worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The One and Only Dick Gregory rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The One and Only Dick Gregory?

1 h 53 min

The One and Only Dick Gregory runs 1 h 53 min.

Is The One and Only Dick Gregory based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The One and Only Dick Gregory?

Critics90
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The One and Only Dick Gregory higher (90) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The One and Only Dick Gregory in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.