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Do the Right Thing

1989Movie2 h 0 minR

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic938.1Rotten Tomatoes92%89%

A nerve-racking, open-ended drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can...

Sal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.

Feels like

  • Racial Tension Drama
  • Urban Realism
  • Spike Lee's Masterpiece
  • Heatwave Atmosphere
  • Social Critique
  • Ensemble Cast Performance
  • Provocative Ending
  • Vibrant Color Palette
  • Hip-Hop Culture Influence

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Spike Lee
Written by
Spike Lee
Produced by
Spike Lee
Music by
Bill Lee

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Facts

June 14, 1989 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
June 14, 1989
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Spanish, Korean
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$37 million
Available in
89 countries

Tropes

Hypocrite, Tranquil Fury, Flowery Insults +9

  • Hypocrite
  • Tranquil Fury
  • Flowery Insults
  • Diving Save
  • Knuckle Tattoos
  • Title Drop
  • Greek Chorus
  • Character Catchphrase
  • Grey-and-Grey Morality
  • Repeat Cut
  • Troubled Sympathetic Bigot
  • Riddle for the Ages

12 of 106 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Do the Right Thing?"

Questions about Do the Right Thing

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Where can I stream Do the Right Thing?

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In the United States, Do the Right Thing streams on ALLBLK and ALLBLK Amazon channel . You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Do the Right Thing worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 93). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is Do the Right Thing plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Do the Right Thing?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 7 for complexity.

Was Do the Right Thing a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$37 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 5.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Do the Right Thing use?

HypocriteTranquil FuryFlowery InsultsDiving SaveKnuckle TattoosTitle DropGreek ChorusCharacter CatchphraseGrey-and-Grey MoralityRepeat CutTroubled Sympathetic BigotRiddle for the Agesand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including Hypocrite, Tranquil Fury, and Flowery Insults.