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Dolemite Is My Name

2019·Movie·R·118 min·7.0(1,285)

Make your own legend

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

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About Dolemite Is My Name

Dolemite Is My Name is a 2019 English-language drama, comedy and history film directed by Craig Brewer. The cast is led by Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Da'Vine Joy Randolph. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Dolemite Is My Name was produced by Davis Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 4, 2019, and carries a R certification.

Director
Craig Brewer
Writers
Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
Release date
October 4, 2019
OTT release
October 25, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Davis Entertainment
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Dolemite Is My Name cast & crew

Dolemite Is My Name was directed by Craig Brewer and written by Larry Karaszewski and Scott Alexander.

The cast features Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore, Wesley Snipes as D’Urville Martin, Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Lady Reed, Keegan-Michael Key as Jerry Jones, Mike Epps as Jimmy Lynch, and Craig Robinson as Ben Taylor.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Scott Bomar, cinematography is by Eric Steelberg, and it was produced by John Fox and Eddie Murphy.

Is Dolemite Is My Name worth watching?

Dolemite Is My Name holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,285 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and history, Dolemite Is My Name is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dolemite Is My Name

In United States, you can stream Dolemite Is My Name on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on October 25, 2019.

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Cast of Dolemite Is My Name

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Rudy Ray Moore

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

D’Urville Martin

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Lady Reed

Keegan-Michael Key

Keegan-Michael Key

Jerry Jones

Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Jimmy Lynch

Craig Robinson

Craig Robinson

Ben Taylor

Tituss Burgess

Tituss Burgess

Theodore Toney

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Nick von Sternberg

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Roj

Ron Cephas Jones

Ron Cephas Jones

Rico

Barry Shabaka Henley

Barry Shabaka Henley

Demond

T.I.

T.I.

Walter Crane

Dolemite Is My Name — FAQs

Where can I watch Dolemite Is My Name in United States?

Dolemite Is My Name is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is Dolemite Is My Name on Netflix?

Yes — Dolemite Is My Name is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Dolemite Is My Name in?

Dolemite Is My Name is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dolemite Is My Name?

Dolemite Is My Name runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is Dolemite Is My Name rated?

Dolemite Is My Name is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,285 ratings.

When did Dolemite Is My Name release on OTT?

Dolemite Is My Name became available digitally on October 25, 2019.

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