Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
2014, English. Directed by Alex Gibney.
James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Qello Concerts by Stingray in India.
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Details
- Released
- 27 April 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alex Gibney
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown: quick answers
Is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown have a post-credits scene?
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown on?
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Qello Concerts by Stingray in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
If you liked Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown, try The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story, Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, David Byrne's American Utopia.
Who directed Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) was directed by Alex Gibney and stars James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D.