Dolemite Is My Name
2019, English. Directed by Craig Brewer.
Make your own legend
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,359 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dolemite Is My Name
Dolemite Is My Name is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Craig BrewerDirector
- Eddie MurphyRudy Ray Moore
- Wesley SnipesD’Urville Martin
- Da'Vine Joy RandolphLady Reed
- Keegan-Michael KeyJerry Jones
- Mike EppsJimmy Lynch
- Craig RobinsonBen Taylor
- Kodi Smit-McPheeNick von Sternberg
- Snoop DoggRoj
- Barry Shabaka HenleyDemond
- T.I.Walter Crane
- LuenellAunt
- Tasha SmithJimmy's Wife
Details
- Released
- 4 October 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
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What Dolemite Is My Name is based on
Dolemite Is My Name is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Dolemite Is My Name: quick answers
Is Dolemite Is My Name worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,359 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dolemite Is My Name?
Dolemite Is My Name runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Dolemite Is My Name have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dolemite Is My Name. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dolemite Is My Name parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dolemite Is My Name is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dolemite Is My Name on?
Dolemite Is My Name is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dolemite Is My Name?
If you liked Dolemite Is My Name, try In the Soup, Goltzius & the Pelican Company, Shampoo.
Who directed Dolemite Is My Name?
Dolemite Is My Name (2019) was directed by Craig Brewer and stars Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Da'Vine Joy Randolph.
What is Dolemite Is My Name based on?
Dolemite Is My Name is based on a true story.