Dolemite Is My Name
Seen it?2019 | 118 min | Drama, Comedy, History
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Best Costume Design, Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Best Comedy. Also nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 2 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 15 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 184K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig Brewer
- 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