The Dope (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2003, The Dope is a comedy film directed by François Desagnat, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Alphonse Brown, who firmly believes he is the bastard son of James Brown, meets up with his best friend Scotch after Brown gets out of jail. On their way to Paris to begin careers as recording artists, the pair stumbles across a potent type of marijuana that was engineered by the Nazis. Their decision to begin selling the stuff leads to a variety of people chasing after them.
Who’s in it. The Dope stars Michaël Youn as Alphonse Brown, Vincent Desagnat as Scotch, Zoé Félix as Dina and Alex Descas as Shaft, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Dope has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dope page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dope (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dope worth watching?
- The Dope holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dope?
- The Dope stars Michaël Youn, Vincent Desagnat, Zoé Félix, Alex Descas and Jean-François Gallotte.
- When was The Dope released?
- The Dope was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.