Dolemite Is My Name (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, Dolemite Is My Name is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Craig Brewer, running about 118 minutes. “Make your own legend” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Who’s in it. Dolemite Is My Name stars Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore, Keegan-Michael Key as Jerry Jones, Mike Epps as Jimmy Lynch and Craig Robinson as Ben Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dolemite Is My Name has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dolemite Is My Name page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dolemite Is My Name tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dolemite Is My Name (2019)?
- In US, Dolemite Is My Name is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dolemite Is My Name worth watching?
- Dolemite Is My Name holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dolemite Is My Name?
- Dolemite Is My Name stars Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson and Tituss Burgess.
- When was Dolemite Is My Name released?
- Dolemite Is My Name was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.