Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is a drama film directed by Martha Coolidge, running about 115 minutes. “Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy still struggled with the challenge of her color, in a time that wouldn't let some stars in by the front door. Yet against the odds she beat out many more famous rivals for the role of "Carmen Jones", becoming the first black woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. Marriages and affairs would break her heart, but her heart was strong. Seductive and easily seduced, she was born to be a star - with all the glory and all the pain of being loved, abused, cheated, glorified, undermined and undefeated. Here was a woman who wouldn't wait in the wings. Halle Berry stars as Dorothy Dandrige.
Who’s in it. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge stars Halle Berry as Dorothy Dandridge, Brent Spiner as Earl Mills, Klaus Maria Brandauer as Otto Preminger and Obba Babatundé as Harold Nicholas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Introducing Dorothy Dandridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Introducing Dorothy Dandridge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)?
- In US, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge worth watching?
- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge stars Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé and Loretta Devine.
- When was Introducing Dorothy Dandridge released?
- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.