Where to watch Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) tonight
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) runs 1 h 55 min and averages 6.9 from 43 TMDB members. James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and…
- Runtime
- 1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- no US certification listed
- Genres
- Music, Documentary
- Released
- April 27, 2014
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 from 43 votes
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Starring
- James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Mick Jagger
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
- Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown rated?
- TMDB lists no US age certification for Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown.
- Is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Music and Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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