Where to watch Dolemite Is My Name (2019) tonight

Dolemite Is My Name (2019) runs 1 h 58 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.0 from 1,358 TMDB members. The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

Runtime

1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

R (US)

Genres

Drama, Comedy, History

Released

October 4, 2019

TMDB rating

7.0 / 10 from 1,358 votes

Director

Craig Brewer

Starring

Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

Questions people ask

How long is Dolemite Is My Name?

Dolemite Is My Name is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Dolemite Is My Name rated?

Dolemite Is My Name is rated R in the US.

Is Dolemite Is My Name a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where can I stream Dolemite Is My Name?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Dramas under 2 hours
• Movies from the 2010s
• Date night movies
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

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• The Dirt (2019)
• 24 Hour Party People (2002)
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• Choke (2008)
• Made (2001)

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