Where to watch Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) tonight
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.4 from 53 TMDB members. 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…
- Runtime
- 1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- August 21, 1999
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 from 53 votes
- Director
- Martha Coolidge
- Starring
- Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge 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 Introducing Dorothy Dandridge rated?
- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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