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Dolemite Is My Name

R20191h 58mCraig Brewer
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 76

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"Make your own legend"

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

DramaComedyHistory
Movie Business1970sComedianBiographyBased On True StoryBlaxploitation CinemaPeriod DramaFilmmakingComplexBold

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dolemite Is My Name (2019) about?

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

Who stars in Dolemite Is My Name?

Dolemite Is My Name stars Eddie Murphy (Rudy Ray Moore), Wesley Snipes (D’Urville Martin), Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Lady Reed), Keegan-Michael Key (Jerry Jones), Mike Epps (Jimmy Lynch). The film was directed by Craig Brewer.

How long is Dolemite Is My Name?

Dolemite Is My Name has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated R.

Is Dolemite Is My Name worth watching?

Dolemite Is My Name holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama, Comedy, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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