Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,250 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Comedy, History
Released: 2019-10-04
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch Dolemite Is My Name
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Dolemite Is My Name parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Dolemite Is My Name is an R-rated biographical comedy-drama about comedian Rudy Ray Moore's rise in 1970s blaxploitation cinema.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Craig Brewer
Cast
- Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore
- Wesley Snipes as D’Urville Martin
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Dolemite Is My Name FAQ
Is Dolemite Is My Name good?
Dolemite Is My Name has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,250 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dolemite Is My Name?
In the US you can stream Dolemite Is My Name on Netflix.
Is Dolemite Is My Name OK for kids?
Dolemite Is My Name is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Dolemite Is My Name is an R-rated biographical comedy-drama about comedian Rudy Ray Moore's rise in 1970s blaxploitation cinema.
What movies are like Dolemite Is My Name?
If you liked Dolemite Is My Name, try The Dirt, Father There Is Only One, Black Dynamite and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.