Dolemite Is My Name
“Make your own legend”
Synopsis
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dolemite Is My Name | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-12
Top Cast
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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
Craig Robinson
Ben Taylor
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Nick von Sternberg
Snoop Dogg
Roj
Barry Shabaka Henley
Demond
T.I.
Walter Crane
Luenell
Aunt
Tasha Smith
Jimmy's Wife
Tituss Burgess
Theodore Toney
Ron Cephas Jones
Rico
Chris Rock
Bobby Vale
Aleksandar Filimonović
Joseph Bihari
Ivo Nandi
Jules Bihari
Michael Peter Bolus
Lester Bihari
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 25, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Brewer
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
- Original Score
- Scott Bomar
- Original Title
- Dolemite Is My Name
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Davis Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Brewer
Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
Scott Bomar
Eric Steelberg
Billy Fox
John Fox, Eddie Murphy, Charisse M. Hewitt, Michael Beugg, John Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Karaszewski
Writer
Craig Brewer
Director
Scott Alexander
Writer
Billy Fox
Editor
John Fox
Producer
Eddie Murphy
Producer
Eric Steelberg
Director of Photography
Clay A. Griffith
Production Design
John Davis
Producer
William Washington
Stunt Coordinator
Scott Bomar
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolemite Is My Name
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What is Dolemite Is My Name about?
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Who directed Dolemite Is My Name?
Dolemite Is My Name was directed by Craig Brewer.
Who stars in Dolemite Is My Name?
The principal cast of Dolemite Is My Name includes Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps.
When was Dolemite Is My Name released and how long is it?
Dolemite Is My Name was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Dolemite Is My Name?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dolemite Is My Name was composed by Scott Bomar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dolemite Is My Name?
Dolemite Is My Name holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).