Dolemite is My Name (2019)

Dolemite is My Name
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Synopsis

In 1970s LA, struggling comedian Rudy Ray Moore hits it big with his raunchy alter ego, Dolemite, then risks it all to take his act to the big screen.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 11th, 2019 (Limited) by Netflix
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive language, crude sexual content, and graphic nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2590 (Cert #52051), 8/7/2019)
Running Time: 118 minutes
Comparisons: vs. West Side Story
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Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Netflix, Davis Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Lead Ensemble Members

Eddie Murphy    Rudy Ray Moore
Keegan-Michael Key    Jerry Jones
Mike Epps    Jimmy Lynch
Craig Robinson    Ben Taylor
Tituss Burgess    Theodore Toney
Da’Vine Joy Randolph    Lady Reed
Wesley Snipes    D’Urville Martin

Supporting Cast

Snoop Dogg    Jamaal Lewis
Luenell*    Aunt
Kodi Smit-McPhee    Nick

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Craig Brewer    Director
Scott Alexander    Screenwriter
Larry Karaszewski    Screenwriter
Eddie Murphy    Producer
John Fox    Producer
John Davis    Producer
Charisse Hewitt-Webster    Executive Producer
Michael Beugg    Executive Producer
Billy Fox    Editor
Scott Bomar    Composer
Eric Steelberg    Director of Photography

2020 Awards Season: Golden Globes Nominations

December 11th, 2019

Marriage Story

The Golden Globes nominations are the second major Awards Season set to come out. It is still very early in the year and the predictive value of the Golden Globes is a little suspect, but there are still some things to learn here. (This is especially true on the TV end, as there’s talk about how strange the nominations are this year.) Marriage Story led the way with six nominations, just ahead of The Irishman and Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, both of which picked up five nods. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Will Parasite Burrow Its Way into Audiences?

October 11th, 2019

Parasite

It is a shallow week for limited releases with more secondary VOD titles than ones that made it onto the main list. Of these, Dolemite is My Name has the best shot at a fast opening; however, it doesn’t have long before it comes out on VOD itself. This means Parasite could have the best long-term health in theaters. More...


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Synopsis

In 1970s LA, struggling comedian Rudy Ray Moore hits it big with his raunchy alter ego, Dolemite, then risks it all to take his act to the big screen.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 11th, 2019 (Limited) by Netflix
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive language, crude sexual content, and graphic nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2590 (Cert #52051), 8/7/2019)
Running Time: 118 minutes
Comparisons: vs. West Side Story
Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Netflix, Davis Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Lead Ensemble Members

Eddie Murphy    Rudy Ray Moore
Keegan-Michael Key    Jerry Jones
Mike Epps    Jimmy Lynch
Craig Robinson    Ben Taylor
Tituss Burgess    Theodore Toney
Da’Vine Joy Randolph    Lady Reed
Wesley Snipes    D’Urville Martin

Supporting Cast

Snoop Dogg    Jamaal Lewis
Luenell*    Aunt
Kodi Smit-McPhee    Nick

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Craig Brewer    Director
Scott Alexander    Screenwriter
Larry Karaszewski    Screenwriter
Eddie Murphy    Producer
John Fox    Producer
John Davis    Producer
Charisse Hewitt-Webster    Executive Producer
Michael Beugg    Executive Producer
Billy Fox    Editor
Scott Bomar    Composer
Eric Steelberg    Director of Photography

2020 Awards Season: Golden Globes Nominations

December 11th, 2019

Marriage Story

The Golden Globes nominations are the second major Awards Season set to come out. It is still very early in the year and the predictive value of the Golden Globes is a little suspect, but there are still some things to learn here. (This is especially true on the TV end, as there’s talk about how strange the nominations are this year.) Marriage Story led the way with six nominations, just ahead of The Irishman and Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, both of which picked up five nods. More...

Limited and VOD Releases: Will Parasite Burrow Its Way into Audiences?

October 11th, 2019

Parasite

It is a shallow week for limited releases with more secondary VOD titles than ones that made it onto the main list. Of these, Dolemite is My Name has the best shot at a fast opening; however, it doesn’t have long before it comes out on VOD itself. This means Parasite could have the best long-term health in theaters. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.