# Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

> A brash comedian turns an outrageous alter ego into a groundbreaking 1970s film phenomenon through sheer nerve, collaboration, and self-belief.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/367552

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, History
- Director: Craig Brewer
- Cast: Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Tituss Burgess, Kodi Smit-McPhee
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8526872/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, energetic, comedy night, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A legendary comedian rises from obscurity to create a cultural phenomenon, proving that laughter can break barriers.

## Movies like Dolemite Is My Name

- [Talk to Me (2007)](https://ember.film/movie/3588)
- [Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)](https://ember.film/movie/13684)
- [Straight Outta Compton (2015)](https://ember.film/movie/164041)
- [Being Eddie (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/7406224)
- [Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)](https://ember.film/movie/10329)
- [Coming to America (1988)](https://ember.film/movie/4777)
- [Baadasssss! (2004)](https://ember.film/movie/17198)
- [Get On Up (2014)](https://ember.film/movie/137074)
- [The Book of Clarence (2024)](https://ember.film/movie/904838)
- [The Dolemite Explosion (2002)](https://ember.film/movie/185813)

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