Dolemite

Dolemite is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 135 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Rudy Ray Moore sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Dolemite earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Dolemite from the crowd. Dolemite is a pimp who was set up by Willie Greene and the cops, who have planted drugs, stolen furs, and guns in his trunk and got him sentenced to 20 years in jail. One day, Queen B and a warden planned to get him out of Jail and get Willie Green and Mitchell busted for what they did to him. The chemistry Rudy Ray Moore and D'Urville Martin bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It hit screens in 1975. The timing in Dolemite is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Dolemite respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Rudy Ray Moore is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Dolemite was released in 1975, directed by D'Urville Martin. The full 90-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.