7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Overview
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative champions individual entrepreneurship and self-reliance as the primary means for a marginalized artist to achieve success, emphasizing personal drive over systemic critique. This focus on independent initiative aligns with right-leaning values.
The movie naturally features a diverse cast, predominantly Black, reflecting its biographical subject matter about Rudy Ray Moore and the Blaxploitation era. The narrative celebrates Black culture and entrepreneurship without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Dolemite Is My Name is a biographical comedy-drama centered on Rudy Ray Moore's career. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, resulting in no depiction within the film's scope.
The film "Dolemite Is My Name" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily follows Rudy Ray Moore's journey in creating his Dolemite persona and films, with no elements related to transsexual identity or experiences. Therefore, the portrayal is rated as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic about Rudy Ray Moore and his associates. All major characters, based on real historical figures, are portrayed on screen with their documented historical gender, thus containing no gender swaps.
The film is a biopic about Rudy Ray Moore, a real historical figure who was Black. Eddie Murphy, a Black actor, portrays Moore, and other characters are also depicted by actors of the same race as their historical counterparts or the racial context of the story.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.7
7.6
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