Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Dolemite List

  • Super Fly - Features a similar blend of blaxploitation with a strong, charismatic lead.
  • Foxy Brown - Stars Pam Grier and follows a strong revenge narrative, similar to Dolemite's tone.
  • Shaft - Classic blaxploitation film that shares themes of street life and empowerment.
  • Black Dynamite - A parody of 70s blaxploitation films, capturing the same humor and style.
  • The Mack - Focuses on a pimp's rise and struggles, akin to Dolemite's story.
  • Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song - A groundbreaking blaxploitation film with a gritty narrative.
  • Petey Wheatstraw - Features Rudy Ray Moore in another comedic, over-the-top role.
  • The Human Tornado - A sequel to Dolemite featuring the same wild comedic style.
  • Hell Up in Harlem - Continues the themes of crime and survival in a similar urban setting.
  • Black Caesar - A story of power and betrayal, revolving around a strong central character.
  • Cotton Comes to Harlem - Combines crime and humor in a 1970s setting similar to Dolemite.
  • Uptown Saturday Night - An ensemble comedy with elements of crime and blaxploitation.
  • The Last Dragon - Features a mix of martial arts and comedy, with a similar quirky vibe.
  • American Pimp - A documentary style exploration of pimp culture with comedic undertones.
  • Screwdriver - Combines humor with action in a gritty urban setting.
  • The Bag Man - Mixes crime and dark comedy, evoking a similar feel to Dolemite.
  • Lords of the Deep - Shares a campy creature-feature vibe alongside humorous moments.
  • A Piece of the Action - Comedy that incorporates elements of crime and deception.
  • Django Unchained - A modern take on revenge narratives with humor and style related to Dolemite.
  • Survivor's Remorse - A series that combines humor with social commentary, relatable to Dolemite's themes.
  • Black Snake Moan - Explores themes of redemption and unconventional relationships in a gritty setting.
  • Get Shorty - A crime-comedy that satirizes Hollywood, sharing similar humor and storytelling.
  • The Deuce - Explores the gritty underbelly of 1970s New York, similar thematic elements.
  • Hustle & Flow - Focuses on the music and hustle within a community, akin to Dolemite's vibe.
  • Bad Boys II - Mixed humor with action in an urban context, like the energy found in Dolemite.
  • Afro Samurai - Combines action and humor in a unique stylization reminiscent of Dolemite.
  • The Righteous Gemstones - A dark comedy that mixes religion with a crime family, capturing a similar tone.
  • Oliver! - A musical in a gritty setting that captures whimsical yet serious themes.
  • In Living Color - A sketch comedy show that explores themes of race and identity with similar humor.
  • Empire - Focuses on a music and entertainment empire, dealing with crime and family.
  • Wattstax - A documentary capturing the spirit of the blaxploitation era through music and culture.
  • Soul Man - A comedy that addresses racial themes while maintaining a humorous outlook.
  • Tales from the Hood - Combines horror with social commentary in a similar urban landscape.
  • Rudy Ray Moore: The Legacy - A documentary showcasing the life and work of Rudy Ray Moore, echoing Dolemite's story.
  • Bamboozled - A satirical take on race in media that captures the essence of blaxploitation.
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of identity and culture in a comedic yet serious narrative.
  • Uncle Drew - Comedy revolving around a basketball team with an over-the-top premise like Dolemite.
  • Pootie Tang - A comedic take on a blaxploitation hero with quirky characters and humor.
  • The Black Godfather - Focuses on a crime figure navigating the world with humor and grit.
  • Chappelle's Show - Sketch comedy exploring race and culture with a similar edgy humor.
  • Master of the Flying Guillotine - A cult classic that blends martial arts and humor in a unique way.
  • Django - An early version of the Django legend; shares similar themes of revenge and justice.
  • Black Monday - A comedic series that satirizes the 1980s Wall Street crash with a diverse cast.
  • The Hustle - A contemporary comedy involving cons and swindles, sharing a lighthearted tone.
  • White Boy Rick - Combines elements of crime and family in a gritty narrative.
  • Good Times - A sitcom centered on an African American family facing life's challenges with humor.
  • Blue Hill Avenue - Focuses on crime, family, and the urban experience, akin to Dolemite's themes.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Super Fly
Super Fly
91 min
1972 United States of America 8720 6.4 Movie Released R
2
Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown
94 min
1974 United States of America 12328 6.5 Movie Released R
3
Shaft
Shaft
99 min
2000 Germany 81266 6 Movie Released R
4 2009 United States of America 52229 7.4 Movie Released R
5
The Mack
The Mack
110 min
1973 United States of America 3362 6.6 Movie Released R
6 1971 United States of America 5926 5.5 Movie Released NC-17
7 1977 United States of America 1575 6 Movie Released R
8 1976 United States of America 1987 6 Movie Released R
9 1973 United States of America 1786 5.9 Movie Released R
10
Black Caesar
Black Caesar
94 min
1973 United States of America 3934 6.4 Movie Released R
11 1970 United States of America 2731 6.5 Movie Released R
12 1974 United States of America 2855 6.6 Movie Released PG
13
The Last Dragon
The Last Dragon
109 min
1985 United States of America 17739 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
14
American Pimp
American Pimp
87 min
2000 United States of America 2378 6.6 Movie Released
15
Screwdriver
Screwdriver
108 min
2018 Palestinian Territory 297 6.7 Movie Released
16
The Bag Man
The Bag Man
108 min
2014 United States of America 17275 5.2 Movie Released R
17 1989 United States of America 1414 2.7 Movie Released PG-13
18 1977 United States of America 1481 6.4 Movie Released PG
19 2012 United States of America 1718800 8.5 Movie Released R
20
Survivor's Remorse
Survivor's Remorse
25 min
SS 4 EP 36
2014 United States of America 2581 7.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
21 2006 United States of America 66860 6.9 Movie Released
22
Get Shorty
Get Shorty
105 min
1995 United States of America 90164 6.9 Movie Released R
23
The Deuce
The Deuce
60 min
SS 3 EP 25
2017 United States of America 32363 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
24
Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
116 min
2005 United States of America 43545 7.3 Movie Released
25
Bad Boys II
Bad Boys II
146 min
2003 United States of America 273961 6.6 Movie Released R
26
Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai
25 min
SS 1 EP 5
2007 United States of America 18510 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
27
The Righteous Gemstones
The Righteous Gemstones
60 min
SS 3 EP 27
2019 United States of America 48406 8.1 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
28
Oliver!
Oliver!
153 min
1968 United Kingdom 41770 7.4 Movie Released G
29
In Living Color
In Living Color
30 min
SS 5 EP 127
1990 12977 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
30
Empire
Empire
43 min
SS 6 EP 102
2015 United States of America 41374 7.4 Serie Ended TV-14
31
Wattstax
Wattstax
98 min
1973 United States of America 1106 7.7 Movie Released R
32
Soul Man
Soul Man
104 min
1986 United States of America 9164 5.3 Movie Released PG-13
33 1995 United States of America 9727 6.5 Movie Released R
34
Bamboozled
Bamboozled
136 min
2000 United States of America 12445 6.7 Movie Released R
35 2019 United States of America 22135 7.3 Movie Released
36
Uncle Drew
Uncle Drew
103 min
2018 United States of America 15885 5.8 Movie Released PG-13
37
Pootie Tang
Pootie Tang
81 min
2001 United States of America 15227 5.3 Movie Released PG-13
38 2019 United States of America 1549 7.5 Movie Released R
39
Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
22 min
SS 3 EP 28
2003 United States of America 72637 8.8 Serie Ended TV-14
40 1976 Hong Kong 4891 7.4 Movie Released R
41
Django
Django
93 min
1966 Italy 31457 7.2 Movie Released NR
42
Black Monday
Black Monday
30 min
SS 3 EP 30
2019 United States of America 6392 7.4 Serie Canceled TV-MA
43
The Hustle
The Hustle
94 min
2019 Spain 66460 5.4 Movie Released PG-13
44
White Boy Rick
White Boy Rick
111 min
2018 United States of America 43828 6.5 Movie Released R
45
Good Times
Good Times
30 min
SS 6 EP 133
1974 8572 7.4 Serie Ended
46 2001 United States of America 1586 6.3 Movie Released R
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