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.