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Do the Right Thing
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Do the Right Thing at a glance
Do the Right Thing is a 1989 drama film, running 2h 0m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1989-06-14
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 · 2,119 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmSal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.
Cast
14 names
Danny AielloSal
Ossie DavisDa Mayor
Ruby DeeMother Sister
Richard EdsonVito
Giancarlo EspositoBuggin Out
Spike LeeMookie
Bill NunnRadio Raheem
John TurturroPino
Paul BenjaminML
Frankie FaisonCoconut Sid
Robin HarrisSweet Dick Willie
Joie LeeJade
Miguel SandovalOfficer Ponte
Rick AielloOfficer LongQuestions about Do the Right Thing
Quick answersWhere can I watch Do the Right Thing in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Do the Right Thing is listed on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Do the Right Thing suitable for children?
Do the Right Thing is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Do the Right Thing about?
Sal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism…
How long is Do the Right Thing?
Do the Right Thing runs for 2h 0m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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