20 Best Netflix Original Movies

20. Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

Before Craig Brewer's witty biographical dramedy, it had been a good long while since Eddie Murphy had a big hit on his hands. Luckily, Dolemite Is My Name was just the vehicle he needed - an outrageous, well-written spectacle that allows Murphy to let loose all his charisma and give perhaps the best performance of his career.

Dolemite tells the story of Rudy Ray Moore (Murphy), the artist who created the iconic and controversial Dolemite personality in the 1970s and is today considered one of the most influential figures in both hip-hop and comedy.

With both motor-mouthed humour and a deep understanding of what made him tick, Murphy and Craig Brewer craft an hilarious and affecting comedy-drama that helps paint a striking portrait of Moore, his flaws, and his genius. The fact that Murphy missed out on an Oscar nomination for his role still doesn't feel quite right.