Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing

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7.8 /10 1,938 votes
June 14, 1989 2h 0m Released

Storyline

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 and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.

Key Information

Director Spike Lee
Writers Spike Lee
Studio Universal Pictures
Rating 7.8/10
Language EN
Budget $6,500,000

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Cast & Crew

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Sal

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Da Mayor

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Mother Sister

Richard Edson

Richard Edson

Vito

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Buggin Out

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Mookie

Bill Nunn

Bill Nunn

Radio Raheem

John Turturro

John Turturro

Pino

Paul Benjamin

Paul Benjamin

ML

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Coconut Sid

Robin Harris

Robin Harris

Sweet Dick Willie

Joie Lee

Joie Lee

Jade

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the Right Thing was released on June 14, 1989.

The runtime of Do the Right Thing is 2h 0m.

Do the Right Thing is a Drama movie.

Do the Right Thing has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Do the Right Thing is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Do the Right Thing was directed by Spike Lee.

The main cast of Do the Right Thing includes Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee.

Do the Right Thing is originally in English.