Dope

1h 43m · 2015 · Directed by Rick Famuyiwa · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Dope (2015) runs 1h 43m, directed by Rick Famuyiwa. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Comedy

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)