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Do the Right Thing

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★ 7.8(2,003)19892h 0m

Do the Right Thing is streaming on Crave, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Spike Lee
Release date: 1989-06-14
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: Italian
Box office: $37,300,000
Budget: $6,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Do the Right Thing — trailer

About Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing is a 1989 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Spike Lee, starring Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 2,003 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Do the Right Thing in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Danny Aiello

Sal

Ossie Davis

Da Mayor

Ruby Dee

Mother Sister

Richard Edson

Vito

Giancarlo Esposito

Buggin Out

Spike Lee

Mookie

Bill Nunn

Radio Raheem

John Turturro

Pino

Paul Benjamin

Frankie Faison

Coconut Sid

Robin Harris

Sweet Dick Willie

Joie Lee

Jade

Themes & keywords

new york citypolice brutalityhip-hopitalian americanculture clashchaosheatstreet warrestaurant criticradio transmissionpunk rockpizzeriapolice operationpizzalove

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Do the Right Thing in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Do the Right Thing on Crave, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Do the Right Thing on Netflix?+

Do the Right Thing is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is Do the Right Thing?+

Do the Right Thing has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Do the Right Thing?+

Do the Right Thing stars Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson and Giancarlo Esposito.

When did Do the Right Thing come out?+

Do the Right Thing is a 1989 movie directed by Spike Lee.

What genre is Do the Right Thing?+

Do the Right Thing is Drama film.

Who directed Do the Right Thing?+

Do the Right Thing was directed by Spike Lee.