Movie

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

★ 6.9(40)20141h 55m

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Stingray Amazon Channel in Canada. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Alex Gibney
Release date: 2014-04-27
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Jigsaw Productions

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown — trailer

About Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is a 2014 movie in the Music and Documentary genres, directed by Alex Gibney, starring James Brown, Bootsy Collins and Chuck D. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.

Cast

James Brown

Self (archive footage)

Bootsy Collins

Self

Chuck D

Self

Mick Jagger

Self

Questlove

Self

Bobby Byrd

Self

Melvin Parker

Self

Maceo Parker

Self

Clyde Stubblefield

Self

Martha High

Self

Alan Leeds

Self

Pee Wee Ellis

Self

Themes & keywords

dancingrags to richesrhythm and blues (r&b)funk musicsoul musicafrican americanblack music

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Stingray Amazon Channel.

Is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown on Netflix?+

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Stingray Amazon Channel.

How long is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?+

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?+

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown stars James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Mick Jagger and Questlove.

When did Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown come out?+

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is a 2014 movie directed by Alex Gibney.

What genre is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?+

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is Music and Documentary film.

Who directed Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?+

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown was directed by Alex Gibney.