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Do the Right Thing (1989): movie guide
Do the Right Thing (1989) is a Drama running about 120 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 2,131 votes. Notable cast includes Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1989-06-14
- Runtime: 120 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1989-06-14
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What is Do the Right Thing about?
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 highlights
Do the Right Thing features Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1989-06-14. Runtime: 120 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (2,131 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Do the Right Thing?
- Do the Right Thing is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Do the Right Thing?
- Do the Right Thing runs about 120 minutes.
- Who stars in Do the Right Thing?
- Cast highlights include Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee.
- Does Cinema Box stream Do the Right Thing?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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