Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Name: Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 2014-01-01
Rating: 6.8
Cast: James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Mick Jagger, Questlove

2014| 1h 59m| IMDb 6.8

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) is currently streaming in the UK on Prime Video, Qello Concerts, and Entertainment. Last updated 13 March 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 13 March 2026

Music Documentary

With "Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown," fans have a documentary befitting the "Godfather of Soul." Directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Alex Gibney, and co-produced by the singular Mick Jagger, "Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown" digs into the career of one of music and culture's towering figures, using fresh interviews with band members and contemporaries, extraordinary historical footag

Director: Alex Gibney