DMX: Don't Try to Understand poster
Where to stream

DMX: Don't Try to Understand

6.320211h 19mMovieDocumentaryMusic

A focus on a year in the life of rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons as he is released from prison in early 2019 and attempts to rebuild his career in the music industry and reconnect with family and fans.

DirectorChristopher Frierson
ProducersBill Simmons·Robert Alexander

Where to watch

HBO MaxHBO Max
Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Christopher Frierson

DDMX
DMX
Self
TSTashera Simmons
Tashera Simmons
DMX's Ex-Wife

More from DMX · Lead actor

South Park
South Park
1997 · 8.3
Third Watch
Third Watch
1999 · 7.9
Fresh Off the Boat
Fresh Off the Boat
2015 · 7.2
Moesha
Moesha
1996 · 6.9
Eve
Eve
2003 · 8.5
Exit Wounds
Exit Wounds
2001 · 5.9
Cradle 2 the Grave
Cradle 2 the Grave
2003 · 6.1
Romeo Must Die
Romeo Must Die
2000 · 6.3
Top Five
Top Five
2014 · 6.1
Pimp
Pimp
2018 · 6.2
See all fromDMX

More like this

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
2022 · 8.5
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
2019 · 7.0
Bad 25
Bad 25
2012 · 7.3
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012 · 6.7
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
2024 · 6.7
Thriller 40
Thriller 40
2023 · 8.7
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
2011 · 8.1
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025 · 7.8
Justin Bieber's Believe
Justin Bieber's Believe
2013 · 6.9
Western Stars
Western Stars
2019 · 7.0
Miss Americana
Miss Americana
2020 · 7.8
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012 · 7.1

DMX: Don't Try to Understand — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams DMX: Don't Try to Understand?

DMX: Don't Try to Understand is streaming on HBO Max in Philippines. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is DMX: Don't Try to Understand on Netflix?

No, DMX: Don't Try to Understand is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is DMX: Don't Try to Understand on Amazon Prime Video?

No, DMX: Don't Try to Understand isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch DMX: Don't Try to Understand for free?

DMX: Don't Try to Understand is available on HBO Max in Philippines, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.