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The 25 Best Kevin Hart Movies
Kevin Hart stands as a titan of comedy and entertainment in the American film industry. His diverse body of work spans hilarious comedies, engaging animated features, and occasionally touching dramas. Known for his roles in films like Think Like a Man, Ride Along, Get Hard, and The Wedding Ringer, Hart often collaborates with high-profile stars such as Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Ice Cube, Will Ferrell, and Kaley Cuoco. His movies are characterized by memorable cameos and laugh-out-loud scenarios that often culminate in heartwarming redemption.
From his early days in stand-up comedy to his ventures in television with Real Husbands of Hollywood and his own digital platform, the Laugh Out Loud Network, Kevin Hart has consistently kept audiences entertained. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering his work, our list of the top 20 Kevin Hart movies offers a perfect starting point. Dive into these films for a blend of comedy and heart, and discover where to stream your favorites or explore new gems. Ready for a feel-good movie night? Kevin Hart is your go-to guy for laughs and more. Whether it's a classic hit or a recent release like Fatherhood, this list has got you covered. Upvote your favorites to see them climb the ranks!
And if you're a fan of stand-up comedians who also act, you might enjoy our list of the best Chris Rock movies and Eddie Murphy movies.
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Ride Along 2
Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Tika SumpterIn Ride Along 2, Ben Barber (Hart) and James Payton (Ice Cube) team up for a wild ride around Miami as they try to take down a drug lord and save the city.
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- Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black
Kevin Hart plays Franklin "Mouse" Finbar in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. He is a zoology professor who has been stuck in the game since 1996 and desperately wants his freedom. In the movie, four high school students find an old video game console and are suddenly sucked into the world of Jumanji, where they become their avatars, Hart stars alongside Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan. It's up to them to finish the adventure before they can get back home in one piece!
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- Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Craig T. Nelson
Get Hard is a 2015 film starring Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell. Hart plays Darnell Lewis, a car wash owner wrongly accused of fraud and sentenced to jail time. To prepare for his impending prison sentence, he hires millionaire James King (Ferrell) to toughen him up. The two then go through a series of hilarious misadventures in preparation for prison life. With an all-star cast including Craig T. Nelson, Alison Brie, and Edwina Findley, this film is sure to have you laughing out loud.
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- Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, John Leguizamo
Ride Along is a buddy cop comedy directed by Tim Story, starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube. In Ride Along, Hart plays Ben Barber, an enthusiastic security guard who desperately wants to be an Atlanta police officer. He then goes on a ride-along with James Payton (Ice Cube) to prove himself worthy of becoming an officer. Hilarious hijinks ensue as they battle criminals and bicker along the way.
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- Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan
In this role, Hart plays Calvin Joyner, a former high-school star athlete who is now an accountant, but when his old friend Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson) contacts him out of the blue, he finds himself drawn into a world of espionage and international intrigue.
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- Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black
Kevin Hart reprises his role as "Franklin 'Mouse' Finbar," a video game avatar of one of the four main characters in the film. His comedic timing and delivery are on full display as he navigates through dangers such as animals, puzzles, and enemies while trying to save Jumanji from destruction. Along with him are fellow avatars played by Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black.
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- Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D'OnofrioMore Lift
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- Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Melody Hurd
Kevin Hart stars in Fatherhood, a 2021 movie that revolves around his role as a father. In the film, he plays Matthew Taylor, a single dad who is left to raise his daughter after the death of his wife. The movie follows Matthew's journey and challenges as he learns to be both mother and father to her daughter while juggling work and other commitments.
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- Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill
This Is the End is a 2013 comedy that stars Kevin Hart and many other famous faces. In the movie, Hart plays himself and he attends a party at James Franco's house which turns out to be an end-of-the-world scenario.
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- Keith David, Loretta Devine, Peter Dinklage
Death at a Funeral is a 2007 British-American comedy film. It stars Kevin Hart as Brian, an older cousin of the deceased that returns home for his funeral. The film follows him and several other family members as they experience various comedic mishaps throughout the day, including a blackmail plot involving compromising photos of one of them. Hart supports a solid cast in a comic relief role.
More Death at a Funeral- #622 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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- Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart
The Secret Life of Pets is an animated comedy film featuring Kevin Hart as the voice of Snowball, a white rabbit who leads a gang of abandoned pets. In the movie, he teams up with Max (voiced by Louis C.K.) to rescue their owners from an evil pet-catcher, and along the way they discover just what their beloved pets get up to when left alone at home!
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- Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a 2019 animated comedy film, and sequel to the 2016 box-office hit, The Secret Life of Pets. Kevin Hart voices Snowball, a small white rabbit whose enthusiasm for superhero antics gets him into trouble. Along with other beloved characters from the original movie, he embarks on an unexpected adventure outside of New York City which will ultimately test his courage and find out where he truly belongs.
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Night School
Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob RiggleNight School is a 2018 comedy film starring Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, and Taran Killam. The movie follows Teddy Walker (Hart) as he faces the challenge of returning to night school to get his GED after losing his job. He meets his teacher Carrie (Haddish), who he must convince to help him pass the class and ultimately achieve his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Night School offers a hilarious look at adult education as Hart's character attempts to restore order while making unexpected friendships.
- Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman
This 2017 remake of a French film stars Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman. Hart plays Dell Scott, an out-of-luck man who takes up a job as caretaker to Phillip Lacasse (Cranston), an ex-business tycoon with quadriplegia.
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Me Time
Kevin Hart, Mark WahlbergMe Time is a 2022 buddy comedy written and directed by the talented John Hamburg, the film stars Kevin Hart, Mark Wahlberg, Regina Hall, Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Jimmy O. Yang.
- Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Affion Crockett
The Wedding Ringer is a 2015 comedy film starring Kevin Hart as Doug Harris, a socially awkward groom-to-be who hires the services of Jimmy Callahan (played by Josh Gad) and his team of professional best men to make his wedding look like it was planned properly.
- Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good
Kevin Hart starred in the romantic comedy film Think Like a Man, which follows four friends who use advice from Steve Harvey's book "Think Like A Man" to get even with their girlfriends after they find out that each of them has been using the same relationship playbook on them all along. In the movie, Kevin Hart stars as Cedric, an unemployed graphic designer and ladies' man who has difficulty forming relationships outside of sex.
More Think Like A Man- #34 of 123 onThe Funniest Black Movies Ever Made
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- Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall
About Last Night is a 2014 American romantic comedy film starring Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, and Joy Bryant. The movie follows two couples as they navigate the complexities of modern relationships in Los Angeles. In the movie, Kevin Hart plays Bernie, an outgoing and comically bold character who's always up for a good time.
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- Kevin Hart, Tom Arnold, Method Man
Soul Plane is a 2004 comedy film that takes off with Kevin Hart as Nashawn Wade, an ambitious entrepreneur who starts his own airline. On the inaugural flight, Nashawn and his passengers must overcome a series of wild and wacky obstacles to make it to their destination. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including Snoop Dogg as Captain Mack and Tom Arnold as the plane's mechanic.
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- Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson, Kaley Cuoco
The Man from Toronto is a 2021 comedy starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson. It follows an unlucky man, played by Hart, who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time when he meets the world's deadliest assassin (Harrelson). The two must fight their way out of a deadly international conspiracy that has them marked as targets. In this action-packed movie, they are forced to rely on each other to make it out alive.
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- Ashley Tisdale, Simon Rex, Erica Ash
Scary Movie 5 is a 2013 horror comedy film starring Kevin Hart as the character CJ. The movie follows a young couple, played by Ashley Tisdale and Simon Rex, who find themselves caught up in a supernatural phenomenon that’s terrorizing their home. Kevin Hart plays the role of CJ, a fast-talking paranormal investigator who helps them try to get rid of the ghosts.
- Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Leslie Nielsen
Superhero Movie is a 2008 comedy film starring Kevin Hart. In the movie, Hart plays the role of 'Invisible Boy,' a superhero who has special powers.
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- Emily Blunt, Alison Brie, Chris Pratt
The Five-Year Engagement is a 2012 romantic comedy film starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt. Kevin Hart plays the role of Doug, an old friend of Tom (Jason Segel). In the movie, Tom and his fiancée Violet, played by Emily Blunt, struggle to stay together as their engagement stretches out over five years due to their family commitments and career opportunities.
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Grudge Match
Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Kevin HartGrudge Match is a 2013 sports comedy film starring Kevin Hart and Robert De Niro. In the movie, two former boxing rivals come out of retirement for one showdown - 30 years after their last match. Hart plays Dante Slate Jr. The film also features performances from Sylvester Stallone, Alan Arkin, Kim Basinger, and LL Cool J.
- Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Nick Kroll
In Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, Kevin Hart lends his voice to the character of George Beard. He joins forces with Thomas Middleditch, who plays Harold Hutchins, in this 2017 animated comedy. The film follows the antics of two mischievous fourth-grade friends who hypnotize their school principal into believing he's a superhero called Captain Underpants.
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True Story
Kevin Hart, Wesley SnipesA renowned stand-up comedian frantically seeks an escape plan after a chaotic evening with his sibling in Philadelphia threatens to ruin more than just his career.
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Paper Soldiers
Kevin Hart, Beanie Sigel, Jason CerbonePaper Soldiers is a 2002 crime comedy film starring Kevin Hart and Beanie Sigel. The movie follows the story of four small-time criminals trying to make it big in the criminal underworld of Philadelphia. In Paper Soldiers, Kevin Hart plays an aspiring thief named Shawn, whose crew attempts to rob a local drug dealer without any success. On their way out, they are caught by police officers but manage to avoid being arrested by giving them fake information about a robbery at another location.
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- Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson
Little Fockers is a 2010 American comedy film featuring Kevin Hart. The third installment in the Meet The Parents trilogy serves as a sequel to Meet The Fockers and Little Fockers. Hart plays Glaze, an ex-convict who works for Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro), Greg's father-in-law. Glaze tries to prove his loyalty by helping Jack test Greg’s parenting skills when he suspects something is not quite right with their children’s new nanny.
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- Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Kevin Hart
In the 2014 movie Top Five, Kevin Hart plays a comedian who is trying to make an honest career out of his art.
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