The Best Alfre Woodard Movies
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1Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard, Jesika Quynn ReynoldsAfter losing his police officer lover, Christian drag queen Holiday Heart (Ving Rhames) meets 12-year-old Niki (Jessika Quynn Reynolds) and her drug-addicted mother, Wanda (Alfre Woodard). Heart finds relief from heartache and a renewed sense of purpose when he steps in as a father figure to Niki and welcomes the two women into his life. But when Wanda becomes romantically involved with her drug dealer, Silas, it may endanger Niki and threaten to destroy the makeshift family.More Holiday Heart
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2Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Alfre WoodardLove & Basketball is a romantic drama that weaves together the worlds of love and sport. Monica Wright (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy McCall (Omar Epps) are childhood friends who share a passion for basketball. As they grow, their relationship evolves from rivalry to romance. However, their commitment to basketball puts a strain on their connection when both pursue careers in professional sports. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, this film skillfully explores the intersection of personal ambition and emotional intimacy. It was honored with several awards, including an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay.More Love & Basketball- #7 of 468 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
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3Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John ForsytheIn the darkly comic film Scrooged, Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, a cynical television executive who has lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas. In a modern twist on Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol', Cross is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Each spirit exposes him to a different aspect of his life - past, present and future - forcing him to confront his ruthless behavior. As he embarks on this supernatural journey, Cross grapples with regret, fear and hope. Directed by Richard Donner, this festive satire cleverly blends humor and fantasy, resulting in an unforgettable holiday movie experience.More Scrooged- #307 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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4Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Tyler PerryDespite their differences in social class, Charlotte (Kathy Bates) and Alice (Alfre Woodard) are good friends for many years. Then secrets, greed and scandal surrounding both their families throw the women's lives into turmoil. Charlotte and Alice set out on a road trip across the country, hoping to gain perspective and save the situation from ruin.- Dig Deeper...Every Major Romance Movie
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5Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman, Mary AliceSinclair family matriarch Rosa Lynn (Mary Alice) raises enough money to help her two grandchildren and drug-addicted adult daughter, Loretta (Alfre Woodard), move to a small Mississippi town in order to escape the dangers of inner-city Chicago. There, Loretta and her kids are taken in by her gruff uncle, Earl (Al Freeman Jr.), who attempts to instill a work ethic and sense of history in his niece. With the help of Earl's tough love, Loretta does her best to put her past demons behind her.
6Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowellFar from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris (Queen Latifah) has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter (Paige Hurd) and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge (Kevin Bacon), Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients, including Lynn (Alicia Silverstone) and Terri (Andie MacDowell), respectively. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.More Beauty Shop- Dig Deeper...List of All Movies Released in 2005
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7Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Ed NortonIn the heart-pounding thriller Primal Fear, a young altar boy, Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), finds himself accused of a gruesome murder. Enter Martin Vail (Richard Gere), a slick defense attorney who takes on Stampler's seemingly hopeless case. As the courtroom drama unfolds, unexpected twists and turns lurk around every corner, challenging Vail's belief in his client's innocence. This film, rich in suspense and legal intrigue, showcases Norton's performance that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The narrative is tightly woven, with each revelation leading to more questions than answers.More Primal Fear- Dig Deeper...Famous Movies Filmed in Illinois
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8Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Jill ScottSteel Magnolias is an American comedy-drama television film directed by Kenny Leon that premiered at Lifetime Network on October 7, 2012. It is an adaptation of Steel Magnolias. The new film stars an all-African American cast, including Queen Latifah as M'Lynn, Jill Scott as Truvy, Condola Rashād as Shelby, Adepero Oduye as Annelle, with Phylicia Rashād as Clairee and Alfre Woodard as Ouiser.- 9
The Lion King
Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel EjioforIn Africa's vast Pride Lands, young lion Simba (Donald Glover) looks up to his father, King Mufasa (James Earl Jones). But after a heartrending betrayal by his malevolent uncle, Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Simba finds himself in exile. As he matures in distant lands, Simba grapples with his legacy and must choose between escaping his past or embracing his destiny as king.More The Lion King- #224 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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10Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick KellyAs her teacher mother, Carolyn (Alfre Woodard), and her jazz musician father, Woody (Delroy Lindo), worry over monthly bills, grade-schooler student Troy Carmichael (Zelda Harris) banters and bonds with her four brothers. Against her will, Troy is sent to her aunt's southern home for a summer visit, but when she returns to her bustling Brooklyn neighborhood, she learns that a family member is gravely ill. Already mature, Troy is forced to face to some very grown-up facts about life and loss.More Crooklyn- Dig Deeper...List of All Movies Released in 1994
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11Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Delroy LindoGeophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes (Aaron Eckhart) discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams with catastrophic consequences. To resolve the crisis, Keyes, along with a team of the world's most gifted scientists, travel into the earth's core. Their mission: detonate a device that will reactivate the core.More The Core- #42 of 49 onThe 45+ Very Best Movies About Hackers
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12Winona Ryder, Maya Angelou, Anne BancroftSoon-to-be-wed graduate student Finn Dodd (Winona Ryder) develops cold feet when she suspects her fiancé is cheating on her. In order to clear her head, Finn visits her grandmother, Hy (Ellen Burstyn), and great aunt, Glady Joe Cleary (Anne Bancroft), in Grasse, Calif. There, Finn learns that Hy and Glady Joe are members of a group of passionate quilters, and over the course of her visit she is regaled with tales of love and life by women who have collected rich experiences and much wisdom.- #177 of 193 onThe Best Movies For Women
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13Robert Downey, Charles Grodin, Alfre WoodardHarrison (Charles Grodin), Penny (Alfre Woodard), Julia (Kyra Sedgwick) and Milo (Tom Sizemore) die in 1959 when the bus they are riding crashes. The four continue as ghosts, guardians to the child born at the moment of their deaths. Baby Thomas grows up to be a businessman (Robert Downey Jr.) who has memories of his playmates, but assumes they are products of his youthful imagination. When the ghosts realize they need Thomas' help to move on, they decide to make an appearance once more.More Heart and Souls- Dig Deeper...Every Major Romance Movie
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14Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent SpinerIn Star Trek: First Contact, a potent blend of action and science fiction, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) leads the crew of the USS Enterprise in a high-stakes battle against an alien race known as the Borg. The Borg, hell-bent on conquering Earth and altering its history, travel back in time to prevent the first contact between humans and Vulcans. With Dr. Zefram Cochrane (James Cromwell), the inventor of warp drive, playing a pivotal role, it's a race against time for Picard and his team. Amidst this chaos, Lieutenant Commander Data (Brent Spiner) confronts personal dilemmas about his own humanity. This film won the Saturn Award for Best Costumes and Best Supporting Actor (Brent Spiner).- #673 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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15Alfre Woodard, Courtney B. Vance, Dawnn LewisRace to Freedom: The Story of the Underground Railroad is a 1994 historical drama film written by Peter Mohan directed by Don McBrearty.
16Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Gary SiniseIn "The Forgotten," Julianne Moore stars as Telly Paretta, a grieving mother struggling to cope with the loss of her 8-year-old son. She is stunned when her psychiatrist (Gary Sinise) reveals that she has created eight years of memories about a son she never had. But when she meets a man (Dominic West) who has had a similar experience, Telly embarks on a search to prove her son's existence, and her sanity.More The Forgotten- Dig Deeper...Movies Distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment
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17Danny Glover, Alfre Woodard, John MatshikizaIn 1948, Nelson Mandela (Danny Glover) joins the African National Congress, working to overturn South Africa's apartheid policies. His political activism brings him into contact with a young social worker named Winnie (Alfre Woodard), whom he eventually marries. Initially committed to nonviolence, Mandela turns militant after the police massacre scores of peaceful protesters in 1960. When Mandela is arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment, his wife carries on the struggle.More Mandela- Dig Deeper...List of All Movies Released in 1987
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18Alfre Woodard, Laurence Fishburne, Craig ShefferWhen nurse Eunice Evers (Alfre Woodard) is chosen to facilitate a program intended to curb syphilis rates among African Americans in rural Alabama, she is gratified to be able to serve her community. Over time, however, the study becomes twisted into a shocking human experiment in which patients are systematically denied much-needed medicine. Decades after the fact, Evers is called before a Senate committee to testify as to what really happened during the infamous "Tuskegee Study."
19Nicole Beharie, Will Patton, Alfre WoodardAfter an overzealous district attorney's drug bust lands her in jail, single mother Dee Roberts (Nicole Beharie) must face an agonizing choice: Plead guilty and go home a convicted felon, or fight the charges and risk a lengthy prison sentence. Despite her mother's (Alfre Woodard) advice and risking everything, innocent Dee chooses to fight the Texas criminal justice system, joined by an ACLU attorney (Tim Blake Nelson) and a former narcotics cop (Will Patton).- 20
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, Don CheadleUnchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives is a 2003 documentary film written by Mark Jonathan Harris, directed by Ed Bell and Thomas Lennon. 
21Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormackTells the story of a mysterious patient (Kevin Spacey) at a mental hospital who claims to be from a distant planet called K-PAX. As his psychiatrist (Jeff Bridges) tries to figure out exactly how to help the patient, he gradually begins to realize that the so-called alien is having a remarkable effect on the mental health of the hospital's other patients.More K-PAX- Dig Deeper...Famous Movies Filmed in New York City
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22Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Mike EppsCareer-minded Kenya McQueen is set up on a blind date with architect Brian Kelly, but backs out when she realizes that he is white. Impressed with his work on a friend's mansion, McQueen hires Kelly to design her new garden -- and he sweeps her off her feet. But, after her friends introduce her to executive Mark Harper, McQueen must choose between the type of man she always dreamed she wanted and giving in to life's little surprises.
23Cuba Gooding, Ed Harris, Alfre WoodardIn a racially divided town, coach Jones (Ed Harris) spots a mentally disabled African-American student named Radio (Cuba Gooding Jr.) near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and principal Daniels (Alfre Woodard) happily notes that Radio's self-confidence is skyrocketing. But things start to sour when Jones begins taking guff from fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.More Radio- Dig Deeper...List of All Movies Released in 2003
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24Mary Steenburgen, Rip Torn, Alfre WoodardIn the late 1920s, columnist Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Mary Steenburgen) moves to Cross Creek, Fla., to dedicate herself to writing a serious novel. Despite her husband's eventual departure, the initial suspicion of the locals about her work, and the challenge of finding a worthy subject to devote herself to, Marjorie persists in her dream. With the inspiration of kindly Marsh Turner (Rip Torn) and his daughter, Ellie (Dana Hill), Marjorie discovers the perfect theme for her novel.
25Loren Dean, Hope Davis, Jason LeeDr. Mumford (Loren Dean) is the new psychologist in a small town. His unique style of therapy draws many patients, including a billionaire (Jason Lee) and a woman with chronic fatigue syndrome (Hope Davis). But Mumford also draws the ire of the town's two established doctors (David Paymer, Jane Adams). Resentful of Mumford's success, they hire an attorney (Martin Short) to impugn his character, and together they reveal shocking secrets from Mumford's past.
26Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Alfre WoodardWhen internationally renowned dancer Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas) takes a teaching job in a New York City public school, he meets ridicule from the street-wise students, who scoff at the notion of ballroom dancing. Far from being discouraged, he melds their hip-hop moves with his classical style, helping them create a dance form and, in the process, becoming their mentor.
27Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Steve MartinA diverse group of characters are thrown together through chance encounters while coping with urban chaos in L.A. The main focus is the growing friendship between an immigration lawyer (Kevin Kline) and a tow-truck driver (Danny Glover) who meet when Kline's car breaks down in a crime-ridden neighborhood.
28Mary McDonnell, Alfre Woodard, David StrathairnAfter soap opera actress May-Alice Culhane (Mary McDonnell) has a car accident, she is paralyzed and forced into a wheelchair. She retreats to her family's vacant home in Louisiana and indulges in alcohol and self-pity. When nursing aides come to help, May-Alice unleashes her anger, prompting each to quit. Chantelle (Alfre Woodard), a nurse who desperately needs the job, arrives determined to change May-Alice's outlook. As the two women become friends, they help each other cope with challenges.
29Omar Sharif, Ted Danson, Mary SteenburgenGulliver's Travels is a U.S. TV miniseries based on Jonathan Swift's novel of the same name, produced by Jim Henson Productions and Hallmark Entertainment. This miniseries is notable for being one of the very few adaptations of Swift's novel to feature all four voyages. The miniseries aired in the United Kingdom on Channel 4, and in the US on NBC in February 1996. The miniseries stars Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Omar Sharif, Shashi Kapoor, Warwick Davis, Kristin Scott Thomas, Alfre Woodard, Kate Maberly, Tom Sturridge, Richard Wilson and Nicholas Lyndhurst. It was shot in England and Portugal. The series won five Emmy Awards including in the Outstanding Miniseries category.More Gulliver's Travels- Dig Deeper...Ted Danson TV Show/Series Credits
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30James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, Bobby DriscollDisney's American Legends is a direct-to-video release narrated by James Earl Jones and which features the following Walt Disney Feature Animation animated short subjects: Johnny Appleseed released in 1948 The Brave Engineer released in 1950 Paul Bunyan released in 1958 John Henry released in 2000 The compilation was released February 12, 2002.
