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- 1Tyrese Gibson, Omar Gooding, Adrienne-Joi JohnsonThe story of Jody (Tyrese Gibson), a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette (Taraji P. Henson) and Peanut (Tamara LaSeon Bass) but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.More Baby Boy
- #5 of 9 onJohn Singleton: Movies Directed By John Singleton
- #22 of 472 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
- #62 of 86 onThe Best Juneteenth Movies
- 2
I Can Do Bad All by Myself
Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam RodriguezWhen Madea (Tyler Perry) catches three young siblings raiding her home, she takes matters into her own hands and delivers the children to their only relative: Aunt April (Taraji P. Henson). At first, April, a boozy nightclub singer who leeches off her married boyfriend, wants nothing to do with them, but when a Mexican immigrant named Sandino (Adam Rodriguez) rents a room in her basement, April begins to realize that life may hold more possibilities.- #84 of 472 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
- #114 of 137 onThe 100+ Best Movies With Black Female Leads
- #6 of 13 onAll of Tyler Perry's Madea Movies
- 3Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan GoodFor one reason or another, friends Dominic (Michael Ealy), Jeremy (Jerry Ferrara), Michael (Terrence J) and Zeke (Romany Malco) just can't seem to seal the deal with the women in their lives. When their lovely ladies buy a book by comic Steve Harvey and start to apply its advice to their relationships, this band of brothers gets all shook up. Learning that they have been betrayed by one of their own, Dominic and his friends conspire to use the book's teachings to turn the tables.More Think Like A Man
- #121 of 123 onThe Funniest Black Movies Ever Made
- #335 of 472 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
- #79 of 472 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
- 4Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn ManningDJay (Terrence Howard) is a pimp living day to day on the tough streets of Memphis, Tennessee. Pushing 40, he's tired of the life he's living and dreams of something greater. When he meets up with an old friend who is now in the recording industry, he's inspired to turn his life around and uses his criminal life as an inspiration to create rap music. When he hears that a rap superstar is coming to town, Djay works a hustle to gain the rapper's attention and hopefully get signed by a label.More Hustle & Flow
- #119 of 143 onThe Best Movies of 2005
- #78 of 472 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
- #116 of 174 onThe Best Movies About Music
- 5Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André BenjaminIn Four Brothers, the Mercer siblings, namely Bobby (Mark Wahlberg), Angel (Tyrese Gibson), Jeremiah (André Benjamin), and Jack Mercer (Garrett Hedlund) converge upon Detroit after their adoptive mother, Evelyn Mercer (Fionnula Flanagan) is slain in a convenience store robbery. Stricken by her unexpected death, the brothers unite to unravel the mystery behind their mother's murder. Their journey of vengeance takes them deep into the city's underbelly, exposing a web of corruption and deceit. The film, directed by John Singleton, deftly combines elements of action and crime drama with an underlying theme of familial bonds and retribution.More Four Brothers
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- #18 of 143 onThe Best Movies of 2005
- #139 of 472 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
- 6Kathy 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.More The Family That Preys
- #126 of 472 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
- #64 of 72 onThe Best Black Comedy Movies Of The 2000s
- #18 of 53 onThe Best Movies With Family in the Title
- 7Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson, Maeve QuinlanDave Johnson (Morris Chestnut) and his wife, Clarice (Taraji P. Henson), appear to have it all, but she has ignored his needs while she pursues a real-estate career. The couple's already weakened marriage faces the ultimate test after Clarice is involved in a car accident, leaving her with a terrible leg injury. Dave finds a sympathetic ear -- and possibly more -- with the physical therapist (Maeve Quinlan) who comes to treat her.More Not Easily Broken
- #184 of 472 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
- #42 of 137 onThe 100+ Best Movies With Black Female Leads
- #35 of 102 onThe Best Movies About Struggling Relationships
- 8Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. HensonWhen his mother's career results in a move to China, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) finds that he is a stranger in a strange land. Though he knows a little karate, his fighting skills are no match for Cheng, the school bully. Dre finds a friend in Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), a maintenance man who is also a martial-arts master. Mr. Han teaches Dre all about kung fu in the hope that Dre will be able to face down Cheng and perhaps win the heart of a pretty classmate named Mei Ying.More The Karate Kid
- #142 of 207 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
- #56 of 80 onThe Best Sports Movies About Coaches
- #42 of 81 onThe Best Black Sports Movies Ever Made
- 9
Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story
Taraji P. Henson, Terry O'Quinn, Beverly ToddSchoolteacher Tiffany Rubin (Taraji P. Henson) flies to South Korea to reunite with her 7-year-old son (Drew Davis), who was kidnapped by his biological father. - 10Taraji P. Henson, Tracy Morgan, Aldis HodgePassed up for a well-deserved promotion, sports agent Ali Davis wonders what else she needs to do to succeed in a man's world. Hoping to find answers from a psychic, Ali drinks a weird concoction that suddenly allows her to hear what men are thinking. Using her newfound ability, Ali starts to turn the tables on her obnoxious male colleagues while racing to sign the next basketball superstar.
- 11Forest Whitaker, Taraji P. Henson, Isaiah WashingtonOne year after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, high-school basketball coach Al Collins (Forest Whitaker) gathers displaced students and rebuilds the school team, the Patriots. Though the young athletes originally hailed from five different schools, Collins builds them into a cohesive unit and takes aim at the high-school basketball championship.
- 12Sanaa 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.More Something New
- #25 of 137 onThe 100+ Best Movies With Black Female Leads
- #82 of 84 onThe 75 Best Black Romance Movies
- #60 of 72 onThe Best Black Comedy Movies Of The 2000s
- 13Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle MonáeHidden Figures is an inspiring drama that recounts the untold story of three African-American women working at NASA during the 1960s Space Race. Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. A stirring exploration of race, gender, and scientific innovation, this film illuminates their pivotal roles in a monumental event. Having won multiple awards, Hidden Figures is a testament to these unsung heroes whose calculations helped catapult mankind into space.More Hidden Figures
- #3 of 89 onThe Greatest African American Biopics
- #12 of 240 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
- #1 of 80 onGreat Historical Black Movies Based On True Stories
- 14Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. HensonIn the intriguing film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, we explore the unique life of Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt), a man who ages in reverse. Born as an old man in 1918 New Orleans, Benjamin's peculiar condition sees him growing younger with time. His journey is intertwined with love interest Daisy Fuller (Cate Blanchett). A tale that spans across decades, it captures historical events shaping their lives. Directed by David Fincher, this movie won three Academy Awards and challenges conventional storytelling with its blend of drama and fantasy genres.
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- #19 of 55 onThe Saddest Romance Movies That Will Make You Cry
- 15Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Taraji P. HensonOutspoken ex-convict Ralph "Petey" Greene (Don Cheadle) talks his way onto the air at a white-owned radio station in 1960s Washington, D.C. Fueled by the new music and social upheaval of the times, he courts controversy while becoming the voice of the black movement.More Talk to Me
- #45 of 89 onThe Greatest African American Biopics
- #56 of 80 onGreat Historical Black Movies Based On True Stories
- #255 of 472 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
- 16Taraji P. Henson, Michael Clarke Duncan, Tom FeltonFrom the Rough is a sports drama film based on the true story of Catana Starks, a former Tennessee State Tigers swim coach, who became the first woman ever to coach a college men’s golf team. With drive, passion, and guts, she took an unruly group of mismatched kids from around the world and guided them to an all-time record at the PGA National Collegiate Minority Championship. Tasked with building Tennessee State’s first golf team and finding only one available African American golfer – Craig, a former caddy with plenty of talent but no confidence – Catana Starks pushes outside TSU’s Historically Black context, and, against huge resistance, opens up the roster to underprivileged kids from around the world. The film stars Taraji P. Henson as Coach Starks, as well as Tom Felton, Michael Clarke Duncan and LeToya Luckett. The film was co-written by Michael A. Critelli and Pierre Bagley and directed by Bagley.
- 17Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark WahlbergIn Date Night, a comedy film full of intrigue and action, Phil Foster (Steve Carell) and Claire Foster (Tina Fey) are a typical suburban couple stuck in a marital rut. To reignite the spark, they plan an exciting date night in New York City's trendy downtown dining scene. However, when mistaken for thieves by mobsters, their evening out turns into a wild goose chase through the city. Amidst the chaos and danger, the Fosters rediscover their shared love and commitment. Directed by Shawn Levy, this frolicsome adventure tests the strength of marriage against a backdrop of crime and comedy.More Date Night
- #62 of 136 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
- #637 of 703 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #42 of 56 onThe Funniest Movies Starring SNL Cast Members
- 18Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Bryan CranstonLarry Crowne is a 2011 American romantic comedy film starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. The film was produced and directed by Hanks, who co-wrote its screenplay with Nia Vardalos. The story was inspired by Hanks' time studying at Chabot College. The film tells the story of Larry Crowne, a middle aged man who unexpectedly loses his job and returns to education. It was released on July 1, 2011 in the United States and Canada.More Larry Crowne
- 19Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Alicia KeysSleazy entertainer Buddy "Aces" Israel (Jeremy Piven) incurs the wrath of crime boss Primo Sparazza when he agrees to testify against the Las Vegas mob. Two FBI agents (Ray Liotta, Ryan Reynolds) have the difficult task of protecting him from a motley assortment of bounty hunters, hit men and nefarious vixens who are converging on his Lake Tahoe encampment to rub him out and collect a hefty reward.More Smokin' Aces
- #2 of 14 onThe Most Underrated Action Movies Of The 2000s
- #23 of 54 onThe Most Unrealistic Action Films
- #1 of 17 on17 Mid-Tier Action Movies With Surprisingly Stacked Casts
- 20Taraji P. Henson, Billy Brown, Jahi Di'Allo WinstonMary is a professional assassin who works for Benny, a ruthless gangster who heads an organized crime family in Boston. Her life gets completely turned around when she crosses paths with a 12-year-old boy named Danny during her latest hit. Mary's desire to save Danny from the streets and a sadistic drug dealer soon causes an all-out turf war that forces her to do what she does best -- and take down whoever stands in her way.
- 21Taraji P. Henson, Ed Harris, Peter WellerOnce Fallen is a 2010 crime film starring Brian Presley, Taraji P. Henson, and Ed Harris. Filming took place in Los Angeles, California.
- 22Adam Brody, Michael Ealy, Jerry FerraraIn "Think Like a Man," a group of close friends applied relationship advice from a book by Steve Harvey to their own romantic entanglements. In the end, Dominic (Michael Ealy) and the rest of his "band of brothers" were well on their way to everlasting love with the women in their lives. However, when all of the couples reunite in Las Vegas for one's wedding, a series of compromising situations threatens to derail not only the big event but also the survival of everyone else's love affair.
- 23Orlando Bloom, Riley Keough, Rob MorrowA young physician (Orlando Bloom) becomes dangerously obsessed with a teenage patient (Riley Keough) and falls into an illicit romance. Things quickly spin out of control when an orderly finds out and blackmails the doctor.
- 24Ving Rhames, Jim Brown, Chazz PalminteriWhen dangerous street thug James "Animal" Allen (Ving Rhames) is sent to prison, he continues his violent ways working for fellow inmate Kassada (Chazz Palminteri). This changes after Animal encounters Berwell (Jim Brown), a revolutionary who introduces him to the writings of Malcolm X. Animal reforms, realizing that murder and crime are destroying his community. After Animal is released, he goes home to find his son, Darius (Terrence Dashon Howard), involved in gang activity just like he was.
- 25Mo'Nique, Kellita Smith, Gina TorresRunning from the IRS due to back taxes, Baltimore hairdresser and salon owner Peaches (Mo'Nique) reunites with her more successful sister, Angela (Kellita Smith), a fellow stylist, in Los Angeles. Angela is burdened by her sister's financial woes, and Peaches' rival, Marcella (Gina Torres), threatens to take over the salon back in Baltimore. While Angela helps her sister get back on her feet, Peaches enters a hairstyling competition in hopes of winning a big cash prize and saving her salon.
- 26Kate Mara, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. HensonPeep World is a 2010 American comedy-drama film directed by Barry W. Blaustein and starring an ensemble cast, including Ron Rifkin, Lesley Ann Warren, Ben Schwartz, Michael C. Hall, Sarah Silverman, Rainn Wilson, Kate Mara, Judy Greer, Stephen Tobolowsky, Taraji P. Henson, and Alicia Witt.
- 27Tim Taylor, Kurt Matthews, Jerry CummingsStreetwise (originally titled as 24/7) is a 1998 hood-action-crime thriller film directed by Bruce Brown. Three brothers pursue different methods trying to make it out of their drug-infested neighborhood that's surrounded by poverty, neglect, and drug-related violence.
- 28Rene Russo, Jason Alexander, Piper PeraboPopular cartoon characters Rocky and Bullwinkle make their big-screen debut in this adventure tale that combines animation with live action. Years after their television show was canceled, Rocky and Bullwinkle are still living off the residuals. This time, when three cartoon villains enter the real world as real people, they decide to take over the United States.
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- 29Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Leslie BibbAn unsuspecting Atlanta woman (Taraji P. Henson) lets in a charming stranger (Idris Elba) to use her phone and soon believes the adage "no good deed goes unpunished" when he takes over her home and terrorizes her family.
- 30Vince Vaughn, Hailee Steinfeld, Jonathan BanksTerm Life is a 2016 action-drama based on the graphic novel of the same name. It is directed by Peter Billingsley from a screenplay by A.J. Lieberman. A thief (Vince Vaughn) who plans and sells heists to the highest bidder takes his daughter (Hailee Steinfeld) on the lam when a job goes bad.
