The Best Michael B. Jordan Movies
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- 1Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa ThompsonIn Creed, Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan)‚ the son of boxing legend Apollo Creed, embarks on a pugilistic journey under the mentorship of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone). Fighting his way from obscurity, Adonis seeks to carve out his own legacy, beyond the shadow of his famous father. The film, a sports drama filled with high-stakes bouts and personal struggle, earned Stallone an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Directed by Ryan Coogler, Creed is a poignant continuation of the iconic Rocky series, blending heart-pounding action with a compelling exploration of identity and ambition.More Creed
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- 2Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'oIn the groundbreaking Marvel movie Black Panther, T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) grapples with his new role as king of Wakanda, a technologically advanced, unseen African nation. The death of his father thrusts him into this position, and he must navigate political strife and treachery within his kingdom. His adversary, Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), presents an ideological challenge that threatens Wakanda's isolationist policies. Boasting an impressive cast, including Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira, this film deftly explores themes of power, identity, and heritage. It clinched three Oscars for its remarkable costume design, production design, and original score.
- 3Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa ThompsonIn 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Against the wishes of trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo's son Adonis Johnson accepts a challenge from Drago's son -- another dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life -- a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Now, Johnson and Balboa must confront their shared legacy as the past comes back to haunt each man.More Creed II
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- 4Brie Larson, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie FoxxJust Mercy is a 2019 American biographical drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, based on the memoir by Bryan Stevenson. A distinguished civil rights attorney, Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) fights to free a condemned prisoner on death row.More Just Mercy
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- 5Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer, Melonie DiazThough he once spent time in San Quentin, 22-year-old black man Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan) is now trying hard to live a clean life and support his girlfriend (Melonie Diaz) and young daughter (Ariana Neal). Flashbacks reveal the last day in Oscar's life, in which he accompanied his family and friends to San Francisco to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve, and, on the way back home, became swept up in an altercation with police that ended in tragedy. Based on a true story.More Fruitvale Station
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- 6Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Guy PearceSeeking justice for the murder of his pregnant wife, an elite Navy SEAL uncovers a covert plot that threatens to engulf the United States and Russia in an all-out war.More Without Remorse
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- 7Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. JordanIn Chronicle, Andrew Detmer (Dane DeHaan) is an outsider, living a bleak existence. He's joined by his cousin, Matt Garetty (Alex Russell), and the popular Steve Montgomery (Michael B. Jordan). They stumble upon a mysterious, glowing object, which grants them telekinetic abilities. As they explore their newfound powers, Andrew's darker nature surfaces, leading to catastrophic consequences. An ingenious blend of the superhero and found-footage genres, this movie presents a raw and realistic take on power and its corrupting influence. A compelling narrative that won't shy away from revealing the darkness within even the most ordinary individuals.More Chronicle
- 8Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, John HawkesConor (Keanu Reeves) is a ticket scalper, gambler and, now, Little League coach for a rag-tag team of kids in one of the toughest part of Chicago. He's no role model, but his buddy Jimmy won't help him pay off his gambling debts unless Conor coaches Jimmy's corporately sponsored team. Surprising even himself, Conor becomes attached to his players -- and to their attractive schoolteacher (Diane Lane) -- and drawn into their tough and sometimes tragic lives.More Hardball
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- 9Cuba Gooding, Terrence Howard, Nate ParkerDuring World War II, the Civil Aeronautics Authority selects 13 black cadets to become part of an experimental program at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. The program aims at training "colored personnel" to become fighter pilots for the Army. However, discrimination, lack of institutional support and the racist belief that these men lacked the intelligence and aptitude for the job dog their every step. Despite this, the Tuskegee Airmen, as they become known, more than prove their worth.More Red Tails
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- 10Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Michael B. JordanBest pals Jason (Zac Efron) and Daniel (Miles Teller) indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mikey (Michael B. Jordan) is over, they gladly welcome him back into their circle. The three young men make a pact to have fun and avoid commitment. However, when all three find themselves involved in serious relationships, they must keep their romances secret from one another.
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Pastor Brown
Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Nicole Ari Parker, Keith DavidJesse's exotic-dancing career ends after she returns home to her dying father and reluctantly agrees to his last wish: that she take over as head of Mount Olive Baptist Church. The decision pits her against the leadership of the church and her sister, but by accepting the position, she can finally reconnect with her family and her teenage son. - 12Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan MajorsStill dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life. When Damian, a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he's eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian -- a fighter who has nothing to lose.More Creed III
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- 13Nathan Fillion, Ron Perlman, Cary ElwesThe Flash causes a temporal ripple that creates a fractured reality where the Justice league has never formed, Superman does not exist and a war rages between Wonder Woman and Aquaman. Flash teams with Batman and Cyborg to restore the timeline.
- 14Michael B. Jordan, Chanté Adams, Jalon ChristianDeployed to Iraq, First Sgt. Charles Monroe King starts to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, Dana Canedy, a senior editor for The New York Times, revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to his beloved family.More A Journal for Jordan
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Blackout
Zoe Saldana, Michael B. Jordan, Jeffrey WrightBlackout is a 2007 American television film that takes place in New York City during the Northeast Blackout of 2003. Written and directed by Jerry LaMothe, it stars Jeffrey Wright, Zoe Saldana, Prodigy of Mobb Deep Michael B. Jordan, and LaTanya Richardson. The film premiered at the 2007 Zurich Film Festival. It debuted on BET on February 1, 2008. It was released to DVD on February 4, 2008. - 16Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate MaraFantastic Four offers a contemporary reimagining of Marvel's superhero team. When a teleportation experiment goes awry, four young scientists: Reed Richards (Miles Teller), Sue Storm (Kate Mara), Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan), and Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell), find themselves transformed, each gaining unique abilities. As they grapple with their new identities, they must also confront the malevolent Dr. Victor Von Doom (Toby Kebbell), whose ambitions threaten global destruction.
- 17Scott Caan, Robert Downey, Stacy EdwardsRich Bower (Power) is an up-and-coming star in the hip-hop world. Everyone wants to be around him, including Raven (Gaby Hoffman) and her fellow upper-class white high school friends. The growing appeal of black culture among white teens fascinates documentary filmmaker Sam Donager (Brooke Shields), who sets out to chronicle it with her husband, Terry (Robert Downey Jr.). But before Bower was a rapper, he was a gangster, and his criminal past comes back to haunt him and all those around him.
