220 Groundbreaking Films in Black Cinema

Shottas

2002 • 95 min • Budget $200K

Action, Adventure, Crime

This is a gritty urban drama following two friends from the dangerous streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Biggs and Wayne embrace a life of crime to survive. Starting as young boys, they become involved in criminal activity and eventually relocate to…

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Bad Boys

1995 • 119 min • Budget $19M • Box office $141M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Miami detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey get caught up in a complicated case involving stolen drugs and identity theft. While Burnett juggles his work with family, he partners with the easygoing Lowrey to recover the missing drugs within a…

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The Inkwell

1994 • 110 min

The Inkwell follows a 16-year-old boy as he navigates adolescence during the summer of 1976 on Martha's Vineyard.

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Hamilton

2025 • 160 min • Budget $12M • Box office $20M

History, Drama

This film adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, an American founding father. It presents a modern American perspective on the nation's origins.

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The Preacher's Wife

1996 • 123 min • Budget $40M • Box office $48M

Family, Fantasy, Drama

Reverend Henry Biggs, a compassionate man of faith, tries to balance his family life and his dedication to helping the poor in his community. The demands of these responsibilities strain his marriage and make him doubt himself. When things seem…

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Civil Brand

2003 • 95 min

In Whitehead Correctional, a predominantly African-American women's prison operating as a for-profit venture, inmates endure brutal, slave-like labor. Driven to desperation, they plot a takeover of the facility.

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Gridiron Gang

2006 • 125 min • Budget $30M • Box office $41M

Crime, Drama

At a juvenile detention center, a group of teenagers find a boost in confidence through playing football, guided by their counselor. This is based on a true story.

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The Cookout

2004 • 97 min • Budget $16M • Box office $12M

Comedy

Todd Anderson's life changes instantly when he signs a lucrative $30 million contract with the New Jersey Nets. Determined to stay grounded, he hosts a barbecue at his home, reminiscent of his family's gatherings. However, the mix of new and…

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Coach Carter

2005 • 136 min • Budget $30M • Box office $76M

Drama, History

This is a true story about Ken Carter, the head basketball coach at Richmond High School. In 1999, he made national news when he decided to bench his undefeated team. His reason: the players weren't meeting academic standards.

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Head of State

2003 • 95 min • Budget $35M • Box office $37M

Comedy, Drama

The Democratic presidential campaign is thrown into disarray when the candidate suddenly dies. Unexpectedly, the party chooses a local Washington, D.C. Alderman to take his place.

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Jason's Lyric

1994 • 119 min • Budget $7M • Box office $20M

Crime, Drama, Romance

This coming-of-age story follows a young man as he explores love, relationships, and growing up. He must overcome his fears to achieve the life he wants. The film examines how our relationships shape us, for better or worse. The protagonist's…

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Hoodlum

1997 • 130 min • Budget $30M • Box office $23M

Crime, Drama

In 1934 New York City, this drama follows the world of "the numbers," a popular illegal lottery in Harlem. When Madam Queen, the woman who runs it, is arrested, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, a driven gangster, takes over. Bumpy struggles to…

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I Got the Hook-Up

1998 • 93 min

Two down-on-their-luck friends strike gold when they discover a truck full of cell phones and start selling them from their van. Their luck turns sour when the phones start malfunctioning. Suddenly, they're facing angry customers and the attention of the…

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Hot Boyz

2000 • 98 min

Driven to crime by injustice, Kool is a talented but struggling artist, skilled in karate, and deeply in love with LaShawna, a bright student with plans for college. One night, she witnesses a stabbing and tragically discovers the victim is…

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Original Gangstas

1996 • 99 min • Budget $4M • Box office $3M

Action, Drama, Crime

In Gary, Indiana, the Rebels, a violent street gang, rule their territory with impunity. When storekeeper Marvin Bookman, the father of John Bookman – a former NFL star and the Rebels' leader – provides the police with vital information about…

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The Original Kings of Comedy

2000 • 115 min • Budget $13M • Box office $38M

Comedy, Documentary

This riotous comedy brings together comedians Steve Harvey (of "The Steve Harvey Show"), D.L. Hughley ("The Hughleys"), Cedric the Entertainer ("The Steve Harvey Show"), and Bernie Mac ("Life") in a hilarious summit, directed by Spike Lee.

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Out of Time

2003 • 105 min • Budget $50M • Box office $55M

Thriller, Crime, Drama

In the quiet Florida Keys town of Banyan Key, Police Chief Matt Lee faces a daunting challenge: solving a brutal double murder while fighting to clear his own name. As the investigation unfolds, Matt must navigate suspicion from within his…

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Notorious

2009 • 122 min • Box office $43M

Music, Drama, History

"Notorious" tells the story of Christopher Wallace. With remarkable talent and unwavering determination, Wallace evolves from a Brooklyn street hustler – who once sold crack to pregnant women – into one of the greatest rappers ever: The Notorious B.I.G. The…

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Brown Sugar

2002 • 109 min • Budget $8M • Box office $27M

Romance, Comedy

Sidney and Dre's enduring friendship and the start of their professional lives go back to one defining moment in childhood: watching hip-hop emerge on a New York street corner. Fifteen years later, Sidney is a respected music critic for a…

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Think Like a Man

2012 • 122 min • Budget $12M • Box office $96M

Comedy, Romance

Four couples navigate shifting dynamics when the women begin applying advice from Steve Harvey's "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man" to gain more control in their relationships. The men, discovering their partners' newfound strategies, devise a counter-plan to…

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Girls Trip

2017 • 122 min • Budget $19M • Box office $140M

Comedy, Romance, Adventure

Four friends travel to New Orleans for their yearly festival and reconnect with each other, embracing spontaneity and deepening their friendship.

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Trois

2000 • 93 min

Jermaine, a young lawyer in Atlanta, hopes to revitalize his marriage to Jasmine, who is recovering from an abusive past. He hires Jade, a bisexual stripper and sex worker battling her ex-husband for custody of their four-year-old son, for a…

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Trading Places

1983 • 116 min • Budget $15M • Box office $90M

Comedy

During Prohibition, Atlantic City becomes a haven for lawlessness where politics and organized crime are deeply intertwined. Nucky Thompson, a powerful figure serving as treasurer of the New Jersey town, expertly controls both the legitimate and illegal sides of its…

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Belly

1998 • 96 min • Budget $3M • Box office $9M

Crime, Drama

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are a formidable duo, known as best friends, criminals, and powerful figures in their community. Respected and feared, they've maintained control of their territory despite police pressure. Now, facing potential arrest and competition from ambitious newcomers,…

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Bowfinger

1999 • 97 min • Budget $55M • Box office $98M

Comedy

Bobby Bowfinger is a dreamer struggling with money as he desperately wants to make his perfect movie. Refusing to give up, he comes up with a wild plan for his masterpiece. He gathers a group of unusual people – an…

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Antebellum

2020 • 105 min • Budget $15M • Box office $7M

Horror

Bestselling author Veronica suddenly finds herself in a terrifying situation and must solve a perplexing mystery before it’s too late.

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Beverly Hills Cop

1984 • 105 min • Budget $14M • Box office $316M

Comedy, Crime, Action

Detroit police officer Axel Foley is known for bending the rules. However, when his close friend is killed, he travels to Beverly Hills to investigate, using his unique methods to solve the crime.

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Strictly Business

1991 • 84 min • Box office $7M

Comedy, Romance

Waymon has a promising career in real estate, but his personal life is lacking. His relationship isn't fulfilling, and he desires more. He meets Natalie, a captivating woman who sparks his interest with her vibrant personality. Realizing he needs help…

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Beverly Hills Cop II

1987 • 103 min • Budget $28M • Box office $299M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Detective Axel Foley returns to California to investigate the shooting of Police Captain Andrew Bogomil. Joined by Sgt. Taggart and Det. Rosewood, Foley investigates a series of robberies called "alphabet heists," uncovering a larger criminal network led by a notorious…

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All Eyez on Me

2017 • 139 min • Budget $40M • Box office $55M

History, Drama, Music

*All Eyez on Me* tells the story of Tupac Shakur, from his ascent to fame as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet, and activist. The film covers his time in prison and his influential, often controversial period with Death Row Records.…

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Eve's Bayou

1997 • 109 min • Budget $6M • Box office $14M

Drama

In 1962 Louisiana, the Batiste family in the small town of Eve's Bayou faces hidden truths and unexpected difficulties as summer progresses. Long-held secrets emerge, challenging their family's unity. The Batistes grapple with betrayal and sorrow while trying to hold…

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I Think I Love My Wife

2007 • 94 min • Budget $11M • Box office $13M

Comedy, Romance

Richard Cooper is a married father of two who feels deeply unfulfilled in his marriage. Dissatisfied with his sex life, he begins openly admiring women he sees on the street, even delaying lunch to do so. When a former flame,…

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Four Brothers

2005 • 109 min • Budget $45M • Box office $92M

Action, Crime

Four brothers, who were adopted and raised apart, go back to their Detroit hometown after their mother is killed. They decide to seek revenge on those responsible.

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Dreamgirls

2006 • 130 min • Budget $70M • Box office $154M

Drama, Music

In the early 1960s, three female soul singers achieve mainstream success, navigating personal challenges as they rise to pop stardom.

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Get Out

2017 • 104 min • Budget $4M • Box office $255M

Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Chris and his girlfriend Rose travel upstate for a weekend visit with her parents. Initially, Chris interprets the family’s excessive politeness as a reaction to their daughter's interracial relationship. However, as the weekend unfolds, a series of unsettling revelations lead…

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Poetic Justice

1993 • 109 min • Budget $14M • Box office $27M

Drama, Romance

"Justice" is a moving story about a young hairdresser dealing with grief and heartbreak as she deals with love and friendship. Following the murder of her boyfriend, Justice finds comfort in writing poetry to process her pain. When a car…

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American Fiction

2023 • 117 min • Budget $16M • Box office $22M

Comedy, Drama

Disillusioned with the industry's exploitation of Black stories, a novelist adopts a pseudonym to write a book. The resulting success plunges him into a world of hypocrisy, forcing him to confront the very darkness he professes to reject.

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State Property: Blood on the Streets

2005 • 94 min

In Philadelphia, three rival gangsters fight for dominance over the city's underworld.

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Trippin'

1999 • 94 min

Greg, a high school senior, dreams of going to prom and winning over Cinny, the intelligent and beautiful girl he admires. He spends his days lost in thought, imagining a bright future as a poet, a scholar, and a romantic.…

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The Bodyguard

1992 • 129 min • Budget $25M • Box office $411M

Action, Drama, Romance

A retired Secret Service agent is pulled back into protective detail to guard a famous pop star from a dangerous fan. The agent's strict methods clash with the singer's carefree lifestyle. As they face threats together, their relationship unexpectedly evolves,…

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Lady Sings the Blues

1972 • 144 min • Budget $2M • Box office $19M

Drama, Music

This film explores the complicated life of blues icon Billie Holiday, following her journey from a difficult childhood to her rise to fame and subsequent struggles. The story reveals the experiences that shaped her career, including early tours, relationships –…

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Django Unchained

2012 • 165 min • Budget $100M • Box office $425M

Drama, Western

A freed slave teams up with a German bounty hunter to rescue his wife from a cruel plantation owner in Mississippi.

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Freedom Writers

2007 • 123 min • Budget $21M • Box office $43M

Crime, Drama

A young teacher connects with her students, many facing difficult circumstances, encouraging them to embrace understanding, work hard, and aim for further schooling.

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The Nutty Professor

1996 • 95 min • Budget $54M • Box office $128M

Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Dr. Sherman Klump, a talented but overweight genetic scientist, is also having trouble with romance. When the beautiful Carla Purty joins his university's faculty, he decides to change his life by inventing a serum that makes him thinner and more…

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Why Do Fools Fall In Love

1998 • 116 min • Box office $12M

Drama, Romance

In the mid-1980s, three women from Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Georgia – each with their own lawyer – travel to New York to meet with entertainment manager Morris Levy. They are all fighting for royalties from the estate of their…

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Acrimony

2018 • 120 min • Budget $20M • Box office $34M

Drama, Thriller

Melinda, a devoted wife, grows increasingly weary of her husband Robert’s deceitful behavior. When she discovers he has betrayed her, Melinda’s simmering anger erupts, and she becomes consumed by it, unable to move on.

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Antwone Fisher

2002 • 120 min • Budget $12M • Box office $23M

Drama, History, Romance

A volatile sailor is sent to a naval psychiatrist seeking treatment. Initially resistant, the young man eventually opens up about a traumatic childhood. With the help of his doctor, he confronts his painful history and embarks on a journey to…

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Miracle at St. Anna

2008 • 160 min • Budget $45M • Box office $9M

Drama, War

Miracle at St. Anna tells the story of four American soldiers from the all-black 92nd "Buffalo Soldier" Division who are stationed in Tuscany, Italy, during World War II.

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Waiting to Exhale

1995 • 127 min • Budget $16M • Box office $81M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

This film follows four women – Vannah, Bernie, Glo, and Robin – as they navigate the challenges of love and friendship after experiencing heartbreak and disappointment. United by past betrayals, they create a support system, sharing their experiences to learn…

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All About the Benjamins

2002 • 95 min • Budget $14M • Box office $25M

Action, Adventure, Comedy

Bounty hunter Bucum Jackson reluctantly teams up with Reggie Wright, the con artist he's tracking, to find a missing cache of diamonds and a winning lottery ticket. They enter a fast-paced partnership, both hoping the search will ultimately benefit them.

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No Good Deed

2014 • 84 min • Budget $13M • Box office $53M

Crime, Thriller

Terri enjoys a perfect suburban life in Atlanta as a wife and mother of two. Her world is upended when Colin, a charismatic but dangerous escaped convict, asks for help with car trouble at her home. Terri offers her phone,…

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BlacKkKlansman

2018 • 136 min • Budget $15M • Box office $93M

Crime, Comedy, Drama

Colorado Springs, late 1970s. African American police officer Ron Stallworth and his Jewish colleague Flip Zimmerman undertake an undercover mission to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.

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ATL

2006 • 107 min • Budget $20M • Box office $21M

Drama, Comedy, Mystery

Four friends navigate the transition to adulthood, each facing unique obstacles that lead to pivotal moments. Their stories intertwine and find resolution at their neighborhood rollerskating rink, Cascade.

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Boyz n the Hood

1991 • 112 min • Budget $6M • Box office $57M

Crime, Drama

Against the backdrop of Los Angeles, this drama follows Furious, a father trying to teach his teenage son Tre right from wrong. Furious wants a better future for Tre, but Tre and his friends are drawn into a dangerous street…

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Johnson Family Vacation

2004 • 97 min • Budget $12M • Box office $31M

Comedy, Family

Nate Johnson, separated from his wife and three children, plans a road trip to Missouri to mend their relationships by bringing them to a large family reunion.

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Black and Blue

2019 • 109 min • Budget $12M • Box office $22M

Action, Crime, Drama

A new police officer accidentally records the murder of a young drug dealer on her body camera. Discovering that corrupt officers committed the crime, she partners with the only person in her community willing to help her. Together, they must…

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Ray

2004 • 152 min • Budget $40M • Box office $124M

Drama, Music

Ray Charles was born on a Florida sharecropping farm and lost his sight at age seven. Encouraged by his strong-willed mother to be self-reliant, he discovered his talent playing the piano. Performing throughout the South, the soulful singer built a…

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Above the Rim

1994 • 96 min

A talented high school basketball player navigates complex relationships with two brothers: one involved in drug dealing, and the other a former basketball star struggling with life as a security guard.

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Blood and Bone

2009 • 93 min • Budget $3M • Box office $3K

Action, Crime, Thriller

In Los Angeles, a former convict rises through the ranks of the city's underground fighting scene. He's driven by a commitment to honor a promise he made to a deceased friend.

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Losing Isaiah

1995 • 106 min • Budget $17M • Box office $7M

Drama

Khaila Richards embarks on a difficult journey to reunite with her child, whom she unintentionally lost years ago. Battling crack addiction and the challenges of single motherhood, Khaila is devastated to learn her baby was adopted by Margaret and Charles…

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South Central

1992 • 99 min • Budget $4M

Crime, Drama

Set in South Central Los Angeles, this drama follows Bobby Johnson as he navigates a path to redemption after a ten-year prison sentence for killing a rival gang leader. Inside, Bobby finds support and guidance from fellow inmate Ali, who…

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Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible

2021 • 120 min

This film chronicles the extraordinary career of Kevin Garnett, highlighting the key moments that shaped his legendary journey.

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Peeples

2013 • 95 min • Budget $15M • Box office $9M

Comedy

Wade Walker plans to propose to his girlfriend at her family's reunion, but his plans are disrupted when he clashes with her father.

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Queen & Slim

2019 • 131 min • Budget $20M • Box office $47M

Crime, Drama, Romance

During a routine first date in Ohio, a Black man and a Black woman are stopped by the police for a minor traffic violation. The encounter quickly turns dangerous, leading to a devastating and unexpected outcome.

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Daddy's Little Girls

2007 • 100 min • Budget $10M • Box office $31M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Monty, a mechanic raising three young daughters, faces hardship when a court decision awards custody of his daughters to his ex-wife. Determined to regain his family, Monty seeks help from Julia, a sophisticated lawyer. Despite their differences, Monty and Julia…

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The Distinguished Gentleman

1992 • 112 min • Budget $50M • Box office $46M

Comedy

A charming Florida con artist unexpectedly gets his big break when the incumbent congressman, who shares his name, dies. He exploits this coincidence to win the election and enters the world of Congress, eager for the benefits of political life.…

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Sprung

1997 • 105 min

At a party, two pairs of close friends – Montel & Clyde and Brandy & Adina – cross paths. Clyde deceives Adina into believing he is wealthy and they end up intimate that night. Discovering the deception, Adina becomes determined…

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About Last Night

2014 • 100 min • Budget $12M • Box office $49M

Comedy, Romance

Bernie and Joan are passionate and playful, enjoying everything from casual encounters to intense relationships. When Bernie sets up his friend Danny with his roommate Debbie, a connection sparks. They navigate the complexities of their developing relationship, from social situations…

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Dead Presidents

1995 • 119 min • Budget $10M • Box office $24M

Action, Crime, Drama

This drama tells the story of a Vietnam veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life. Back home, he becomes involved with organized crime and teams up with fellow veterans to plan a major robbery. Their target is an armored car…

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Dangerous Minds

1995 • 99 min • Budget $23M • Box office $179M

Drama

This inspiring drama tells the story of Louanne Johnson, a former Marine who takes on an unusual teaching assignment at a struggling inner-city high school. The program focuses on promising students facing obstacles in their lives. After a difficult first…

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Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

2008 • 114 min • Budget $35M • Box office $43M

Comedy, Drama, Family

A famous television personality goes back to his Southern hometown, only to find his family makes it clear that a visit isn't going to be easy.

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Jackie Brown

1997 • 154 min

Jackie Brown, a flight attendant, becomes involved in smuggling money for her gunrunner boss. When the police try to use her to find him, she devises a plan – with the assistance of a bail bondsman – to steal the…

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Drumline

2002 • 118 min • Budget $20M • Box office $57M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

A gifted street drummer from Harlem attends a university in the South, aiming to lead the school's marching band to win. He struggles to adjust to his new environment, eventually learning that success requires more than just talent.

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Friday After Next

2002 • 85 min • Budget $20M • Box office $33M

Comedy, Drama

Craig and his cousin Day-Day have moved into their first home and are working security at a mall at night. On Christmas Eve, their house is broken into, and they decide to find the person responsible.

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Love Jones

1997 • 108 min • Budget $10M • Box office $12M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set in Chicago, this drama follows Darius Lovehall, a gifted young poet, as he deals with love, life, and relationships. His life becomes complicated when he connects with Nina Moseley, a photographer who shares his creative spirit. Their conversations with…

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Set It Off

1996 • 123 min • Budget $9M • Box office $41M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

In 1981, ITC Entertainment produced the television film *Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars*, assembled from footage of the 1967 series *Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons*. The film combines four original episodes: "Shadow of Fear", "Lunarville 7", "Crater 101", and…

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Waist Deep

2006 • 97 min • Box office $21M

Action, Adventure, Drama

A former prisoner is drawn into the world of organized crime when his vehicle is stolen with his son aboard.

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How to Be a Player

1997 • 93 min • Box office $13M

Comedy, Romance

Dray lives for casual encounters, seemingly unaware of how his actions affect others. His girlfriend Lisa grows increasingly suspicious of his frequent disappearances. Dray's sister Jenny and her friend Katrina plan a surprise: a lavish beach party in Malibu where…

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How High

2001 • 93 min • Budget $12M • Box office $31M

Comedy

Jamal and Silas, two average guys who smoke a special substance, ace their college entrance exams and get accepted to Harvard. They adjust to the unfamiliar world of the Ivy League – until their supply of the substance they smoke…

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3 Strikes

2000 • 82 min • Budget $6M • Box office $9M

Action, Comedy, Romance

Newly released from prison, Brian Hooks finds himself in a state implementing harsh "three strikes" laws. With two prior convictions, he's determined to turn his life around. However, a chance ride with a friend turns into a nightmare when his…

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Money Talks

1997 • 97 min • Budget $25M • Box office $48M

Action, Comedy, Crime

A resourceful con artist suddenly finds himself pursued by both the police and dangerous criminals. To survive, he makes a risky agreement with a cynical TV reporter for protection, hoping they can both stay ahead of their enemies. As danger…

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New Jack City

1991 • 97 min • Budget $8M • Box office $47M

Thriller, Crime, Drama

This drama explores the lives of two men connected by their work but with very different perspectives: Nino, a powerful figure in the Cash Money Brothers, and Scotty, an undercover police officer trying to dismantle the gang's criminal operation. Nino…

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Lockdown

2000 • 105 min

Drama, Thriller

Avery (Jones) returns to college to resume competitive swimming after rebuilding his life. However, his renewed stability is shattered when he and his two friends (Bonds, Casseus) are falsely accused of murder and are incarcerated.

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Hotel Rwanda

2004 • 122 min • Budget $17M • Box office $38M

Drama, History, War

Based on true events, the film is set in Rwanda during the 1990s, a time when over a million Tutsis were murdered in a genocide largely ignored internationally. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina uses his hotel to shelter over a thousand…

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Just Wright

2010 • 101 min • Box office $21M

Romance, Comedy

Physical therapist Leslie Wright gets the opportunity of a lifetime: working with basketball star Scott McKnight as he recovers from a serious injury. As Scott progresses, Leslie finds herself developing feelings for him. But their growing bond is complicated when…

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Roll Bounce

2005 • 112 min • Budget $10

Comedy, Drama, Family

Summer 1978. A group of teenage friends navigate typical adolescent hurdles when their local roller-skating rink shuts down, requiring them to find a new place to hang out.

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Showtime

2002 • 95 min • Budget $85M • Box office $77M

Action, Comedy

This is a comedic take on the buddy cop genre. Two completely opposite police officers are unexpectedly partnered for a groundbreaking new reality television show about police work.

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House Party

1990 • 105 min • Budget $2M • Box office $26M

Comedy

Kid, a young boy seeking freedom and acceptance, defies his father's grounding and attends Play's party. Unaware, he walks into a trap set by three classmates who plan to punish him for perceived disrespect. The film explores themes of growing…

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The Great Debaters

2007 • 126 min • Budget $15M • Box office $30M

Drama

This is the true story of a gifted, politically outspoken debate coach who empowers a team of underestimated African-American college students. Under his guidance, they rise to become a formidable force, challenging the intellectual dominance of their Harvard counterparts.

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King's Ransom

2005 • 95 min • Budget $15M • Box office $4M

Comedy, Crime

To stop his wife from marrying him for his money, a despicable businessman fakes his own kidnapping. He soon discovers, however, that he's not the only one who wants to profit from his fortune.

4.8

4.4

13+

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Straight Outta Compton

2015 • 147 min • Budget $28M • Box office $201M

Drama, Music, History

In 1987, five young men channeled their frustration and anger about life in a dangerous part of America into powerful music. *Straight Outta Compton* tells the true story of these cultural rebels who, armed with lyrics, confidence, and talent, challenged…

7.8

17+

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+10

Undisputed

2002 • 96 min • Budget $20M • Box office $14M

Action, Drama, Crime

Monroe Hutchens is the reigning heavyweight champion of Sweetwater, a maximum-security prison. He’s serving a life sentence for a crime of passion. Iceman Chambers was once the champion, but lost his title and received a ten-year sentence after being convicted…

6.5

6.1

17+

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Next Friday

2000 • 98 min • Budget $11M • Box office $59M

Comedy

To escape a vengeful ex-con from South Central Los Angeles, a streetwise man relocates to the suburbs with his lottery-winning uncle and cousin. However, their troubles aren't left behind, and the peaceful suburbs are soon disrupted.

6.5

6.2

17+

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Blade II

2002 • 117 min • Budget $54M • Box office $155M

Fantasy, Horror, Action

Blade reluctantly joins forces with the vampire council to fight the Reapers, creatures that prey on vampires.

6.6

6.7

17+

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Hustle & Flow

2005 • 116 min • Budget $8M • Box office $23M

Crime, Drama, Music

Seeking a change, a Memphis pimp going through a mid-life crisis teams up with his friends to pursue a career as a hip-hop artist.

7.2

7.3

17+

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A Low Down Dirty Shame

1994 • 100 min • Budget $10M • Box office $29M

Comedy, Crime, Action

A determined Black detective undertakes a dangerous quest to find a lost fortune made from drug money. He faces many risks while reconnecting with Angela, a compelling ex-girlfriend, and dealing with his often-annoying partner, Peaches. The search brings up old…

5.6

5.9

17+

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Fences

2016 • 139 min • Budget $24M • Box office $64M

Drama

Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, the film follows a Black father grappling with the challenges of poverty and racism while striving to provide for his family. He also battles personal struggles as he navigates life.

6.9

7.2

13+

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+10

Class Act

1992 • 98 min

Comedy, Drama

This comedy-drama follows Duncan and Blade, two very different students whose lives are upended by a school record mix-up. The academically gifted Duncan is mistakenly identified as a delinquent and unexpectedly gains notoriety. He initially enjoys the attention, but it…

6.1

13+

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'Til Death Do Us Part

2017 • 99 min

Thriller

Michael and Madison Roland had a future planned, but Michael’s controlling behavior transforms their seemingly perfect marriage into an abusive situation. To escape, Madison fakes her death with the help of her best friend and tries to begin a new…

6.0

4.7

13+

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+16

100

Blue Streak

1999 • 93 min • Budget $65M • Box office $117M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Miles Logan, a skilled jewel thief, pulls off his most ambitious heist yet – stealing a massive diamond. After a two-year prison sentence, he learns he accidentally hid the gem inside a police building being built at the time of…

6.5

6.4

13+

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