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    Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story 2023 POSTER

    Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story

    2023

    English

    7.5

    5

    82%

    81%

    Action

    Biography

    Documentary

    Gelila Bekele Gelila Bekele Director Halle Berry Halle Berry as Self Will Smith Will Smith as Self Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Self Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Self
    Tyler Perry is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. This documentary, a nod to his mother’s love, is an intimate portrait of visionary Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn’t always include him.
    Antwone Fisher 2002 POSTER

    Antwone Fisher

    2002

    English

    7.3

    35

    77%

    86%

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    child abuse

    Drama

    hope

    psychiatrist

    u.s. navy

    Denzel Washington Denzel Washington Director Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Dr. Jerome Davenport Charles Robinson Charles Robinson as Howard Lissy Gulick Lissy Gulick as Mona Sung Kang Sung Kang as Receptionist
    A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.
    Giving Voice 2020 POSTER

    Giving Voice

    2020

    English

    7.0

    2

    100%

    68%

    Action

    Documentary

    James D. Stern James D. Stern Director Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Self Laurence Fishburne Laurence Fishburne as Self John Lithgow John Lithgow as Self Glenn Close Glenn Close as Self
    Every year, thousands of high schoolers enter the August Wilson monologue competition for a chance to perform on Broadway. This film follows these students, examining how Wilson and his characters speak to a new generation, inspiring them to listen to his words and find their own voice.
    John Q 2002 POSTER

    John Q

    2002

    English

    7.1

    115

    26%

    78%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    heart attack

    heart disease

    hostage-taking

    kidnapping

    parent child relationship

    Thriller

    Nick Cassavetes Nick Cassavetes Director Simon Sinn Simon Sinn as Fong Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as John Quincy Archibald Robert Duvall Robert Duvall as Lt. Frank Grimes Obba Babatundé Obba Babatundé as Sgt. Moody
    John Quincy Archibald is a father and husband whose son is diagnosed with an enlarged heart and then finds out he cannot receive a transplant because HMO insurance will not cover it. Therefore, he decides to take a hospital full of patients hostage until the hospital puts his son's name on the donor's list.
    Mo' Better Blues 1990 POSTER

    Mo' Better Blues

    1990

    English

    6.7

    13

    71%

    75%

    Action

    admiring

    Drama

    melancholy

    Music

    musical

    Romance

    Spike Lee Spike Lee Director Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Bleek Gilliam Giancarlo Esposito Giancarlo Esposito as Left Hand Lacey Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Madlock Wesley Snipes Wesley Snipes as Shadow Henderson
    Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.
    He Got Game 1998 POSTER

    He Got Game

    1998

    English

    6.9

    56

    82%

    83%

    Action

    begnadigung

    Drama

    forgiveness

    homicide

    parent child relationship

    prison

    release from prison

    Sport

    Spike Lee Spike Lee Director Milla Jovovich Milla Jovovich as Dakota Burns Charles Barkley Charles Barkley as Himself Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Jake Shuttlesworth Kim Director Kim Director as Lynn
    A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter prison sentence.
    Flight 2012 POSTER

    Flight

    2012

    English

    7.3

    188

    77%

    75%

    Action

    airplane

    confession

    Drama

    emergency landing

    flight

    investigation

    pilot

    Romance

    Thriller

    Robert Zemeckis Robert Zemeckis Director Peter Gerety Peter Gerety as Avington Carr Kelly Reilly Kelly Reilly as Nicole Timothy Scott Timothy Scott as Prisoner Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Whip Whitaker
    Commercial airline pilot Whip Whitaker has a problem with drugs and alcohol, though so far he's managed to complete his flights safely. His luck runs out when a disastrous mechanical malfunction sends his plane hurtling toward the ground. Whip pulls off a miraculous crash-landing that results in only six lives lost. Shaken to the core, Whip vows to get sober -- but when the crash investigation exposes his addiction, he finds himself in an even worse situation.
    American Gangster 2007 POSTER

    American Gangster

    2007

    English

    7.8

    234

    81%

    90%

    Action

    Biography

    black people

    Crime

    Drama

    drug smuggling

    History

    new york city

    society

    Thriller

    underdog

    vietnam

    Ridley Scott Ridley Scott Director Josh Brolin Josh Brolin as Detective Trupo Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas Carla Gugino Carla Gugino as Laurie Roberts Idris Elba Idris Elba as Tango
    Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
    The Equalizer 2 2018 POSTER

    The Equalizer 2

    2018

    English

    6.7

    559

    52%

    62%

    Action

    central intelligence agency (cia)

    cia

    Crime

    drug dealer

    kidnapping

    martial arts

    Mystery

    rape

    Thriller

    Antoine Fuqua Antoine Fuqua Director Bill Pullman Bill Pullman as Brian Plummer Pedro Pascal Pedro Pascal as Dave York Jay Hieron Jay Hieron as Harried Man Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Robert McCall
    Robert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when his former partner is murdered.
    The Book of Eli 2010 POSTER

    The Book of Eli

    2010

    English

    6.8

    259

    46%

    65%

    Action

    Adventure

    bible

    chaos

    Drama

    dystopia

    faith

    post-apocalyptic future

    survival

    Thriller

    Allen Hughes Allen Hughes Director Gary Oldman Gary Oldman as Carnegie Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Eli Joe Pingue Joe Pingue as Hoyt Mila Kunis Mila Kunis as Solara
    A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
    Fences 2016 POSTER

    Fences

    2016

    English

    7.2

    257

    92%

    75%

    Action

    baseball

    based on play or musical

    Drama

    family relationships

    father

    garbageman

    war veteran

    Denzel Washington Denzel Washington Director Jovan Adepo Jovan Adepo as Cory Stephen Henderson Stephen Henderson as Jim Bono Russell Hornsby Russell Hornsby as Lyons Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Troy Maxson
    In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.
    Training Day 2001 POSTER

    Training Day

    2001

    English

    7.8

    267

    74%

    89%

    Action

    Adventure

    bratva (russian mafia)

    california

    Crime

    Drama

    drug dealer

    poker

    police brutality

    Thriller

    war on drugs

    Antoine Fuqua Antoine Fuqua Director Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Det. Alonzo Harris Ethan Hawke Ethan Hawke as Jake Hoyt Raymond J. Barry Raymond J. Barry as Lou Jacobs Eva Mendes Eva Mendes as Sara
    On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.
    Remember the Titans 2000 POSTER

    Remember the Titans

    2000

    English

    7.8

    116

    72%

    93%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Biography

    Comedy

    Drama

    friendship

    high school

    ku klux klan

    politics

    Sport

    sports

    Boaz Yakin Boaz Yakin Director Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling as Alan Bosley Nicole Ari Parker Nicole Ari Parker as Carol Boone Will Patton Will Patton as Coach Bill Yoast Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Coach Herman Boone
    After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.
    Philadelphia 1993 POSTER

    Philadelphia

    1993

    English

    7.7

    128

    83%

    89%

    Action

    aids

    court

    Drama

    homophobia

    jurors

    pennsylvania, usa

    philadelphia, pennsylvania

    Romance

    Jonathan Demme Jonathan Demme Director Tom Hanks Tom Hanks as Andrew Beckett Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Joe Miller Roberta Maxwell Roberta Maxwell as Judge Tate Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Miguel Alvarez
    Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.
    The Mighty Quinn 1989 POSTER

    The Mighty Quinn

    1989

    English

    6.0

    12

    89%

    48%

    Action

    childhood friends

    Crime

    decapitated head

    Drama

    island life

    murder case

    Mystery

    snake bite

    Thriller

    whodunit

    Carl Schenkel Carl Schenkel Director Mimi Rogers Mimi Rogers as Hadley Elgin Robert Townsend Robert Townsend as Maubee James Fox James Fox as Thomas Elgin Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Xavier Quinn
    Police chief Xavier Quinn investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the wealthiest residents on a Caribbean island. He was found decapitated in his Jacuzzi. Although the local political establishment, especially crooked Governor Chalk, insists that small-time thief Maubee is responsible, Xavier has his doubts. This view is complicated by the police chief's personal history with Maubee: The men have been friends since childhood.
    The Manchurian Candidate 2004 POSTER

    The Manchurian Candidate

    2004

    English

    6.6

    69

    79%

    63%

    Action

    canoe

    conspiracy

    Drama

    gulf war

    Horror

    kuwait

    Mystery

    Sci-Fi

    senator

    Thriller

    war hero

    Jonathan Demme Jonathan Demme Director Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Ben Marco Vera Farmiga Vera Farmiga as Jocelyne Jordan Obba Babatundé Obba Babatundé as Senator Wells Jose Pablo Cantillo Jose Pablo Cantillo as Villalobos
    Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.
    The Hurricane 1999 POSTER

    The Hurricane

    1999

    English

    7.6

    102

    82%

    87%

    1970s

    Action

    affectation

    Biography

    boxer

    Drama

    melancholy

    new jersey

    prison

    Sport

    Norman Jewison Norman Jewison Director Bob Dylan Bob Dylan as Himself Clancy Brown Clancy Brown as Lt. Jimmy Williams John Christopher Jones John Christopher Jones as Reporter at Bar Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Rubin Carter
    The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
    Virtuosity 1995 POSTER

    Virtuosity

    1995

    English

    5.5

    60

    31%

    32%

    Action

    android

    artificial intelligence

    artificial intelligence (a.i.)

    computer program

    Crime

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    video game

    virtual reality

    Brett Leonard Brett Leonard Director Kaley Cuoco Kaley Cuoco as Karin Carter Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Lt. Parker Barnes Rolando Molina Rolando Molina as Salesman in Videostore Frank Welker Frank Welker as Special Vocal Effects
    The Law Enforcement Technology Advancement Centre (LETAC) has developed SID version 6.7: a Sadistic, Intelligent, and Dangerous virtual reality entity which is synthesized from the personalities of more than 150 serial killers, and only one man can stop him.
    Luther: Never Too Much 2024 POSTER

    Luther: Never Too Much

    2024

    English

    8.1

    2

    98%

    98%

    Biography

    Documentary

    Music

    music documentary

    Dawn Porter Dawn Porter Director Garry Shandling Garry Shandling as Self Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Self Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy as Self Patti LaBelle Patti LaBelle as Self
    Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled to break out beyond the R&B charts. Intensely driven, he overcame personal and professional challenges to secure his place amongst the greatest vocalists in history.
    The Equalizer 3 2023 POSTER

    The Equalizer 3

    2023

    English

    6.8

    314

    76%

    94%

    Action

    Crime

    dramatic

    horrified

    italian mafia

    italy

    suspenseful

    Thriller

    vigilante justice

    Antoine Fuqua Antoine Fuqua Director Sonia Ammar Sonia Ammar as Chiara Dakota Fanning Dakota Fanning as Emma Collins Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Robert McCall Giuseppe Russo Giuseppe Russo as Soccer Commentator
    Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia.
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