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    Soul Plane 2004 POSTER

    Soul Plane

    2004

    English

    4.6

    14

    16%

    51%

    Action

    african american comedy

    airplane

    black people

    chaos

    Comedy

    hip-hop

    stewardess

    Jessy Terrero Jessy Terrero Director Missi Pyle Missi Pyle as Barbara Lil Jon Lil Jon as Himself D.L. Hughley D.L. Hughley as Johnny Kevin Hart Kevin Hart as Nashawn
    Following a ridiculously awful flight that leads to his pet's death, Nashawn Wade files a lawsuit against the airline, and wins a multimillion-dollar settlement. Determined to create a better flying experience, Nashawn starts his own airline, one that caters to an African-American clientele. Going into business with a tricked-out plane piloted by the smooth Capt. Mack, the airline hits a snag when it has to deal with the family of Elvis Hunkee.
    Undercover Brother 2002 POSTER

    Undercover Brother

    2002

    English

    5.9

    41

    78%

    64%

    Action

    african american comedy

    blaxploitation

    Comedy

    double life

    policy and organisations

    undercover

    usa president

    Malcolm D. Lee Malcolm D. Lee Director Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson as Himself - Shouting 'I Am Somebody' Robert Townsend Robert Townsend as Mr. UB Denise Richards Denise Richards as White She Devil Tig Fong Tig Fong as White She-Devil's Enforcer
    An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.
    Meet the Blacks 2016 POSTER

    Meet the Blacks

    2016

    English

    4.8

    59

    17%

    72%

    Action

    african american comedy

    Comedy

    family

    home invasion

    Horror

    horror spoof

    parody

    spoof

    Deon Taylor Deon Taylor Director Perez Hilton Perez Hilton as Denis Strahan Andrew Bachelor Andrew Bachelor as Freezee Zulay Henao Zulay Henao as Lorena Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg as Todd
    As Carl Black gets the opportunity to move his family out of Chicago in hope of a better life, their arrival in Beverly Hills is timed with that city's annual purge, where all crime is legal for twelve hours.
    Are We Done Yet? 2007 POSTER

    Are We Done Yet?

    2007

    English

    4.3

    39

    7%

    30%

    Action

    african american comedy

    Comedy

    Drama

    Family

    Fantasy

    house

    moving in

    newlywed

    renovation

    stepparent stepchild relationship

    Steve Carr Steve Carr Director Magic Johnson Magic Johnson as Himself Hayes MacArthur Hayes MacArthur as Jimmy the Bartender Ice Cube Ice Cube as Nick Persons Nia Long Nia Long as Suzanne Persons
    Newlyweds Nick and Suzanne decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But their idea of a dream home is disturbed by a contractor with a bizarre approach to business.
    Beauty Shop 2005 POSTER

    Beauty Shop

    2005

    English

    5.6

    32

    38%

    62%

    Action

    african american comedy

    atlanta

    beauty salon

    black women

    Comedy

    hairdresser

    interracial relationship

    Bille Woodruff Bille Woodruff Director Kevin Bacon Kevin Bacon as Jorge Joyful Drake Joyful Drake as Mercedes Nancy Lenehan Nancy Lenehan as Mrs. Struggs Andie MacDowell Andie MacDowell as Terri
    Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter 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, Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.
    Who's Your Caddy? 2007 POSTER

    Who's Your Caddy?

    2007

    English

    2.3

    3

    6%

    59%

    Action

    african american comedy

    caddy

    Comedy

    golf

    racism

    rapper

    Sport

    sports

    Don Michael Paul Don Michael Paul Director Robert Curtis Brown Robert Curtis Brown as Frosty Jim Piddock Jim Piddock as Harrington Michael Cavanaugh Michael Cavanaugh as John Marshall Jeffrey Jones Jeffrey Jones as Richard Cummings
    Superstar rap mogul C-Note wants to join the Carolina Pines Golf & Country Club, but faces stiff opposition from the establishment's snooty members. C-Note forces the issue by purchasing the land adjacent to the golf course's 17th hole. As the club leaders search for a way to revoke his membership, C-Note realizes his family's honor and golf history are at stake, and digs in for the fight of his life.
    Madea's Witness Protection 2012 POSTER

    Madea's Witness Protection

    2012

    English

    5.0

    31

    Action

    african american comedy

    banker

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    framed

    wall street

    witness protection

    Tyler Perry Tyler Perry Director Charlie Sheen Charlie Sheen as Charlie Sheen Eugene Levy Eugene Levy as George Needleman Denise Richards Denise Richards as Kate Needleman John Amos John Amos as Pastor Nelson
    For years, mild-mannered Wall Street banker George Needleman has meandered through life oblivious to his family's dysfunction and his company's malfeasance, but he's forced to wake up when he learns that he's been framed in a mob-backed Ponzi scheme. Placed under federal protection, George and his family are shipped down South to Madea's house, where the no-nonsense matriarch whips them all into shape using her special brand of tough love.
    Next Friday 2000 POSTER

    Next Friday

    2000

    English

    6.1

    66

    22%

    76%

    Action

    african american comedy

    boy gang

    Comedy

    escape

    gang war

    prison

    repayment

    Steve Carr Steve Carr Director Rolando Molina Rolando Molina as Baby Joker Ice Cube Ice Cube as Craig Jones Michael Rapaport Michael Rapaport as Mailman with Tax Notice Amy Hill Amy Hill as Mrs. Ho-Kym
    A streetwise man flees South Central Los Angeles, heading to the suburbs and his lottery-winner uncle and cousin, to avoid a neighborhood thug with a grudge who has just escaped from prison.
    Vampire in Brooklyn 1995 POSTER

    Vampire in Brooklyn

    1995

    English

    4.7

    49

    14%

    31%

    Action

    african american comedy

    african american lead

    african american romance

    black vampire

    brooklyn, new york city

    Comedy

    Fantasy

    Horror

    Romance

    vampire

    Wes Craven Wes Craven Director Jsu Garcia Jsu Garcia as Anthony Kadeem Hardison Kadeem Hardison as Julius Jones Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy as Maximillian / Preacher Pauly / Guido Marcelo Tubert Marcelo Tubert as Waiter at Caprisi's
    Detective Rita Veder is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene — a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea — she meets Maximilian, a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her.
    Friday 1995 POSTER

    Friday

    1995

    English

    7.2

    152

    77%

    91%

    Action

    african american comedy

    Comedy

    Drama

    drug dealer

    male friendship

    parent child relationship

    rap music

    rapper

    F. Gary Gray F. Gary Gray Director Terri J. Vaughn Terri J. Vaughn as China Ice Cube Ice Cube as Craig Jones Nia Long Nia Long as Debbie Paula Jai Parker Paula Jai Parker as Joi
    Craig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, looking for something to do.
    The Cookout 2004 POSTER

    The Cookout

    2004

    English

    3.8

    3

    5%

    37%

    Action

    african american comedy

    barbecue (bbq)

    basketball

    Comedy

    contract

    fame

    neighbor

    Lance Rivera Lance Rivera Director Eve Eve as Becky Wendy Williams Wendy Williams as Reporter #2 Mark Cuban Mark Cuban as Self Jonathan Silverman Jonathan Silverman as Wes
    When Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with his hometown team, the New Jersey Nets, he knows that his life is set for a big change. To keep things real, he decides to throw a barbeque at his place -- just like the ones his family used to have. But when you have new and old friends, family, agents, and product reps in the same house, things are bound to get crazy.
    Think Like a Man 2012 POSTER

    Think Like a Man

    2012

    English

    49

    55%

    79%

    Action

    advice

    african american comedy

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    dating

    love

    mama's boy

    Romance

    Tim Story Tim Story Director Regina Hall Regina Hall as Candace Kevin Hart Kevin Hart as Cedric Wendy Williams Wendy Williams as Gail Taraji P. Henson Taraji P. Henson as Lauren
    The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, to get more of what they want from their men. When the men realize that the women have gotten a hold of their relationship “playbook,” they decide that the best defense is a good offense and come up with a plan to use this information to their advantage.
    Madea's Big Happy Family 2011 POSTER

    Madea's Big Happy Family

    2011

    English

    4.9

    10

    37%

    74%

    Action

    african american comedy

    big family

    Comedy

    Drama

    dying and death

    family clan

    mother role

    relationship problems

    Tyler Perry Tyler Perry Director Isaiah Mustafa Isaiah Mustafa as Calvin Philip Anthony-Rodriguez Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as Dr. Evans Teyana Taylor Teyana Taylor as Sabrina Natalie Desselle Reid Natalie Desselle Reid as Tammy
    When Shirley, Madea's niece, receives distressing news about her health, the only thing she wants is her family gathered around her. However, Shirley's three adult children are too preoccupied with their own troubled lives to pay attention to their mother. It is up to Madea, with the help of rowdy Aunt Bam, to bring the clan together and help Shirley deal with her crisis.
    Friday After Next 2002 POSTER

    Friday After Next

    2002

    English

    5.8

    42

    25%

    75%

    Action

    african american comedy

    christmas season

    Comedy

    Drama

    guard

    robbery

    shopping mall

    thief

    Marcus Raboy Marcus Raboy Director Ice Cube Ice Cube as Craig Terry Crews Terry Crews as Damon Allen Maldonado Allen Maldonado as Juvenile #3 Marc John Jefferies Marc John Jefferies as Kid
    Craig and his cousin Day Day have finally moved out of their parents' houses and into their own crib, working nights at a local mall as security guards. When their house is robbed on Christmas Eve they set out to track down the culprit.
    Barbershop 2: Back in Business 2004 POSTER

    Barbershop 2: Back in Business

    2004

    English

    5.7

    23

    69%

    48%

    Action

    african american comedy

    barbershop

    beauty salon

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    community

    Drama

    inner city

    Kevin Rodney Sullivan Kevin Rodney Sullivan Director Max Arciniega Max Arciniega as Customer Janina Gavankar Janina Gavankar as Field Reporter Keke Palmer Keke Palmer as Gina's Niece Eve Eve as Terri
    The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.
    Barbershop 2002 POSTER

    Barbershop

    2002

    English

    6.3

    34

    82%

    62%

    Action

    african american comedy

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    debt

    Drama

    hairdresser

    neighbor

    theft

    Tim Story Tim Story Director Janina Gavankar Janina Gavankar as Fine Woman Keith David Keith David as Lester Wallace Eve Eve as Terri Jones Vince Green Vince Green as Waiting Customer
    A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time. After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out.
    Madea Goes to Jail 2009 POSTER

    Madea Goes to Jail

    2009

    English

    4.6

    13

    27%

    95%

    Action

    african american comedy

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    jealousy

    judge

    prostitute

    prostitution

    women's prison

    Tyler Perry Tyler Perry Director Al Sharpton Al Sharpton as Al Sharpton Aisha Hinds Aisha Hinds as Fran Sofía Vergara Sofía Vergara as T.T. Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg as Whoopi
    After a high-speed car chase, Madea winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace, also a childhood friend. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.
    The Original Kings of Comedy 2000 POSTER

    The Original Kings of Comedy

    2000

    English

    6.8

    5

    82%

    79%

    Action

    african american comedy

    Comedy

    concert

    Documentary

    stand-up

    stand-up comedy

    Spike Lee Spike Lee Director D.L. Hughley D.L. Hughley as Self Bernie Mac Bernie Mac as Self Steve Harvey Steve Harvey as Self Cedric the Entertainer Cedric the Entertainer as Self
    The house is rockin' and the laughs are rollin' as comedians Steve Harvey (The Steve Harvey Show), D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys), Cedric The Entertainer (The Steve Harvey Show) and Bernie Mac (Life) meet in this riotously comedy summit directed by Spike Lee.
    Fat Albert 2004 POSTER

    Fat Albert

    2004

    English

    4.4

    13

    23%

    44%

    Action

    african american comedy

    based on cartoon

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    friendship

    high school

    obese

    Romance

    television

    Joel Zwick Joel Zwick Director Rick Overton Rick Overton as Coach Gillespie Ray Buffer Ray Buffer as Construction Foreman Keri Lynn Pratt Keri Lynn Pratt as Heather Ben Diskin Ben Diskin as Teen #2
    Animated character Fat Albert emerges from his TV universe into the real world, accompanied by his friends Rudy, Mushmouth, Old Weird Harold and Dumb Donald. Though the gang is flabbergasted by the modern world, they make new friends, and Albert attempts to help young Doris become popular. But things get complicated when Albert falls for her older sister, Lauri, and must turn to creator Bill Cosby for advice.
    Barbershop: The Next Cut 2016 POSTER

    Barbershop: The Next Cut

    2016

    English

    5.9

    141

    91%

    66%

    Action

    african american comedy

    barbershop

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Drama

    inner city

    sequel

    street gang

    Malcolm D. Lee Malcolm D. Lee Director Regina Hall Regina Hall as Angie Jwaundace Candece Jwaundace Candece as Boy's Mother Ice Cube Ice Cube as Calvin Eve Eve as Terri
    To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. As the battle of the sexes rages on, a different kind of conflict has taken over Chicago. Crime and gangs are on the rise, leaving Calvin worried about the fate of his son. Together, the friends come up with a bold plan to take back their beloved neighborhood.
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