New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.

Baby Boy

2001

English

6.5

♡ 21

72%

John Singleton Director

Tyrese Gibson as Joseph Summers

Ving Rhames as Melvin 'Mel'

Snoop Dogg as Rodney

Taraji P. Henson as Yvette

The story of Jody, 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 and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.

Abduction

2011

English

♡ 92

5%

42%

Action

airport

central intelligence agency (cia)

John Singleton Director

Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Bennett

Maria Bello as Mara

Dermot Mulroney as Martin Price

Victor Slezak as Tom Shealey

For many years, Nathan Harper has had the uneasy feeling that life with his family isn't quite what it seems. As he draws closer to uncovering the truth, he is hunted by assassins, forcing him to flee with his neighbor, Karen, the only person he can trust.

Boyz n the Hood

1991

English

7.8

♡ 94

96%

John Singleton Director

Nia Long as Brandi

Ice Cube as Doughboy / Darren

Laurence Fishburne as Furious Styles

Angela Bassett as Reva Styles

In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre to be a decent person. Tre's friends, on the other hand, have little regard for the law and drag the entire neighborhood into a street war...

Higher Learning

1995

English

6.5

♡ 20

48%

John Singleton Director

Omar Epps as Malik Williams

Laurence Fishburne as Professor Maurice Phipps

Michael Rapaport as Remy

Jennifer Connelly as Taryn

African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.

Poetic Justice

1993

English

6.1

♡ 36

35%

los angeles, california

John Singleton Director

Billy Zane as Brad

Denney Pierce as Cashier

Michael Rapaport as Dockworker

Lori Petty as Penelope

Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?

2 Fast 2 Furious

2003

English

5.9

♡ 275

37%

los angeles, california

John Singleton Director

James Remar as Agent Markham

Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner

Eva Mendes as Monica Fuentes

Roberto 'Sanz' Sanchez as Roberto

It's a major double-cross when former police officer Brian O'Conner teams up with his ex-con buddy Roman Pearce to transport a shipment of "dirty" money for shady Miami-based import-export dealer Carter Verone. But the guys are actually working with undercover agent Monica Fuentes to bring Verone down.