Black Movies

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Our emerging list of 2020's Black Movies continues to grow as we move through the decade. This period is already showing promise with films that explore a wide range of Black experiences.

Films like "Judas and the Black Messiah" offer a deep dive into historical events, while "Soul" explores existential questions in an animated format. As we continue to update our list, you can discover more about these films, their cast, trailers, and where to watch them.

Mar
07

Sinners

Horror, Thriller
Watch The Trailer:
Sinners Trailer
Black Cast
Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, Wunmi Mosaku
Directed By Black
Ryan Coogler
Written By Black
Ryan Coogler
Release Date
March 07, 2025
Synopsis
In the 1930s, identical twin vampires return to their Southern hometown to leave their troubled lives behind and start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Sinners

Luther: Never Too Much

Documentary, Music
Watch The Trailer:
Luther: Never Too Much Trailer
Black Cast
Luther Vandross
Directed By Black
Dawn Porter
Release Date
October 30, 2024
Synopsis
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.
Luther: Never Too Much
Watch The Trailer:
Power Alley Trailer
Black Cast
Ayomi Domenica, Grace Passô
Release Date
February 22, 2024
Synopsis
On the eve of a future-defining championship, promising volleyball player Sofia (17) is faced with an unwanted pregnancy. Seeking an illegal termination, she becomes the target of a fundamentalist group determined to stop her at any cost – but neither Sofia nor those who love her are willing to surrender to the blind fervor of the swarm.
Power Alley

House of Spoils

Horror, Thriller
Watch The Trailer:
House of Spoils Trailer
Black Cast
Ariana DeBose
Release Date
September 21, 2024
Synopsis
An ambitious chef opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.
House of Spoils
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Nickel Boys Trailer
Black Cast
Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Daveed Diggs, Luke Tennie, Gralen Bryant Banks
Directed By Black
RaMell Ross
Release Date
October 25, 2024
Synopsis
Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
Nickel Boys
Dec
25
Watch The Trailer:
The Fire Inside Trailer
Black Cast
Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Oluniké Adeliyi, Kylee D. Allen, Emmanuel Igboke, Lanette Ware, De'Adre Aziza
Written By Black
Barry Jenkins
Release Date
December 25, 2024
Synopsis
Claressa Shields, a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
The Fire Inside
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Mr. Crocket Trailer
Black Cast
Elvis Nolasco, Jerrika Hinton, Kristolyn Lloyd, Ayden Gavin, Alex Alomar Akpobome
Directed By Black
Brandon Espy
Written By Black
Brandon Espy, Carl Reid
Release Date
October 11, 2024
Synopsis
A single mother thinks she's found the key to calming her child down – a VHS copy of a strange children's program named Mr. Crocket's World. However, a darker, bloodier secret waits to invade their home from inside the tape.
Mr. Crocket
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The Piano Lesson Trailer
Black Cast
John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins, Gail Bean, Jerrika Hinton, Stephan James
Release Date
September 10, 2024
Synopsis
A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.
The Piano Lesson

Rebel Ridge

Crime, Thriller, Action
Watch The Trailer:
Rebel Ridge Trailer
Black Cast
Aaron Pierre, Zsané Jhé, C.J. LeBlanc, Terence Rosemore
Release Date
September 06, 2024
Synopsis
A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.
Rebel Ridge

Blink Twice

Thriller
Watch The Trailer:
Blink Twice Trailer
Black Cast
Naomi Ackie, Saul Williams
Directed By Black
Zoë Kravitz
Written By Black
Zoë Kravitz
Release Date
August 22, 2024
Synopsis
When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. But despite the epic setting, beautiful people, ever-flowing champagne, and late-night dance parties, Frida can sense that there’s something terrifying hiding beneath the island’s lush facade.
Blink Twice

Rob Peace

Drama, History
Watch The Trailer:
Rob Peace Trailer
Black Cast
Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gbenga Akinnagbe
Directed By Black
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Written By Black
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Release Date
August 02, 2024
Synopsis
An underprivileged, gifted young black man from Newark reaches Yale University, only for shadows and injustices from his past to threaten his future.
Rob Peace

Girl You Know It's True

Drama, History, Music
Watch The Trailer:
Girl You Know It's True Trailer
Black Cast
Elan Ben Ali, Tijan Njie
Release Date
August 09, 2024
Synopsis
For his next project, successful music producer Frank Farian hires dancers Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan and helps the two friends to a skyrocketing success, under the name Milli Vanilli. Only a small circle of insiders know their secret: the duo don't sing themselves, they just move their lips - to the voices of the real singers. At the height of their fame, Milli Vanilli threatens to become the biggest scandal in music history. Not only the truth is at stake, but also their friendship...
Girl You Know It's True

The Killer

Action, Thriller, Crime
Watch The Trailer:
The Killer Trailer
Black Cast
Nathalie Emmanuel, Omar Sy
Release Date
August 23, 2024
Synopsis
Zee is a feared contract killer known as "the Queen of the Dead," but when she refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted both by criminal colleagues and a determined police detective.
The Killer

The Wasp

Thriller
Watch The Trailer:
The Wasp Trailer
Black Cast
Naomie Harris
Release Date
August 30, 2024
Synopsis
Heather bumps into Carla, having not spoken to her in years, and presents her with a very unexpected proposition that could change both of their lives forever.
The Wasp

Quad Gods

Documentary
Watch The Trailer:
Quad Gods Trailer
Black Cast
Richard Jacobs, Prentice Cox
Release Date
July 06, 2024
Synopsis
As the world’s first all quadriplegic esports gaming team, the Quad Gods are fierce competitors in this captivating story that challenges assumptions about disability, and spotlights the restorative power of resilience, passion and found community
Quad Gods

House of Ga'a

History, Action
Watch The Trailer:
House of Ga'a Trailer
Black Cast
Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Ibrahim Chatta, Femi Adebayo
Directed By Black
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Written By Black
Tunde Babalola
Release Date
July 26, 2024
Synopsis
At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only to be undone by his own blood.
House of Ga'a
Black Cast
Demetrius Grosse, Nika King, Diaana Babnicova
Release Date
July 04, 2024
Synopsis
Led by Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin, 22 families from a rural Black church in the small East Texas town of Possum Trot adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system and kickstart a movement in the process.
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

The Deliverance

Horror, Thriller
Watch The Trailer:
The Deliverance Trailer
Black Cast
Andra Day, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mo'Nique, Caleb McLaughlin, Tasha Smith, Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Todd Anthony
Directed By Black
Lee Daniels
Written By Black
Lee Daniels, Elijah Bynum
Release Date
August 30, 2024
Synopsis
A family living in a home in Indiana discover strange, demonic occurrences that convince them and the community that the house is a portal to hell.
The Deliverance

Lobola Man

Comedy, Romance
Watch The Trailer:
Lobola Man Trailer
Black Cast
Lawrence Maleka, Kwanele Mthethwa, Sandile Mahlangu, Nimrod Nkosi, Obed Baloyi, Primo Baloyi
Directed By Black
Thabang Moleya
Written By Black
Katleho Ramaphakela
Release Date
July 12, 2024
Synopsis
Ace Ngubeni, a slick lobola negotiator, faces his toughest deal yet for a shy client - only to find the stakes are higher than cash.
Lobola Man

1992

Crime, Thriller
Watch The Trailer:
1992 Trailer
Black Cast
Tyrese Gibson, Michael Beasley, Tosin Morohunfola, Christopher Ammanuel, Hanad Abdi, LeChristopher Williams
Release Date
August 30, 2024
Synopsis
In 1992, Mercer is desperately trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son amidst the turbulent Los Angeles uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town, another father and son put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist to steal catalytic converters, which contain valuable platinum, from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise in Los Angeles and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when their worlds collide.
1992

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