The Best Black Movies of 2019

Updated June 23, 2020 7.6k votes 2.3k voters 308.2k views40 items

UPDATE: Check out the top Black movies of 2020!

With numerous Black comedies, horror movies, and dramas released this year, it's time to rank the best Black movies of 2019. While such films are certainly nothing new, quite a few hit theaters in 2019 with a serious bang. Whether they are thriller films or eye-opening documentaries, the best Black movies this year have not disappointed. Of all the 2019 Black films, however, which ones did you think were best?

Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke play a mother and father trying to take their family on vacation before being attacked by doppelgangers in the highly acclaimed Us. Netflix has already kicked off the year with The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Juanita, and High Flying Bird.

The list of 2019 Black movies spans across all genres from comedy, action, mystery and historical fiction and includes something for everybody. What were your favorite African-American movies from 2019? Check out the complete list and vote up the ones you thought were best and enjoy the latest Black movies of this year. When you're done, check out our list of the best Black love movies and Black scary movies.

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Queen & Slim
Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith
Released: 2019
Directed by: Melina Matsoukas
Queen & Slim is a 2019 American drama thriller film directed by Melina Matsoukas. Queen (Jodie... more
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Us
Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke
Released: 2019
Directed by: Jordan Peele
Us is a 2019 American horror film directed by Jordan Peele. A mother (Lupita Nyong'o) and a... more
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Shaft
Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher
Released: 2019
Directed by: Tim Story
Shaft is a 2019 American action comedy film directed by Tim Story, and a sequel to the 2000... more
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Dolemite Is My Name
Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key
Released: 2019
Directed by: Craig Brewer
Dolemite Is My Name is a 2019 American biographical comedy film directed by Craig Brewer. The... more
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What Men Want
Taraji P. Henson, Wendi McLendon-Covey
Released: 2019
Directed by: Adam Shankman
What Men Want is a 2019 romantic fantasy-comedy film directed by Adam Shankman. A woman... more
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Noma Dumezweni
Released: 2019
Directed by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a 2019 British drama film directed by and starring Chiwetel... more
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Just Mercy
Brie Larson, Michael B. Jordan
Released: 2019
Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Just Mercy is a 2019 American biographical drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, based... more
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See You Yesterday
Eden Duncan-Smith, Dante Crichlow
Released: 2019
Directed by: Stefon Bristol
See You Yesterday is a 2019 American science fiction film directed by Stefon Bristol. An... more
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Black and Blue
Naomie Harris, Tyrese Gibson
Released: 2019
Directed by: Deon Taylor
Black and Blue is a 2019 American action thriller film directed by Deon Taylor. Rookie cop,... more
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Beats
Anthony Anderson, Khalil Everage
Released: 2019
Directed by: Chris Robinson
Beats is a 2019 American coming-of-age-drama directed by Chris Robinson. A musical prodigy... more
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The Intruder
Dennis Quaid, Michael Ealy
Released: 2019
Directed by: Deon Taylor
The Intruder is a 2019 American psychological thriller film directed by Deon Taylor. A young... more
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Harriet
Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr.
Released: 2019
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Harriet is a 2019 American biographical film directed by Kasi Lemmons, based on the life of... more
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Don't Let Go
David Oyelowo, Storm Reid
Released: 2019
Directed by: Jacob Aaron Estes
Don’t Let Go is a 2019 American supernatural thriller film directed by Jacob Aaron Estes.... more

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Juanita
Alfre Woodard, Blair Underwood
Released: 2019
Directed by: Clark Johnson
Juanita is a 2019 American drama film, directed by Clark Johnson, based on the novel Dancing... more
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The Best of Enemies
Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell
Released: 2019
Directed by: Robin Bissell
The Best of Enemies is a 2019 American drama film directed and written by Robin Bissell, based... more
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The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors
Released: 2019
Directed by: Joe Talbot
The Last Black Man in San Francisco is a 2019 American drama film, directed by Joe Talbot. A... more
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Point Blank
Frank Grillo, Anthony Mackie
Released: 2019
Directed by: Joe Lynch
Point Blank is a 2019 action thriller directed by Joe Lynch and a remake of the 2010 film of... more
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Brian Banks
Aldis Hodge, Greg Kinnear
Released: 2019
Directed by: Tom Shadyac
Brian Banks is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Tom Shadyac, based on the... more
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Native Son
Ashton Sanders, Margaret Qualley
Released: 2019
Directed by: Rashid Johnson
Native Son is a 2019 American drama film directed by Rashid Johnson, based on the novel by... more
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O.G.
Jeffrey Wright, William Fichtner
Released: 2019
Directed by: Madeleine Sackler
O.G. is a 2019 American drama film directed by Madeleine Sackler. A maximum-security prison... more
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A Madea Family Funeral
Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis
Released: 2019
Directed by: Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral is 2019 American comedy film written, directed and... more
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Sextuplets
Mike Glock, Rick Alvarez
Released: 2019
Directed by: Michael Tiddes
Sextuplets is a 2019 American comedy film directed by Michael Tiddes. An expecting... more
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Guava Island
Donald Glover, Rihanna
Released: 2019
Directed by: Hiro Murai
Guava Island is a 2019 film directed by Hiro Murai. A musician (Donald Glover) plans an... more

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High Flying Bird
André Holland, Zazie Beetz
Released: 2019
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
High Flying Bird is a 2019 American sports drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh. A sports... more
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Luce
Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer
Released: 2019
Directed by: Julius Onah
Luce is a 2019 American drama film, directed by Julius Onah. A married couple (Naomi Watts and... more