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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25874Queen & Slim
Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-SmithReleased: 2019
Directed by: Melina Matsoukas
Queen & Slim is a 2019 American drama thriller film directed by Melina Matsoukas. Queen (Jodie... more2
470211Us
Lupita Nyong'o, Winston DukeReleased: 2019
Directed by: Jordan Peele
Us is a 2019 American horror film directed by Jordan Peele. A mother (Lupita Nyong'o) and a... more3
354148Shaft
Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. UsherReleased: 2019
Directed by: Tim Story
Shaft is a 2019 American action comedy film directed by Tim Story, and a sequel to the 2000... more4
18150Dolemite Is My Name
Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael KeyReleased: 2019
Directed by: Craig Brewer
Dolemite Is My Name is a 2019 American biographical comedy film directed by Craig Brewer. The... more5
456214What Men Want
Taraji P. Henson, Wendi McLendon-CoveyReleased: 2019
Directed by: Adam Shankman
What Men Want is a 2019 romantic fantasy-comedy film directed by Adam Shankman. A woman... more6
21474The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Noma DumezweniReleased: 2019
Directed by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a 2019 British drama film directed by and starring Chiwetel... more7
12019Just Mercy
Brie Larson, Michael B. JordanReleased: 2019
Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Just Mercy is a 2019 American biographical drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, based... more8
274112See You Yesterday
Eden Duncan-Smith, Dante CrichlowReleased: 2019
Directed by: Stefon Bristol
See You Yesterday is a 2019 American science fiction film directed by Stefon Bristol. An... more9
14736Black and Blue
Naomie Harris, Tyrese GibsonReleased: 2019
Directed by: Deon Taylor
Black and Blue is a 2019 American action thriller film directed by Deon Taylor. Rookie cop,... more10
256103Beats
Anthony Anderson, Khalil EverageReleased: 2019
Directed by: Chris Robinson
Beats is a 2019 American coming-of-age-drama directed by Chris Robinson. A musical prodigy... more11
263114The Intruder
Dennis Quaid, Michael EalyReleased: 2019
Directed by: Deon Taylor
The Intruder is a 2019 American psychological thriller film directed by Deon Taylor. A young... more12
13548Harriet
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... more13
10831Don't Let Go
David Oyelowo, Storm ReidReleased: 2019
Directed by: Jacob Aaron Estes
Don’t Let Go is a 2019 American supernatural thriller film directed by Jacob Aaron Estes.... more14
15682Juanita
Alfre Woodard, Blair UnderwoodReleased: 2019
Directed by: Clark Johnson
Juanita is a 2019 American drama film, directed by Clark Johnson, based on the novel Dancing... more15
13569The Best of Enemies
Taraji P. Henson, Sam RockwellReleased: 2019
Directed by: Robin Bissell
The Best of Enemies is a 2019 American drama film directed and written by Robin Bissell, based... more16
13067The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Jimmie Fails, Jonathan MajorsReleased: 2019
Directed by: Joe Talbot
The Last Black Man in San Francisco is a 2019 American drama film, directed by Joe Talbot. A... more17
8644Point Blank
Frank Grillo, Anthony MackieReleased: 2019
Directed by: Joe Lynch
Point Blank is a 2019 action thriller directed by Joe Lynch and a remake of the 2010 film of... more18
7233Brian Banks
Aldis Hodge, Greg KinnearReleased: 2019
Directed by: Tom Shadyac
Brian Banks is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Tom Shadyac, based on the... more19
10664Native Son
Ashton Sanders, Margaret QualleyReleased: 2019
Directed by: Rashid Johnson
Native Son is a 2019 American drama film directed by Rashid Johnson, based on the novel by... more20
10564O.G.
Jeffrey Wright, William FichtnerReleased: 2019
Directed by: Madeleine Sackler
O.G. is a 2019 American drama film directed by Madeleine Sackler. A maximum-security prison... more21
165129A Madea Family Funeral
Tyler Perry, Cassi DavisReleased: 2019
Directed by: Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral is 2019 American comedy film written, directed and... more22
11683Sextuplets
Mike Glock, Rick AlvarezReleased: 2019
Directed by: Michael Tiddes
Sextuplets is a 2019 American comedy film directed by Michael Tiddes. An expecting... more23
11585Guava Island
Donald Glover, RihannaReleased: 2019
Directed by: Hiro Murai
Guava Island is a 2019 film directed by Hiro Murai. A musician (Donald Glover) plans an... more24
7649High Flying Bird
André Holland, Zazie BeetzReleased: 2019
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
High Flying Bird is a 2019 American sports drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh. A sports... more25
6640Luce
Naomi Watts, Octavia SpencerReleased: 2019
Directed by: Julius Onah
Luce is a 2019 American drama film, directed by Julius Onah. A married couple (Naomi Watts and... more