The Best Chris Rock Movies

Updated September 23, 2019 2.0k votes 480 voters 57.8k views37 items

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List of the best Chris Rock movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Chris Rock is one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time, but he also has an impressive filmography including many collaborations with his good friends Adam Sandler and Louis C.K. Chris Rock's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Chris Rock movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Chris Rock movies will be at the top of the list. Chris Rock has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Chris Rock movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Chris Rock films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Chris Rock role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Chris Rock performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

List films range from The Longest Yard to Death at a Funeral.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Chris Rock movies?" and "What are the greatest Chris Rock roles of all time?" If you are a fan of stand-up comedians who also act, you might also enjoy our list of best Eddie Murphy movies and best Kevin James movies.

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The Longest Yard
Adam Sandler, Courteney Cox
Released: 2005
Directed by: Peter Segal
The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports comedy film, a remake of the 1974 film of the same... more
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Osmosis Jones
Kirsten Dunst, Bill Murray
Released: 2001
Directed by: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Osmosis Jones is a 2001 live-action/animated buddy cop comedy film directed by Tom Sito and... more
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Madagascar
Chris Rock, Ben Stiller
Released: 2005
Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Madagascar is a 2005 American computer-animated comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation,... more
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Down to Earth
Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes
Released: 2001
Directed by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Down to Earth is a 2001 comedy film directed by Chris and Paul Weitz and written by Chris Rock... more
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Grown Ups
Salma Hayek, Adam Sandler
Released: 2010
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Grown Ups is a 2010 American buddy comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, and written by Adam... more
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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Chris Rock, Jim Brown
Released: 1988
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka is a 1988 parody film of blaxploitation movies written, directed by,... more
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Boomerang
Halle Berry, Eddie Murphy
Released: 1992
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
Boomerang is a 1992 American romantic comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. The film stars... more
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Meryl Streep, Robin Williams
Released: 2001
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
A.I. Artificial Intelligence, also known as A.I., is a 2001 American science fiction film... more
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Alec Baldwin, Fergie
Released: 2008
Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a 2008 American computer-animated comedy film written by Etan... more
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Death at a Funeral
Zoe Saldana, Chris Rock
Released: 2010
Directed by: Neil LaBute
This film is a 2010 comedy film written by Aeysha Carr and Chris Rock and directed by Neil... more
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Lethal Weapon 4
Mel Gibson, Chris Rock
Released: 1998
Directed by: Richard Donner
Lethal Weapon 4 is a 1998 American buddy cop action film directed and produced by Richard... more
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New Jack City
Chris Rock, Ice-T
Released: 1991
Directed by: Mario Van Peebles
New Jack City is a 1991 American action crime film directed by Mario Van Peebles. In his rise... more
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Nurse Betty
Morgan Freeman, Chris Rock
Released: 2000
Directed by: Neil LaBute
Nurse Betty is a 2000 American black comedy film directed by Neil LaBute starring Renée... more
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Dr. Dolittle
Eddie Murphy, Ellen DeGeneres
Released: 1998
Directed by: Betty Thomas
Dr. Dolittle is a 1998 American family comedy film starring Eddie Murphy as a doctor who... more
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Beverly Hills Cop II
Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock
Released: 1987
Directed by: Tony Scott
Beverly Hills Cop II is a 1987 action comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Tony... more
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Jessica Chastain, Chris Rock
Released: 2012
Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is a 2012 American 3D computer-animated comedy film,... more
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Dogma
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
Released: 1999
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Dogma is a 1999 American comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. The existence of... more
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Beverly Hills Ninja
Chris Rock, Chris Farley
Released: 1997
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Beverly Hills Ninja is a 1997 American martial arts comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan,... more
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
Released: 2001
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a 2001 American comedy film directed, written by, and... more
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#47 of 151 The Most Rewatchable Comedy Movies#10 of 106 The Best Stoner Movies
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You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Mariah Carey, Adam Sandler
Released: 2008
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
You Don't Mess with the Zohan is a 2008 American slapstick comedy film directed by Dennis... more
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Bad Company
Kerry Washington, Chris Rock
Released: 2002
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Bad Company is a 2002 American action-comedy film directed by Joel Schumacher, produced by... more
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I Think I Love My Wife
Kerry Washington, Chris Rock
Released: 2007
Directed by: Chris Rock
I Think I Love My Wife is a 2007 romantic comedy-drama film starring Chris Rock and Kerry... more
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Merry Madagascar
Nina Dobrev, Chris Rock
Released: 2009
Directed by: David Soren
Merry Madagascar is a Christmas special first broadcast on the NBC network on November 17,... more

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The Immortals
Chris Rock, Tia Carrere
Released: 1995
Directed by: Brian Grant
The Immortals is a 1995 action thriller film produced by Elie Samaha and directed by Brian... more
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Bee Movie
Oprah Winfrey, Sting
Released: 2007
Directed by: Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner
Bee Movie is a 2007 American computer animated family comedy film produced by DreamWorks... more
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