The Best Denzel Washington Movies Of All Time
Over 3,000 movie fans have come together to shape these rankings of the best Denzel Washington movies. With so many great performances in such a long career, it's no wonder that his fans are passionate about ranking their favorites. From action-packed thrillers like Man on Fire and The Equalizer to intense dramas like Training Day and Flight, there is something for everyone here.
At the top of the list is probably one of Washington's most iconic roles: Alonzo Harris in 2001's Training Day. This powerful performance earned him an Academy Award as well as critical acclaim from both critics and audiences alike. He also shines brightly in other projects, including 2018's thriller The Little Things or 2016's Fences which was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
No matter what kind of movie you're looking for, Denzel Washington has something amazing to offer; vote up your favorite Denzel Washington movies below.
- 1Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz
- Released: 2014
- Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Character: Robert McCall
Robert McCall (Denzel Washington), a man of mysterious origin who believes he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself to creating a quiet new life. However, when he meets Teri (Chloë Grace ...more - 2Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Tony Scott
Character: John W. Creasy
In a Mexico City wracked by a recent wave of kidnappings, ex-CIA operative John Creasy (Denzel Washington) reluctantly accepts a job as a bodyguard for 9-year-old Lupita (Dakota Fanning), the ...more - 3Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn
- Released: 2001
- Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Character: Alonzo Harris
Awards: Best Actor (Academy Award, Golden Globe)
Police drama about a veteran officer who escorts a rookie on his first day with the LAPD's tough inner-city narcotics unit. "Training Day" is a blistering action drama that asks the audience to ...more - 4Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Ridley Scott
Character: Frank Lucas
Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) earns his living as a chauffeur to one of Harlem's leading mobsters. After his boss dies, Frank uses his own ingenuity and strict business code to become one of the ...more - 5Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Donald Faison
- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Boaz Yakin
Character: Herman Boone
In Virginia, high school football is a way of life, an institution revered, each game celebrated more lavishly than Christmas, each playoff distinguished more grandly than any national holiday. And ...more - 6Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Character: William "Whip" Whitaker Sr.
Commercial airline pilot Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) has a problem with drugs and alcohol, though so far he's managed to complete his flights safely. His luck runs out when a disastrous ...more
