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This is a list of the best Denzel Washington movies, ranked from best to worst with movie trailers when available. Denzel Washington's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, from critics and fans alike. It's Denzel! I mean... it's Denzel.
The order of these top Denzel Washington movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Denzel Washington movies will be at the top of the list. What do you think is the greatest Denzel Washington movie of all time is? Think about it and vote!
If you think the best Denzel Washington role isn't at the top, then vote it up so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Denzel Washington performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
This list has everything from Remember the Titans to Training Day. That's just the tip of iceberg when it comes to the storied Denzel Washington filmography (or list of Denzel Washington movies).
"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Denzel Washington movies?" and "What are the greatest Denzel Washington roles of all time?"
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818209Man on Fire
Mickey Rourke, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 2004
Directed by: Tony Scott
Man on Fire is a 2004 American thriller film and the second adaptation of A. J. Quinnell's... more2
807207Training Day
Eva Mendes, Snoop DoggReleased: 2001
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Training Day is a 2001 American thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by David... more3
628150American Gangster
Denzel Washington, Russell CroweReleased: 2007
Directed by: Ridley Scott
American Gangster is a 2007 American biographical crime film directed by Ridley Scott, based... more4
642157Remember the Titans
Hayden Panettiere, Ryan GoslingReleased: 2000
Directed by: Boaz Yakin
Remember the Titans is a 2000 American sports drama film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and... more5
527113The Book of Eli
Denzel Washington, Mila KunisReleased: 2010
Directed by: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
The Book of Eli is a 2010 American post-apocalyptic neo-Western and action film directed by... more6
52861The Equalizer
Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace MoretzReleased: 2014
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
The Equalizer is a 2014 American neo-noir vigilante action thriller film directed by Antoine... more7
46994Flight
Denzel Washington, Don CheadleReleased: 2012
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Flight is a 2012 American drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis. An airline pilot (Denzel... more8
46297John Q
Denzel Washington, Robert DuvallReleased: 2002
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
John Q is a 2002 American thriller film directed by Nick Cassavetes. The film follows John... more9
43796Glory
Morgan Freeman, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 1989
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Glory is a 1989 American drama film directed by Edward Zwick and starring Matthew Broderick,... more10
38471Crimson Tide
Denzel Washington, Viggo MortensenReleased: 1995
Directed by: Tony Scott
Crimson Tide is a 1995 American submarine film directed by Tony Scott. On a U.S. nuclear... more11
459111Malcolm X
Denzel Washington, Al SharptonReleased: 1992
Directed by: Spike Lee
Malcolm X is a 1992 American biographical drama film about the African-American activist... more12
429104Inside Man
Jodie Foster, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 2006
Directed by: Spike Lee
Inside Man is a 2006 American thriller film directed by Spike Lee, and written by Russell... more13
39588Déjà Vu
Denzel Washington, Val KilmerReleased: 2006
Directed by: Tony Scott
Déjà Vu is a 2006 American action thriller film with elements of science fiction, directed by... more14
35775The Bone Collector
Angelina Jolie, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 1999
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
The Bone Collector is a 1999 psychological thriller film starring Denzel Washington and... more15
31985The Hurricane
Denzel Washington, Liev SchreiberReleased: 1999
Directed by: Norman Jewison
The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical film directed by Norman Jewison, and starring Denzel... more16
30572The Pelican Brief
Julia Roberts, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 1993
Directed by: Alan J. Pakula
The Pelican Brief is a 1993 legal thriller based on the novel of the same name by John... more17
426106Philadelphia
Tom Hanks, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 1993
Directed by: Jonathan Demme
Philadelphia is a 1993 American drama film and one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to... more18
30683Fallen
Denzel Washington, John GoodmanReleased: 1998
Directed by: Gregory Hoblit
Fallen is a 1998 American fantasy action film directed by Gregory Hoblit, and starring Denzel... more19
27872Safe House
Denzel Washington, Ryan ReynoldsReleased: 2012
Directed by: Daniel Espinosa
Safe House is a 2012 American action thriller film directed by Daniel Espinosa, starring... more20
22554Antwone Fisher
Denzel Washington, Viola DavisReleased: 2002
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Antwone Fisher is a 2002 American biographical drama film directed by and starring Denzel... more21
28671The Taking of Pelham 123
John Travolta, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 2009
Directed by: Tony Scott
The Taking of Pelham 123 is a 2009 American thriller film directed by Tony Scott, and starring... more22
27283Unstoppable
Denzel Washington, Rosario DawsonReleased: 2010
Directed by: Tony Scott
Unstoppable is a 2010 American action thriller film directed by Tony Scott, written by Mark... more23
24475Courage Under Fire
Meg Ryan, Matt DamonReleased: 1996
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Courage Under Fire is a 1996 film directed by Edward Zwick, and starring Denzel Washington,... more24
22861Out of Time
Eva Mendes, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 2003
Directed by: Carl Franklin
Out of Time is a 2003 American thriller film, directed by Carl Franklin featuring Denzel... more25
19859The Manchurian Candidate
Meryl Streep, Liev SchreiberReleased: 2004
Directed by: Jonathan Demme
The Manchurian Candidate is a 2004 American thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme. The... more
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