The Best Derek Luke Movies

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Updated June 11, 2019
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List of the best Derek Luke movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Derek Luke'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 Derek Luke movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Derek Luke movies will be at the top of the list. Derek Luke has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Derek Luke movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Derek Luke films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

List films include Antwone Fisher, Definitely, Maybe and many more.

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  • Glory Road
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    Glory Road

    Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols
    16 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: James Gartner
    Glory Road is a sports drama film that depicts the true-life story of Texas Western College's 1966 basketball team, under the direction of Coach Don Haskins (Josh Lucas). In an era marked by racial segregation, Haskins daringly recruits seven black players to his team, breaking significant barriers in college sports. The movie focuses on their turbulent season leading up to the NCAA championship against the University of Kentucky Wildcats, which was coached by Adolph Rupp (Jon Voight). Glory Road, directed by James Gartner, won the 2006 ESPY Award for Best Sports Movie.

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  • Antwone Fisher
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    Antwone Fisher

    Derek Luke, Joy Bryant, Denzel Washington
    25 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Denzel Washington
    The touching story of a sailor (Derek Luke) who, prone to violent outbursts, is sent to a naval psychiatrist (Denzel Washington) for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his new doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

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  • Biker Boyz
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    Biker Boyz

    Laurence Fishburne, Derek Luke, Orlando Jones
    13 votes
    • Released: 2003
    • Directed by: Reggie Rock Bythewood
    Slick Will, the mechanic for a legendary motorcycle racer named Smoke (Laurence Fishburne), is struck dead during an off-the-grid race. Following the funeral, and in opposition to his mother's protests, Slick Will's son, Kid (Derek Luke), starts racing in the same fringe circuit -- but, despite Kid's skill and showmanship, Smoke refuses to race him. Spurned by the man he looked up to, Kid starts a rival motorcycle gang called the "Biker Boyz," and a showdown between them is inevitable.

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  • Madea Goes to Jail
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    Madea Goes to Jail

    Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam
    14 votes
    • Released: 2009
    • Directed by: Tyler Perry
    After a high-speed car chase, Madea (Tyler Perry) winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway (Derek Luke) lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace (Keshia Knight Pulliam). When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.

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  • Friday Night Lights
    5

    Friday Night Lights

    Billy Bob Thornton, Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez
    14 votes
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: Peter Berg
    In the heart of Texas, football reigns supreme. Friday Night Lights, a sports drama directed by Peter Berg, captures this fervor. Based on H.G. Bissinger's non-fiction book, the movie follows the 1988 Permian High School Panthers and their dramatic season. Coach Gary Gaines (Billy Bob Thornton) leads an ensemble cast that includes star player Boobie Miles (Derek Luke) and quarterback Mike Winchell (Lucas Black). The film explores themes of community pressure, racial tension, and personal sacrifice in a small town where football is everything but a game.

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  • Sparkle
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    Sparkle

    Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke
    13 votes
    • Released: 2012
    • Directed by: Salim Akil
    In 1968, girl groups and the Motown sound are sweeping the nation. Despite their mother's (Whitney Houston) misgivings, talented sisters Delores (Tika Sumpter), Sister (Carmen Ejogo) and Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) are taking Detroit by storm, and their dreams are even bigger. Their ambitious manager (Derek Luke) will do whatever it takes to make the big time, even if it means exploiting the sisters -- and his love for Sparkle -- for the foundation of a new musical empire.

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