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List of the best Lynn Whitfield movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Lynn Whitfield'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 Lynn Whitfield movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Lynn Whitfield movies will be at the top of the list. Lynn Whitfield has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Lynn Whitfield movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Lynn Whitfield films to end the squabble once and for all.
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List features films like Doctor Detroit, Is Your Mama a Llama? and more!
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16510The Josephine Baker Story
Louis Gossett, Jr.Released: 1991
Directed by: Brian Gibson
The Josephine Baker Story is an American television film that first aired on HBO on March 16, 1991. It stars Lynn Whitfield as Josephine Baker, who is regarded for being the first international... more
2447The Women of Brewster Place
Oprah Winfrey, Robin GivensReleased: 1989
Directed by: Donna Deitch
The Women of Brewster Place is an American television miniseries that was broadcast on March 19 and 20, 1989 on ABC. The miniseries is based upon the critically acclaimed 1982 novel of the same name... more![]()
3292The Cheetah Girls
Raven-Symoné, Adrienne BailonReleased: 2003
Directed by: Oz Scott
The Cheetah Girls is a 2003 musical comedy film, the first for Disney Channel and Walt Disney Pictures, based on a bestselling series of young adult books of the same name by Deborah Gregory.... more![]()
4204Head of State
Chris Rock, Tracy MorganReleased: 2003
Directed by: Chris Rock
Head of State is a 2003 comedy film directed, written by, and starring Chris Rock and co-starring Bernie Mac. It marked the directorial debut of Rock, who had previously worked as a writer, producer... more![]()
5194The Cheetah Girls 2
Raven-Symoné, Adrienne BailonDirected by: Kenny Ortega
The Cheetah Girls 2 is the 2006 sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie, The Cheetah Girls. Its premiere received the highest ratings of all Disney Channel Movies at its time, a total of over 8.1... more![]()
6229A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Martin Lawrence, Tracy MorganReleased: 1996
Directed by: Martin Lawrence
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a 1996 American dark comedy-romance film that was directed and co-written by Martin Lawrence, who also stars in the film. Lawrence co-wrote the screenplay... more![]()
7206Eve's Bayou
Samuel L. Jackson, Meagan GoodReleased: 1997
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Eve's Bayou is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, who made her directorial debut with this feature. Samuel L. Jackson served as a producer and starred in the film... more![]()
8165The Wedding
Halle Berry, Shirley KnightReleased: 1998
Directed by: Charles Burnett
The Wedding is a 1998 television film directed by Charles Burnett. Based on a novel by Dorothy West and written for television by West and Lisa Jones, it stars Halle Berry, Eric Thal, and Lynn... more![]()
9165The Women
Eva Mendes, Meg RyanReleased: 2008
Directed by: Diane English
The Women is a 2008 American comedy film written, produced and directed by Diane English. The screenplay is an updated version of the George Cukor-directed 1939 film of the same name based on a 1936... more![]()
10154Mama, I Want to Sing!
Ciara, Patti LaBelleReleased: 2010
Directed by: Charles Randolph-Wright
Mama, I Want to Sing! is an American musical film written and directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, produced by Vision Films and CodeBlack Entertainment, and distributed by 20th Century Fox's Fox... more![]()
111810Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion
Blair Underwood, Keke PalmerReleased: 2006
Directed by: Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by Tyler Perry, based on the stage production and a sequel to Diary of a Mad Black Woman. After Madea (Tyler Perry)... more![]()
12156In the Army Now
Brendan Fraser, Andy DickReleased: 1994
Directed by: Daniel Petrie
In the Army Now is a 1994 American comedy film directed by Daniel Petrie, Jr. and starring Pauly Shore, Andy Dick, David Alan Grier, Esai Morales, and Lori Petty. The film earned $28,881,266 USD at... more![]()
13125Deep in My Heart
Anne Bancroft, Cara BuonoReleased: 1999
Directed by: Anita W. Addison
Deep In My Heart is a 1999 drama film written by Ronni Kern and directed by Anita W. Addison.... more![]()
141610Jaws: The Revenge
Michael Caine, Mario Van PeeblesReleased: 1987
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Jaws: The Revenge, is a 1987 American horror thriller film directed by Joseph Sargent. It is the third and final sequel to Steven Spielberg's Jaws and the fourth and final installment in the Jaws... more![]()
1562Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story
Lynn Whitfield, Peter MacNeillReleased: 1999
Directed by: Sturla Gunnarsson
Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story is a 1999 drama film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson....![]()
1662All Things Fall Apart
50 Cent, Ray LiottaReleased: 2011
Directed by: Mario Van Peebles
All Things Fall Apart is a 2011 American drama film starring Ray Liotta, 50 Cent, Mario Van Peebles, and Lynn Whitfield. It was filmed in Michigan and premiered at the Miami International Film... more![]()
1742The Planet of Junior Brown
Margot Kidder, Sarah PolleyReleased: 1997
Directed by: Clement Virgo
Junior's Groove is a 1997 drama film written by Cameron Bailey and Clément Virgo and directed by Clément Virgo.... more![]()
18136Doctor Detroit
Dan Aykroyd, James BrownReleased: 1983
Directed by: Michael Pressman
Doctor Detroit is a 1983 comedy film, written by Bruce Jay Friedman, Robert Boris and Carl Gottlieb. The film stars Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Lynn Whitfield, Fran Drescher, and Donna Dixon, with... more![]()
1954Kings of the Evening
Stone Cold Steve Austin, Tyson BeckfordReleased: 2010
Directed by: Andrew P. Jones
Kings of the Evening is a 2010 drama film written by Andrew P. Jones and Robert Page Jones and directed by Andrew P. Jones.... more![]()
2022The Rebound
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Art GarfunkelReleased: 2009
Directed by: Bart Freundlich
The Rebound is a 2009 United States of American romantic comedy film directed by Bart Freundlich, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Justin Bartha. It was released in theaters in several countries in... more![]()
2144The Slugger's Wife
Randy Quaid, Rebecca De MornayReleased: 1985
Directed by: Hal Ashby
The Slugger's Wife is a 1985 romantic comedy film about a baseball star who falls for a singer. Written by Neil Simon, directed by Hal Ashby and produced by Ray Stark, the film stars Michael O'Keefe,... more![]()
2222Is Your Mama a Llama?
Amy Madigan, Lynn WhitfieldReleased: 2001
Directed by: Virginia Wilkos
Is Your Mama a Llama? is a 2001 Short, Animated Family film directed by Virginia Wilkos....![]()
23104Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
Jamie Foxx, Lee Thompson YoungReleased: 2004
Directed by: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story is a 2004 television film starring Jamie Foxx and Lynn Whitfield. The film was directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall. Other cast members in the film include Lee... more![]()
2422State of Emergency
Joe Mantegna, Melinda DillonReleased: 1993
Directed by: Lesli Linka Glatter
State of Emergency is a 1993 drama film directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.... more![]()
25104A Time for Dancing
Anton Yelchin, Shiri ApplebyReleased: 2000
Directed by: Peter Gilbert
A Time for Dancing is a 2000 American drama film starring Larisa Oleynik, Shiri Appleby and Peter Coyote, and directed by Peter Gilbert. The movie is an adaptation based on the novel of the same... more
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