The Best Lynn Whitfield Movies

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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.

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

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The 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,... more
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The Women of Brewster Place
Oprah Winfrey, Robin Givens
Released: 1989
Directed by: Donna Deitch
The Women of Brewster Place is an American television miniseries that was broadcast on March... more
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The Cheetah Girls
Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon
Released: 2003
Directed by: Oz Scott
The Cheetah Girls is a 2003 musical comedy film, the first for Disney Channel and Walt Disney... more
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Head of State
Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan
Released: 2003
Directed by: Chris Rock
Head of State is a 2003 comedy film directed, written by, and starring Chris Rock and... more
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The Cheetah Girls 2
Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon
Directed by: Kenny Ortega
The Cheetah Girls 2 is the 2006 sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie, The Cheetah... more
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Eve's Bayou
Samuel L. Jackson, Meagan Good
Released: 1997
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Eve's Bayou is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, who made her... more
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A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan
Released: 1996
Directed by: Martin Lawrence
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a 1996 American dark comedy-romance film that was... more
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The Wedding
Halle Berry, Shirley Knight
Released: 1998
Directed by: Charles Burnett
The Wedding is a 1998 television film directed by Charles Burnett. Based on a novel by Dorothy... more
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The Women
Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan
Released: 2008
Directed by: Diane English
The Women is a 2008 American comedy film written, produced and directed by Diane English. The... more
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion
Blair Underwood, Keke Palmer
Released: 2006
Directed by: Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by Tyler... more
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Mama, I Want to Sing!
Ciara, Patti LaBelle
Released: 2010
Directed by: Charles Randolph-Wright
Mama, I Want to Sing! is an American musical film written and directed by Charles... more
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In the Army Now
Brendan Fraser, Andy Dick
Released: 1994
Directed by: Daniel Petrie
In the Army Now is a 1994 American comedy film directed by Daniel Petrie, Jr. and starring... more
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Deep in My Heart
Anne Bancroft, Cara Buono
Released: 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

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Jaws: The Revenge
Michael Caine, Mario Van Peebles
Released: 1987
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Jaws: The Revenge, is a 1987 American horror thriller film directed by Joseph Sargent. It is... more
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Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story
Lynn Whitfield, Peter MacNeill
Released: 1999
Directed by: Sturla Gunnarsson
Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story is a 1999 drama film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson....
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All Things Fall Apart
50 Cent, Ray Liotta
Released: 2011
Directed by: Mario Van Peebles
All Things Fall Apart is a 2011 American drama film starring Ray Liotta, 50 Cent, Mario Van... more
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The Planet of Junior Brown
Margot Kidder, Sarah Polley
Released: 1997
Directed by: Clement Virgo
Junior's Groove is a 1997 drama film written by Cameron Bailey and Clément Virgo and directed... more
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Doctor Detroit
Dan Aykroyd, James Brown
Released: 1983
Directed by: Michael Pressman
Doctor Detroit is a 1983 comedy film, written by Bruce Jay Friedman, Robert Boris and Carl... more
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Kings of the Evening
Stone Cold Steve Austin, Tyson Beckford
Released: 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... more
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The Rebound
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Art Garfunkel
Released: 2009
Directed by: Bart Freundlich
The Rebound is a 2009 United States of American romantic comedy film directed by Bart... more
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The Slugger's Wife
Randy Quaid, Rebecca De Mornay
Released: 1985
Directed by: Hal Ashby
The Slugger's Wife is a 1985 romantic comedy film about a baseball star who falls for a... more
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Is Your Mama a Llama?
Amy Madigan, Lynn Whitfield
Released: 2001
Directed by: Virginia Wilkos
Is Your Mama a Llama? is a 2001 Short, Animated Family film directed by Virginia Wilkos....
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State of Emergency
Joe Mantegna, Melinda Dillon
Released: 1993
Directed by: Lesli Linka Glatter
State of Emergency is a 1993 drama film directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.... more

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Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
Jamie Foxx, Lee Thompson Young
Released: 2004
Directed by: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story is a 2004 television film starring Jamie Foxx and... more
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A Time for Dancing
Anton Yelchin, Shiri Appleby
Released: 2000
Directed by: Peter Gilbert
A Time for Dancing is a 2000 American drama film starring Larisa Oleynik, Shiri Appleby and... more

Deep in My Heart

Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story

Kings of the Evening

Is Your Mama a Llama?