The Best Queen Latifah Movies

Updated March 17, 2020 6.6k votes 1.3k voters 184.5k views

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This list of the best Queen Latifah movies is ranked best to worst and includes movie trailers when available. Since making her film debut in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever in 1991, Queen Latifah has been thrilling audiences with her talent, humor and charm. The order of these top Queen Latifah movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Queen Latifah movies will be at the top of the list.

This list answers the questions, "What are the best Queen Latifah movies?" and "What are the greatest Queen Latifah roles of all time?" Famous flicks like Joyful Noise, Beauty Shop are already on this Queen Latifah filmography, but the latest titles starring Queen Latifah will be added as they are released. If you think the best Queen Latifah role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Queen Latifah performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

If you are a fan of Queen Latifah's comedy, you might also enjoy are list of best Steve Martin movies and best Gabrielle Union movies.

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Last Holiday
Queen Latifah, LL Cool J
Released: 2006
Directed by: Wayne Wang
Last Holiday is a 2006 American comedy film starring Queen Latifah and directed by Wayne Wang.... more on Wikipedia
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Girls Trip
Regina Hall, Queen Latifah
Released: 2017
Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee
Girls Trip is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee. It follows a group of... more on Wikipedia
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Set It Off
Queen Latifah, Dr. Dre
Released: 1996
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
Set It Off is a 1996 American action film directed by F. Gary Gray, and written by Kate Lanier... more on Wikipedia
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Brown Sugar
Queen Latifah, Mos Def
Released: 2002
Directed by: Rick Famuyiwa
Brown Sugar is a 2002 American romantic comedy film written by Michael Elliott and Rick... more on Wikipedia
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Beauty Shop
Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone
Released: 2005
Directed by: Bille Woodruff
Beauty Shop is a 2005 American comedy film directed by Bille Woodruff, and a spin-off from the... more on Wikipedia
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The Perfect Holiday
Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union
Released: 2007
Directed by: Lance Rivera
The Perfect Holiday is a 2007 family comedy film starring Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut,... more on Wikipedia
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#10 of 56 The Best Christmas Rom-Coms#49 of 82 The Best '00s Christmas Movies
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Bringing Down the House
Betty White, Queen Latifah
Released: 2003
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Bringing Down the House is a 2003 American comedy film written by Jason Filardi and directed... more on Wikipedia
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Just Wright
Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade
Released: 2010
Directed by: Sanaa Hamri
Just Wright is the 2010 American romantic comedy film starring Queen Latifah and Common that... more on Wikipedia
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What Happens in Vegas
Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher
Released: 2008
Directed by: Tom Vaughan
What Happens in Vegas is a 2008 American romantic comedy film from 20th Century Fox starring... more on Wikipedia
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#8 of 19 The Funniest Movies About Vegas#40 of 86 The Best Wedding Movies
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Taxi
Gisele, Queen Latifah
Released: 2004
Directed by: Tim Story
Taxi is a 2004 American remake of the 1998 French film of the same name, starring Queen... more on Wikipedia
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House Party 2
Queen Latifah, Martin Lawrence
Released: 1991
Directed by: Doug McHenry, George Jackson
House Party 2, the sequel to the 1990 film House Party, was released in October 1991 by New... more on Wikipedia
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Joyful Noise
Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah
Released: 2012
Directed by: Todd Graff
Joyful Noise is a 2012 American musical comedy-drama film, starring Queen Latifah, Dolly... more on Wikipedia
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Valentine's Day
Jessica Alba, Taylor Swift
Released: 2010
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Valentine's Day is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. The... more on Wikipedia
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The Cookout
Farrah Fawcett, Queen Latifah
Released: 2004
Directed by: Lance Rivera
The Cookout is a 2004 comedy film, directed by Lance Rivera. It is co-written by and features... more on Wikipedia
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Juice
Tupac Shakur, Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 1992
Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson
Juice is a 1992 American drama thriller directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, written by Ernest R.... more on Wikipedia
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Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Queen Latifah, Ice Cube
Released: 2004
Directed by: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Barbershop 2: Back in Business is a 2004 American comedy-drama film directed by Kevin Rodney... more on Wikipedia
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Jungle Fever
Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 1991
Directed by: Spike Lee
Jungle Fever is a 1991 American romance drama film written, produced, and directed by Spike... more on Wikipedia
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Life Support
Queen Latifah, Tracee Ellis Ross
Released: 2007
Directed by: Nelson George
Life Support is a 2007 American film starring Queen Latifah. It is loosely based on the real... more on Wikipedia
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Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas
Queen Latifah, Ray Romano
Released: 2011
Directed by: Karen Disher
TV appearance Thursday in “A Mammoth Christmas” (Fox, 8 p.m.), a holiday special that doubles... more on Wikipedia
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The Secret Life of Bees
Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning
Released: 2008
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood
The Secret Life of Bees is a 2008 American drama film, adapted from the novel of the same name... more on Wikipedia
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Mad Money
Katie Holmes, Queen Latifah
Released: 2008
Directed by: Callie Khouri
Mad Money is a 2008 comedy film starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes, and... more on Wikipedia
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Stranger than Fiction
Will Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman
Released: 2006
Directed by: Marc Forster
Stranger than Fiction is a 2006 American comedy-drama-fantasy film directed by Marc Forster,... more on Wikipedia
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Bringing Out the Dead
Nicolas Cage, Queen Latifah
Released: 1999
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
This film is a 1999 American drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul... more on Wikipedia
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The Bone Collector
Angelina Jolie, Denzel Washington
Released: 1999
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
The Bone Collector is a 1999 psychological thriller film starring Denzel Washington and... more on Wikipedia
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22 Jump Street
Channing Tatum, Anna Faris
Released: 2014
Directed by: Phil Lord, Chris Miller
22 Jump Street is a 2014 American action comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller,... more on Wikipedia
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