All Of Sidney Poitier's Movie, Ranked
Sidney Poitier has won the hearts of over 700 movie fans who have come together to rank his impressive filmography from best to worst. As an iconic and trailblazing actor, he's broken down barriers for Black actors in Hollywood and paved the way for future generations.
Poitier's performances are renowned for their powerful sense of humanity and empathy. His commanding screen presence is often marked by important themes of social justice, making every one of his movies a classic. It's no surprise that many consider him one of the greatest actors ever to grace cinema screens.
But what makes a Sidney Poitier movie truly special? Was it his magnetic charisma? The raw emotion he brought to each role? Or is it simply because we can't get enough of this legendary star? Let’s find out as we embark on this journey through some classic films and vote up your favorites along the way.
- 1Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates
- 2Sidney Poitier, Judy Geeson, Christian Roberts
- 3Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann
- 4Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier
- 5Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bikel
- Released: 1958
- Directed by: Stanley Kramer
In 1950s America, members of a chain gang are being transported through the South when their truck crashes. Two of the convicts, John "Joker" Jackson (Tony Curtis) and Noah Cullen (Sidney Poitier), ...moreAvailable On:
- 6Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman
- Released: 1965
- Directed by: Guy Green
When Selina D'Arcey (Elizabeth Hartman), a blind young white woman, befriends Gordon Ralfe (Sidney Poitier), a black office worker, their budding relationship eventually leads to romance. However, ...more