20 Movies Starring Chris Rock

New Jack City

New Jack City

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1991-03-08

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

97 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (21790 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Thomas Lee Wright (story)

Thomas Lee Wright (screenplay)

Barry Michael Cooper (screenplay)

Fullplot:

The gangster Nino has a gang who call themselves Cash Money Brothers. They get into the crack business and not before long they make a million dollars every week. A cop, Scotty, is after them. He tries to get into the gang by letting an ex-drug addict infiltrate the gang, but the attempt fails miserably. The only thing that remains is that Scotty himself becomes a drug pusher.

Nurse Betty

Nurse Betty

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-09-08

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

Germany, USA

Runtime:

110 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (29450 Reviews)

Director:

Neil LaBute

Cast:

Writer:

John C. Richards (story)

John C. Richards (screenplay)

James Flamberg (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A Kansas City waitress with dreams of becoming a nurse becomes delusional after seeing her no-good car salesman husband murdered. Becoming delusional from shock, she becomes convinced that she is the former fiancèe of her soap opera idol. What she also believes is that the soap opera is real and goes to LA to find the hospital where he works as a cardiologist. Meanwhile, her husband's murderers are searching for the drugs stolen by her husband and, as luck would have it, they are stored in the trunk of the car she drove off in. Freeman, an aging hit man planning his retirement after this job, also becomes delusional about the woman he is tracking.

Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-08-10

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (23815 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Frank Detomello is a slovenly zoo keeper, and simple father to the only young and bright girl named Shane, who catches a cold right after he swallowed a germ-ridden egg! The inside of his body is known as the "City of Frank". An unlikely hero of a policeman white blood cell, by the name of Osmosis Jones, works as a member of Immunity cell. But with that germ-ridden egg comes a mortal danger: Osmosis discovers Frank has really contracted a villainous and black-hearted deadly virus known as Thrax who arrives and is plotting to ultimately overheat Frank's body, killing him from the inside out! Thrax is motivated by trying to become the nastiest new virus, attempting to kill each new victim faster than the previous. His grandiose plan for Frank is death in 48 hours, breaking previous medical records! Meanwhile the pill that Frank took, Drix arrives in the body and covers Frank's throat with ice to cover the irritation. Osmosis Jones becomes his newest partner. Now it's all up to only Osmosis and Drix to put an end of Thrax's plans before Frank gets sick forever and Shane will become an orphan!

Chris Rock: Bring the Pain

Chris Rock: Bring the Pain

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1996-06-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

58 min

Rated:

TV-MA

IMDB Ratings:

8.3 (2515 Reviews)

Director:

Keith Truesdell

Cast:

Writer:

Chris Rock

Fullplot:

After two years of performing and refining his material in night clubs, Chris Rock launches his national tour.

Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-07-10

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

65 min

IMDB Ratings:

(4860 Reviews)

Director:

Keith Truesdell

Fullplot:

Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humor to this 1999 standup comedy presentation from HBO. Also released as an album, Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker features Rock on-stage extolling his razor-sharp wit and wisdom on such topics as gun control, President Clinton, homophobia, racism, black leaders, and relationships.

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-02-16

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Australia, Germany, Canada

Runtime:

87 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (18221 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Elaine May

Warren Beatty

Chris Rock (screenplay)

Lance Crouther (screenplay)

Ali LeRoi (screenplay)

Louis C.K. (screenplay)

Fullplot:

It seems everyone is trying to get into heaven; at least those whose time is up. For Lance Barton, a struggling comedian and bicycle messenger, it's the last thing on his mind. His due date upstairs is 50 years away. In the meantime, he's got big dreams to pursue on Earth, such as landing a slot at the final Amateur Night Contest at the famed Apollo Theatre. Lance's has one little problem though - he ain't that funny. Thanks to an over-cautious emissary from heaven, Mr. Keyes, he's going to get hit (literally) with a much bigger problem. Showing that even God has difficulty finding good help these days, the inept minion mistakenly plucks Lance from a traffic accident - before it takes place. Transporting him to the Pearly Gates, or more accurately, the velvet roped-lines of the hottest club around, the error is finally addressed by Mr. King, the streetwise, no-nonsense head angel who manages the place from his plush windowed office. Since returning to his own body on Earth is impossible, the urban dwelling Lance reluctantly agrees to a normally unthinkable proposal. He'll occupy the body of a wealthy old white mogul, Charles Wellington, until a more suitable body can be found. Strangely enough, in a Park Avenue penthouse, servants and butlers become his new homeys as Lance works on his streetwise comedy routine for the big Apollo showdown. Living in the body of a callous old white man would be bizarre enough for Lance without falling in love with Sontee, the beautiful woman publicly battling Wellington's company at the same time. And if that wasn't enough, he's got to deal with the love affair between Wellington's wife and his personal assistant, and their plot to have him killed. Can reincarnation lead to self discovery, true love and a better stand up routine? Lance Barton is about to find out.

Head of State

Head of State

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-03-28

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (14429 Reviews)

Director:

Chris Rock

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Chris Rock

Ali LeRoi

Fullplot:

Mays Gilliam, a Washington D.C. neighborhood Alderman, is about to be red-lined out of his job. But after the untimely death of the party frontrunner, Gilliam is plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the limelight as his party's nominee--for President of the United States. The players in Gilliam's life include: Mitch Gilliam, his unsophisticated older brother who becomes his running mate; Kim, his ex-girlfriend who had once dumped him, but who now has a sudden change of heart as she sees a chance at becoming First Lady; Martin Geller, his campaign manager; Lisa Clark, the woman who truly believes in Gilliam; and Debra Lassiter, the woman who doesn't have faith in his candidacy, and is serving as his reluctant advisor.

Madagascar

Madagascar

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-05-27

Languages:

English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

86 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (236727 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Mark Burton

Billy Frolick

Eric Darnell

Tom McGrath

Fullplot:

At New York's Central Park Zoo, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo are best friends and stars of the show. But when one of the animals goes missing from their cage, the other three break free to look for him, only to find themselves reunited ... on a ship en route to Africa. When their vessel is hijacked, however, the friends, who have all been raised in captivity, learn first-hand what life can be like in the wild.

The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-05-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

113 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (118000 Reviews)

Director:

Peter Segal

Cast:

Writer:

Albert S. Ruddy (story)

Tracy Keenan Wynn

Sheldon Turner (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Paul "Wrecking" Crewe was a revered football superstar back in his day, but that time has since faded. But when a messy drunk driving incident lands him in jail, Paul finds he was specifically requested by Warden Hazen (James Cromwell), a duplicitous prison official well aware of Paul's athletic skills. Paul has been assigned the task of assembling a team of convicts, to square off in a big football game against the sadistic guards. With the help of fellow convict Caretaker, and an old legend named Nate Scarborough to coach, Crewe is ready for what promises to be a very interesting game. It's only the warden and the guards who have no idea who or what they're up against, with Paul the driving force behind the new team.

Chris Rock: Never Scared

Chris Rock: Never Scared

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2004-04-17

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

80 min

IMDB Ratings:

8.1 (3718 Reviews)

Director:

Joel Gallen

Cast:

Writer:

Chris Rock

Fullplot:

Are you ready for Rock? Actor/director/comedian Chris Rock performs a gutbusting set in this stand-up special taped before a live audience at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-11-07

Languages:

English, Italian

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

89 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (128717 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Etan Cohen

Eric Darnell

Tom McGrath

Fullplot:

The sequel to 2005's "Madagascar", in which New York Zoo animals, Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo, still stranded on Madagascar, start to leave the island. All of a sudden, they land in the wilderness of Africa, where Alex meets the rest of his family, but has trouble communicating with them after spending so much time at the Central Park Zoo.

I Think I Love My Wife

I Think I Love My Wife

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-03-16

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, India

Runtime:

90 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.5 (13338 Reviews)

Director:

Chris Rock

Cast:

Writer:

Chris Rock (screenplay)

Louis C.K. (screenplay)

Eric Rohmer (motion picture "Chloe in the Afternoon")

Fullplot:

Brenda wears comfortable, cotton panties; Nikki wears sheer, lacy thongs. Richard Cooper is in the middle, with a good job in Manhattan, a house in the suburbs, and two cute children with Brenda, his intelligent, good-looking wife who's a teacher. But there's no sex in this seven-year marriage, so Richard's bored. Into the mix walks Nikki, a sexy, sassy, single friend he's not seen in years. Nikki has problems and finds a reason to stop at his office every day. He tries to help, they have some fun, and he doesn't mention Nikki to Brenda. His work and reputation suffer. Is he about to scratch the seven year itch? What choices does Richard have?

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger - London, New York, Johannesburg

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger - London, New York, Johannesburg

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-09-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

79 min

Rated:

TV-MA

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (2895 Reviews)

Director:

Marty Callner

Cast:

Writer:

Chris Rock

Fullplot:

An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-06-08

Languages:

English, Norwegian

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

93 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

(105668 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Eric Darnell (screenplay)

Noah Baumbach (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still trying to get back to the Big Apple and their beloved Central Park zoo, but first they need to find the penguins. When they travel to Monte Carlo, they attract the attention of Animal Control after gate crashing a party and are joined by the penguins, King Julian and Co., and the monkeys. How do a lion, zebra, hippo, giraffe, four penguins, two monkeys, three lemurs travel through Europe without attracting attention and get back to New York? They join a traveling circus. Their attempts to get back to New York are consistently hampered by the Captain of Animal Control who wants to make Alex part of her collection. Once they make it back to New York Marty, Alex, Gloria and Melman realize that they want to be part of the traveling circus.

Grown Ups

Grown Ups

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-06-25

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

102 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

(165680 Reviews)

Director:

Dennis Dugan

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Adam Sandler

Fred Wolf

Fullplot:

In 1978, five 12-year-olds win a CYO basketball championship. Thirty years later, they gather with their families for their coach's funeral and a weekend at a house on a lake where they used to party. By now, each is a grownup with problems and challenges: Marcus is alone and drinks too much. Rob, with three daughters he rarely sees, is always deeply in love until he turns on his next ex-wife. Eric is overweight and out of work. Kurt is a househusband, henpecked by wife and mother-in-law. Lenny is a successful Hollywood agent married to a fashion designer; their kids take privilege for granted. Can the outdoors help these grownups rediscover connections or is this chaos in the making?

Merry Madagascar

Merry Madagascar

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-11-17

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

30 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (3416 Reviews)

Director:

David Soren

Cast:

Writer:

Eric Darnell

Tom McGrath

David Soren

Fullplot:

When Santa and his reindeer crash onto Madagascar it's up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melvin, and the penguins to save Christmas.

Brooklyn Boheme

Brooklyn Boheme

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-03-13

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

75 min

IMDB Ratings:

(93 Reviews)

Genres:

Documentary

Fullplot:

An intimate portrait of the black arts movement that exploded in Fort Greene from the mid 1980s through the 90s as told by writer, historian and Brooklyn resident Nelson George.

2 Days in New York

2 Days in New York

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-03-28

Languages:

English, French, Italian

Countries:

France, Germany, Belgium

Runtime:

96 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(11179 Reviews)

Director:

Julie Delpy

Cast:

Writer:

Julie Delpy (scenario)

Alexia Landeau (scenario)

Alexandre Nahon (participation)

Fullplot:

Marion (Delpy) has broken up with Jack (Two Days in Paris) and now lives in New York with their child. But when her family decides to come visit her, she's unaware that the different cultural background held by her new American boyfriend Mingus (Rock), her eccentric father, and her sister Rose who decided to bring her ex-boyfriend along for the trip, added to her upcoming photo exhibition, will make up for an explosive mix.

Grown Ups 2

Grown Ups 2

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-07-12

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

101 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (96872 Reviews)

Director:

Dennis Dugan

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Fred Wolf

Adam Sandler

Tim Herlihy

Adam Sandler (based on characters created by)

Fred Wolf (based on characters created by)

Fullplot:

After having the greatest time of his life three summers ago, Lenny (Adam Sandler), decides he wants to move his family back to his hometown and have them grow up with his gang of childhood friends and their kids. But between old bullies, new bullies, schizophrenic bus drivers, drunk cops on skis, psycho grade school girlfriends and 400 costumed party crashes he finds out that sometimes crazy follows you.

Top Five

Top Five

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-12-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

102 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.5 (16957 Reviews)

Director:

Chris Rock

Fullplot:

A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancèe talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show.

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