10 Movies Starring Taraji P. Henson

Baby Boy

Baby Boy

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-06-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

130 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (8717 Reviews)

Director:

John Singleton

Fullplot:

This is the story of Jody, an unemployed young black man, who's been living with his mother for several years, even though he's got a child of his own. Romantically, he's having relationships with two women: Yvette, the mother of his son, and a new interest.

Hustle & Flow

Hustle & Flow

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-07-22

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

116 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (32074 Reviews)

Director:

Craig Brewer

Fullplot:

Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention.

Not Easily Broken

Not Easily Broken

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-01-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

99 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

(2202 Reviews)

Director:

Bill Duke

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Brian Bird (screenplay)

T.D. Jakes (novel)

Fullplot:

After years of disagreeing on what true happiness, success, and love really are, Dave and Clarice Johnson have finally reached a breaking point in their marriage. When Clarice is hurt in a car accident, the obvious truth that more than just her injuries need immediate attention is exposed. Their odds of making it worsen as Clarice begins to see a physical therapist, and Dave develops a friendship with Julie and her teenage son Bryson. The acceptance and comfort he finds in them stirs his longing for a family and a passionate partner. As temptation tugs at Dave and Clarice pulls farther away, they must confront whether their vows are or are NOT EASILY BROKEN.

Once Fallen

Once Fallen

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-04-24

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

93 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

4.8 (1017 Reviews)

Director:

Ash Adams

Genres:

Crime

Fullplot:

The hardest part about moving on is saying goodbye.

The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-06-11

Languages:

English, Chinese

Countries:

USA, China

Runtime:

140 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (109068 Reviews)

Director:

Harald Zwart

Cast:

Writer:

Christopher Murphey (screenplay)

Robert Mark Kamen (story)

Fullplot:

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts "the karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.

Date Night

Date Night

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-04-09

Languages:

English, Hebrew

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

88 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (119459 Reviews)

Director:

Shawn Levy

Fullplot:

Phil and Claire Foster are a couple who have been married for several years. Their days consists of them taking care of their children and going to work and coming home and going to bed. But they find time to have a date night wherein they go out and spend some time together. When another couple they know announce that they're separating because they're in a rut, Phil feels that he and Claire could be too. So when date night comes Phil decides to do something different. So they go into the city and try to get into a new popular restaurant. But when it's full and still wanting to do this, Phil decides to take the reservation of a couple who doesn't show up. While they're having dinner two men approach them and instructs them to stand up and go with them. They think the men are with the restaurant and want to talk to them about taking someone else's reservation. But it appears the couple whose reservation they took crossed someone and the two men work for this person. The men are after something, but whatever it is they don't have it.

I Can Do Bad All by Myself

I Can Do Bad All by Myself

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-09-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

113 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

(8076 Reviews)

Director:

Tyler Perry

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Tyler Perry (screenplay)

Tyler Perry (play)

Fullplot:

When Madea catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids. But her attitude begins to change when Sandino, a handsome Mexican immigrant looking for work, moves into April's basement room. Making amends for his own troubled past, Sandino challenges April to open her heart. And April soon realizes she must make the biggest choice of her life: between her old ways with Raymond and the new possibilities of family, faith ... and even true love.

The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-08-31

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

93 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.6 (4738 Reviews)

Director:

Lance Daly

Fullplot:

Laugh at My Pain

Laugh at My Pain

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-04-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

89 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (3063 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon. Get an up-close and personal look at Kevin Hart back in Philly where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time. You will laugh 'til it hurts!

No Good Deed

No Good Deed

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-09-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

84 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.6 (10294 Reviews)

Director:

Sam Miller

Fullplot:

A lonely mother, invites a handsome car accident victim into her home. Desperate for a little attention, she doesn't realize she's entertaining a sociopathic, yet charming escape convict. In one terrorizing night her life completely changes as she fight for her own life and the life of her children in No Good Deed.

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