Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Ava DuVernay

51. Being Mary Jane (2013–2019)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

The life of a young Black woman, her work, her family and the popular talk show which she hosts.

Stars: Gabrielle Union, Lisa Vidal, Raven Goodwin, Margaret Avery

Votes: 4,295

52. Roll Bounce (2005)

PG-13 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink.

Director: Malcolm D. Lee | Stars: Shad Moss, Nick Cannon, Meagan Good, Brandon T. Jackson

Votes: 7,852 | Gross: $17.38M

53. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )

TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.

Stars: Stephen Colbert, Stay Human, Jon Batiste, Jen Spyra

Votes: 14,939

54. Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)

R | 109 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A police sergeant must rally the cops and prisoners together to protect themselves on New Year's Eve, just as corrupt policeman surround the station with the intent of killing all to keep their deception in the ranks.

Director: Jean-François Richet | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel Byrne, Maria Bello

Votes: 81,996 | Gross: $19.98M

55. Cop Out (2010)

R | 107 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Jimmy's rare baseball card is robbed. Since it's his only hope to pay for his daughter's upcoming wedding, he recruits his cop partner Paul to track down the robber, a memorabilia-obsessed gangster.

Director: Kevin Smith | Stars: Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, Juan Carlos Hernández, Cory Fernandez

Votes: 90,409 | Gross: $44.88M

56. Take the Lead (2006)

PG-13 | 118 min | Drama, Music

A dance teacher offers to conduct detention for a group of misfit students by teaching them ballroom dancing. He overcomes their insecurities and prejudices, to enter them in a dance competition.

Director: Liz Friedlander | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard

Votes: 26,681 | Gross: $34.74M

57. The Drew Barrymore Show (2020– )

TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor and optimism.

Stars: Drew Barrymore, Ross Mathews, Pilar Valdes, Mikel Welch

Votes: 1,032

58. DMZ (2022)

TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

In a near-future civil-war-torn America, fearless medic Alma sets out on a harrowing quest to find her missing son - crossing into the demilitarized zone of Manhattan, where a ruthless battle for control rages between rival gang leaders.

Stars: Rosario Dawson, Hoon Lee, Freddy Miyares, Jordan Preston Carter

Votes: 4,178

59. Biker Boyz (2003)

PG-13 | 110 min | Action, Drama

A son of the leader of a legendary group of an urban biker gang tries to retain his championship title.

Director: Reggie Rock Bythewood | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Derek Luke, Orlando Jones, Djimon Hounsou

Votes: 14,137 | Gross: $21.70M

60. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )

30 min | News, Talk-Show

"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell

Votes: 2,777

61. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )

TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Before the popularity of AncestryDNA, journalist and cultural critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. divulges the family trees of various celebrities, many times with stunning revelations.

Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., CeCe Moore, Anita Hill, Ty Burrell

Votes: 1,652

62. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)

TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show

A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.

Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Andy Lassner, Kym Douglas

Votes: 17,622

63. Colin in Black & White (2021)

TV-14 | 30 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

This drama series from Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay explores Kaepernick's high-school years and the experiences that led him to become an activist.

Stars: Jaden Michael, Nick Offerman, Mary-Louise Parker, Colin Kaepernick

Votes: 8,364

64. A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019–2023)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

A half-hour sketch comedy written by and starring Robin Thede.

Stars: Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black, Skye Townsend

Votes: 3,842

65. The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019– )

TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show

Singer Kelly Clarkson brings her gift of connection to a fun and funny hour each weekday, offering heartwarming stories, live musical performances, games and surprises.

Stars: Jason Halbert, Kelly Clarkson, Y'All, Lester Estelle

Votes: 1,122

66. 13th (2016)

TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Crime, History

An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.

Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Melina Abdullah, Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker, Dolores Canales

Votes: 37,735

67. Johnson Family Vacation (2004)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy

Buckle up for the wildest road trip of the year. A comedy adventure about a misfit family trying to survive outrageous obstacles (including one another) on a cross-country trek to their annual family reunion.

Director: Christopher Erskin | Stars: Cedric The Entertainer, Shannon Elizabeth, Shad Moss, Vanessa Williams

Votes: 8,418 | Gross: $31.18M

68. The Talk (2010–2024)

TV-14 | 42 min | News, Talk-Show

A weekday gabfest offering a female perspective on the day's headlines.

Stars: Sharon Osbourne, Julie Chen Moonves, Sheryl Underwood, Sara Gilbert

Votes: 2,381

69. Good Morning America (1975– )

TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show

They present the news and information source of the day's topics and journalism.

Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos

Votes: 2,038

70. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Seth Meyers hosts a late-night talk show.

Stars: Seth Meyers, The 8G Band, Fred Armisen, Ben Warheit

Votes: 7,920

71. The Fighting Temptations (2003)

PG-13 | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A New York advertising executive travels to a small Southern town to collect an inheritance but finds he must create a gospel choir and lead it to success before he can collect.

Director: Jonathan Lynn | Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyoncé, Mike Epps, Nigel Washington

Votes: 7,633 | Gross: $30.24M

72. Half Past Dead (2002)

PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

A man goes undercover in a hi-tech prison to find information to help prosecute those who killed his wife. While there he stumbles onto a plot involving a death-row inmate and his $200 million stash of gold.

Director: Don Michael Paul | Stars: Morris Chestnut, Steven Seagal, Matt Battaglia, Ja Rule

Votes: 16,768 | Gross: $15.36M

73. Sylvie's Love (2020)

PG-13 | 114 min | Drama, Music, Romance

When a young woman meets an aspiring saxophonist in her father's record shop in 1950s Harlem, their love ignites a sweeping romance that transcends changing times, geography, and professional success.

Director: Eugene Ashe | Stars: Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Eva Longoria, Aja Naomi King

Votes: 6,467

74. Waist Deep (2006)

R | 97 min | Action, Crime, Drama

An ex-convict (Tyrese) gets tangled up with a gang after his car is hijacked with his son inside.

Director: Vondie Curtis-Hall | Stars: Tyrese Gibson, Meagan Good, Larenz Tate, Shawn Parr

Votes: 10,548 | Gross: $21.32M

75. Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999 Video)

R | 93 min | Horror, Thriller

The Candyman is back, trying to convince his descendent, an artist, to join him.

Director: Turi Meyer | Stars: Donna D'Errico, Tony Todd, Alexia Robinson, Leonardo Guerra

Votes: 7,648

76. Two Can Play That Game (2001)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Romance

An arrogant career woman plays a series of heartless mind-games with her boyfriend to "put him in line," only to discover that he has a few tricks up his own sleeve.

Director: Mark Brown | Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union

Votes: 7,384 | Gross: $22.24M

77. Lincoln Heights (2006–2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Family

A family moves to a crime-filled area of the heights and tries to help the community and the convicts living there.

Stars: Russell Hornsby, Nicki Micheaux, Erica Hubbard, Rhyon Nicole Brown

Votes: 2,044

78. Deliver Us from Eva (2003)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Eva doesn't let her 3 sisters' men push them around. She's always butting in. How to pacify Eva? Find her a man. The men pay a playboy to be that man. The problem is - he falls in love with Eva.

Director: Gary Hardwick | Stars: Gabrielle Union, LL Cool J, Essence Atkins, Duane Martin

Votes: 7,743 | Gross: $17.57M

79. Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)

PG-13 | 118 min | Documentary, History, Music

Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.

Director: Questlove | Stars: Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis, Ethel Beatty

Votes: 13,937

80. Wings of Fire (2023– )

40 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A group of five young dragons who are prophesized to end a decades long war that has decimated the fictional lands of Pyrrhia and Pantala.

Votes: 33

81. The District (2000–2004)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Chief Jack Mannion becomes the police chief of Washington D.C. and cleans up the nation's capitol.

Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Roger Aaron Brown, Sean Patrick Thomas, Elizabeth Marvel

Votes: 1,775

82. Naomi (2022)

TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Follows a young woman and her hero's journey.

Stars: Kaci Walfall, Cranston Johnson, Alexander Wraith, Mary-Charles Jones

Votes: 5,720

83. #BlackAF (2020)

TV-MA | 36 min | Comedy

A father takes an irreverent and honest approach to parenting and relationships.

Stars: Rashida Jones, Kenya Barris, Iman Benson, Genneya Walton

Votes: 5,342

84. Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)

PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama

The owner of an historic South Side Chicago barbershop is pressured to sell out to a land developer, but must face the impact this would have on his close-knit community.

Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan | Stars: Ice Cube, Cedric The Entertainer, Eve, Queen Latifah

Votes: 16,002 | Gross: $65.11M

85. Trois (2000)

R | 93 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

Trouble erupts when a happily married couple bring in a third party to spice things up.

Director: Rob Hardy | Stars: Gary Dourdan, Kenya Moore, Gretchen Palmer, Soloman K. Smith

Votes: 758 | Gross: $1.16M

86. A Good Day to Be Black & Sexy (2008)

R | 92 min | Drama, Romance

A between-the-sheets peek at Black Love and Sexuality.

Director: Dennis Dortch | Stars: Kathryn Taylor Smith, Brandon Valley Jones, Chonte Harris, Marcuis Harris

Votes: 518 | Gross: $0.01M

87. Hair Show (2004)

PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Romance

Peaches, a hair stylist from Baltimore, and her estranged sister, Angela, the owner of an upscale salon in Beverly Hills, get reacquainted when Peaches decides to attend a celebration for ... See full summary »

Director: Leslie Small | Stars: Mo'Nique, Kellita Smith, Gina Torres, David Ramsey

Votes: 5,823 | Gross: $0.30M

88. The Red Line (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama

Follows three Chicago families as they journey toward hope and healing after an unarmed African American doctor is shot by a white cop.

Stars: Noah Wyle, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Aliyah Royale, Noel Fisher

Votes: 1,134

89. Held Up (1999)

PG-13 | 89 min | Comedy

What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets carjacked by a teenager and he is taken hostage in a stickup at the local Sip and Zip.

Director: Steve Rash | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Nia Long, Barry Corbin, John Cullum

Votes: 4,144 | Gross: $4.69M

90. Access Hollywood (1996– )

TV-PG | 30 min | News, Talk-Show

Celebrity information, Hollywood gossip, and other news from the world of entertainment.

Stars: Kit Hoover, Billy Bush, Scott Evans, Sibley Scoles

Votes: 928

91. Extra (1994– )

TV-PG | 30 min | News

Extra, a television news updates show on current events in the mass-entertainment business such as movies, TV, music, etc.

Stars: Renee Bargh, Charissa Thompson, Mario Lopez, Billy Bush

Votes: 963

92. CBS Mornings (2021– )

TV-G | 120 min | News

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Stars: Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Gayle King, Vladimir Duthiers

Votes: 138

93. The Rosa Parks Story (2002 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 97 min | Biography, Drama

A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.

Director: Julie Dash | Stars: Angela Bassett, Peter Francis James, Tonea Stewart, Von Coulter

Votes: 1,032

94. The Real (I) (2013–2022)

TV-PG | 42 min | Music, News, Talk-Show

"The Real" is an American talk show, which is hosted by Loni Love, Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and Garcelle Beauvais.

Stars: Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Loni Love, Tamera Mowry-Housley

Votes: 1,492

95. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )

TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show

The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents

Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan

Votes: 1,074

96. Tamron Hall (2019–2024)

TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Journalist Tamron Hall hosts in-depth and relatable conversations covering a variety of topics.

Stars: Tamron Hall, Kim Fields, Alfonso Ribeiro, Holly Robinson Peete

Votes: 250

97. Against the Ropes (2004)

PG-13 | 111 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.

Director: Charles S. Dutton | Stars: Meg Ryan, Omar Epps, Charles S. Dutton, Tony Shalhoub

Votes: 7,442 | Gross: $5.88M

98. Life Itself (2014)

R | 121 min | Documentary, Biography

The life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert.

Director: Steve James | Stars: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert, Gene Siskel, Martin Scorsese

Votes: 16,269 | Gross: $0.81M

99. The Golden Girls: Reimagined (2020)

Short, Comedy, Talk-Show

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Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood | Stars: Regina King, Sanaa Lathan, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lena Waithe

Votes: 38

100. Third World Cop (1999)

R | 98 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

A police officer returns to his neighborhood in Kingston, Jamaica to find himself in conflict with his childhood friend who is now the right-hand-man of the local gang-lord in a gun-running racket. Jamaica's highest-grossing film to date.

Director: Chris Browne | Stars: Paul Campbell, Mark Danvers, Carl Bradshaw, Winston 'Bello' Bell

Votes: 490 | Gross: $0.04M