Sort by IMDb Rating - Highest Rated Movies and TV Shows With Kenny Leon
- Job Types
- Movies or TV
- Genres
- Keywords
- IMDb Rating
- Instant Watch Options
- In Theaters
- Release Year
1.
Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode:
Poor Little Rich Girl
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
The Carringtons' move from a wedding to a funeral; Steven steps in to help Sam; Jeff declares war.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Nathalie Kelley, James Mackay, Robert Christopher Riley
Votes: 728
2. I'll Fly Away: Then and Now (1993 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 96 min | Drama
Lilly Taylor returns to her hometown for the first time in thirty years, where she remembers the dramatic events that led to her leaving, and learns what became of the Bedford family she used to work for.
Director: Ian Sander | Stars: Sam Waterston, Regina Taylor, Jason London, Ashlee Levitch
Votes: 210
3.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
Hello in There
(1990)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young boy refuses to speak after he witnesses his father's murder.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Alan Autry, Anne-Marie Johnson
Votes: 90
4.
Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode:
A Well-Dressed Tarantula
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
A dangerous newcomer threatens to destroy everything Cristal and Blake hold dear.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Nathalie Kelley, James Mackay, Robert Christopher Riley
Votes: 649
5.
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Episode:
Resistance
(2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, History
After ratification, violent atrocities, court rulings and the Lost Cause ideology systematically subvert the 14th Amendment's promises of equality.
Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kenny Leon | Stars: Mahershala Ali, Bobby Cannavale, Rafael Casal, Daveed Diggs
Votes: 94
6. Kasha and the Zulu King (2012 TV Movie)
41 min | Animation
A poor amaZulu boy, sold into slavery by his mother, returns to the land of his birth to find himself. Upon switching places with the Zulu prince who looks like him, he finds adventure, ... See full summary »
Director: Jai Anthony Lewis Husband | Stars: Chelci' Arnold, Joy Brunson, Everett Dixon, Shirley Franklin
Votes: 10
7.
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Episode:
Citizen
(2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, History
After escaping slavery, Frederick Douglass becomes a pivotal voice calling for citizenship for Black Americans, a dream realized in the 14th Amendment.
Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kenny Leon | Stars: Mahershala Ali, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Graham Greene, Martha S. Jones
Votes: 116
8.
Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode:
Ship of Vipers
(2018)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
Fallon goes to desperate measures to sell Carrington Atlantic to the Van Kirks; Kirby befriends the Colbys.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Nicollette Sheridan, Ana Brenda Contreras, James Mackay
Votes: 643
9. Unsung Hollywood (2014–2018)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series that profiles talented, influential black celebrities from Hollywood movies, television, comedy, and sports.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Charnele Brown, Joe Torry, John Singleton
Votes: 98
10.
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Episode:
Wait
(2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, History
As the civil rights movement gains momentum in the 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. orchestrates protests that goad President John F. Kennedy into action.
Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kenny Leon | Stars: Utkarsh Ambudkar, Asante Blackk, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Graham Greene
Votes: 82
11. Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, History
Will Smith hosts this look at the evolving, often lethal, fight for equal rights in America through the lens of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment.
Stars: Will Smith, Bryan Stevenson, Larry Wilmore, Samira Wiley
Votes: 1,562
12. Theater Talk (1996– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Susan Haskins, Michael Riedel, Jesse Green, Michael Musto
Votes: 38
13.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Much Ado About Nothing
(2019)
TV-G | Music, Musical
Classic Shakespeare romantic comedy featuring an all-black cast. Recorded live.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Jamar Brathwaite, Danielle Brooks, Grantham Coleman, Chuck Cooper
Votes: 33
14. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 902
15. The Start of Dreams (2010)
82 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
An award-winning stage director uses his influence to expose teenagers to the art of theatre through an intense Broadway monologue competition.
Director: Horne Brothers | Stars: Cherise Boothe, Bronner Brothers, Chris Chalk, Anthony Chisholm
Votes: 20
16.
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Episode:
Control
(2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, History
In the 1970s, women appeal to evolving interpretations of the 14th Amendment in their fight to achieve equality and control their own destinies.
Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kenny Leon | Stars: Sterling K. Brown, Bobby Cannavale, Laverne Cox, Joshua Jackson
Votes: 73
17.
Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode:
That Holiday Spirit
(2021)
TV-14 | Drama
Carrington Manor is decorated to the hilt as only the Carringtons can, but all is not well at the Manor. Kirby, Liam, Sam, and Culhane all deal with the recent events in very different ways.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Daniella Alonso, Elaine Hendrix, Rafael de la Fuente
Votes: 266
18.
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Episode:
Love
(2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, History
After decades of setbacks, the struggle for same-sex marriage equality culminates in an Ohio couple's case taken up by the Supreme Court in 2015.
Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kenny Leon | Stars: Bobby Cannavale, Laverne Cox, Whitney Cummings, Hannah Gadsby
Votes: 81
19.
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Episode:
Promise
(2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, History
Immigrants have long put their hope in America, but intolerant policies, racism and shocking violence have frequently trampled their dreams.
Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kenny Leon | Stars: Mahershala Ali, Sterling K. Brown, Laverne Cox, Graham Greene
Votes: 68
20.
Unsung Hollywood (2014–2018)
Episode:
Jasmine Guy
(2016)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Jasmine Guy, Debbie Allen, B-Fine, Darryl M. Bell
Votes: 6
21.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
Paper Castles
(1991)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Virgil puts himself in a compromising position when he uses inside information to inform a friend that he was cheated when he invested in a building project.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Alan Autry, Anne-Marie Johnson
Votes: 56
22. In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases and adventures of the police forces in and around Sparta, Mississippi.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Alan Autry, David Hart, Hugh O'Connor
Votes: 6,226
23.
Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode:
The Birthday Party
(2021)
TV-PG | 42 min | Drama
Blake warns Fallon about mixing marriage and business. Blake and Dominique finally see eye-to-eye. Adam continues his quest to become Chief of Staff, at any cost.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Daniella Alonso, Elaine Hendrix, Rafael de la Fuente
Votes: 360
24.
Private Practice (2007–2013)
Episode:
Heaven Can Wait
(2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Addison plans Bizzy and Susan's wedding while trying to keep her distance from the overly flirtatious Dr. Rodriquez. Sam is concerned about the care his longtime patient is receiving, and ... See full summary »
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Kate Walsh, Tim Daly, Audra McDonald, Paul Adelstein
Votes: 198
25. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
26.
Private Practice (2007–2013)
Episode:
'Til Death Do Us Part
(2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
As Violet continues to help Sam with Maya's wedding, Naomi refuses to take part as she works with Addison and Pete to save the life of a 25-week-old premature baby. Meanwhile, Cooper ... See full summary »
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Kate Walsh, Tim Daly, Audra McDonald, Paul Adelstein
Votes: 226
27. Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal (2016– )
Biography
"Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal" is the first nationally syndicated weekly Broadway entertainment program to reach theater fans throughout the country. Each episode features in-depth ... See full summary »
Stars: Tamsen Fadal, Paul Wontorek, Charlie Cooper, Kathryn Gallagher
Votes: 12
28. Dynasty (2017–2022)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Follows two of America's wealthiest families as they feud for control over their fortune and their children.
Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Rafael de la Fuente, Robert Christopher Riley, Sam Adegoke
Votes: 24,949
29. The 68th Annual Tony Awards (2014 TV Special)
180 min | Music
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Kevin Adams, Terence Archie, Brooks Ashmanskas
Votes: 99
30.
Gossip Girl (2021–2023)
Episode:
Posts on a Scandal
(2021)
TV-MA | Drama, Romance
While an accusation from Gossip Girl throws Julien's life into a tailspin, Zoya takes matters into her own hands. Kate faces backlash from her colleagues. Obie and Aki take a stand. Max navigates foreign emotions.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Jordan Alexander, Whitney Peak, Tavi Gevinson, Eli Brown
Votes: 365
31. 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: 1,026
32.
Ghost Whisperer (2005–2010)
Episode:
Excessive Forces
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy
When the ghost of a high school boy accuses a Grandview cop of murdering him, Melinda is convinced that his death wasn't a mere skateboarding accident.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Christoph Sanders, Jamie Kennedy
Votes: 204
33. Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 102 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the New Orleans-born crooner who began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Danielle Brooks, Olivia Washington, Joaquina Kalukango, Jason Dirden
Votes: 696
34. The Wiz Live! (2015 TV Movie)
TV-G | 111 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A live production of the 1975 Broadway musical, "The Wiz," which put a modern spin on the classic "Wizard of Oz" tale with a cast of African-American actors.
Directors: Matthew Diamond, Kenny Leon | Stars: Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba, Stephanie Mills
Votes: 2,564
35. Stars in the House (2020– )
60 min | Talk-Show
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley have created ... See full summary »
Stars: Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley, Jon LaPook, Jack Plotnick
Votes: 40
36.
Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode:
Something Desperate
(2019)
TV-PG | 42 min | Drama
Adam attempts to sabotage Blake and Cristal's plans; Dominique tries to reconcile with Jeff.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Daniella Alonso, Rafael de la Fuente, Sam Underwood
Votes: 547
37.
Ambitions (2019)
Episode:
The Thrill Is Gone
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Evan and Rondell demand justice from Greg; Bella's best friend Perla dispenses advice; Amara's suspicions are confirmed; Evan finds a new rival in Kent; Titus and Amara work to reconcile; ... See full summary »
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Brian White, Robin Givens, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans
Votes: 18
38. Hairspray Live! (2016 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show.
Directors: Kenny Leon, Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Dove Cameron, Martin Short, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth
Votes: 3,815
39. Giving Voice (2020)
PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary
This film follows the annual August Wilson Monologue competition and the thousands of high schoolers who enter the competition for the opportunity to perform on Broadway.
Directors: James D. Stern, Fernando Villena | Stars: Mary Alice, Annette Bening, Glenn Close, Viola Davis
Votes: 336
40. The Kudzu Christmas (2002 Video)
87 min | Family
A recent divorcee and her young son move to a small Georgia town to start anew. Mason befriends a lonely, recently widowed older man, and together they attempt to save several abandoned ... See full synopsis »
Director: Fred H. Dresch | Stars: John Lawhorn, Virginia Randall, Deborah Duke, Cheryl Booker
Votes: 28
41.
Ambitions (2019)
Episode:
Since I Lost My Baby
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Evan and Bell endure the worst day of their lives. A blast from the past haunt Evan and Rondell.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Brian White, Robin Givens, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans
Votes: 14
42. Private Practice (2007–2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A spin-off of the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" centering on the life of neonatal surgeon Addison Montgomery.
Stars: Kate Walsh, Paul Adelstein, KaDee Strickland, Taye Diggs
Votes: 29,023
43. The 76th Annual Tony Awards (2023 TV Special)
Music, Reality-TV
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre.
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Jodie Comer, Samuel L. Jackson, Ariana DeBose, Luke Evans
Votes: 47
44.
Colin in Black & White (2021)
Episode:
Dear Colin
(2021)
TV-14 | 33 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
In his senior year, Colin awaits an acceptance letter and the chance to play college football as his journey of perseverance leads to a profound lesson.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Jaden Michael, Nick Offerman, Mary-Louise Parker, Colin Kaepernick
Votes: 330
45. Ghost Whisperer (2005–2010)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy
Melinda Gordon, a newly married woman, possesses the gift of communicating with the dead. With her best friend Andrea's assistance, she helps the earthbound spirits to find peace and cross over.
Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim, Christoph Sanders
Votes: 49,852
46. A Raisin in the Sun (2008 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 131 min | Drama
An African-American family struggles with poverty, racism, and inner conflict as they strive for a better way of life. Based on the play by Lorraine Hansberry.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Sanaa Lathan, Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad
Votes: 2,145
47. The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013 TV Movie)
PG | 87 min | Drama, Family, History
The Watsons set out on a family road trip where their experiences give them a newfound courage to stand up for what is right and help them grow stronger as a family in the process.
Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Harrison Knight, Skai Jackson, Anika Noni Rose
Votes: 810
48. The 64th Annual Tony Awards (2010 TV Special)
180 min
Tony Award is the popular name of award, annually awarded for achievements in area of the American theatre, including a musical theatre. Complete official name of bonus - "Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre".
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Sean Hayes, Paula Abdul, Kevin Adams, Nick Adams
Votes: 76
49. The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal (2021– )
Talk-Show
Every week, the stars of the stage are highlighted in this nationally-syndicated entertainment show.
Stars: Paul Wontorek, Tamsen Fadal, Charlie Cooper, Beth Stevens
Votes: 22
50. Sherri (2022– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comedian and Emmy Award winner, presents live audiences with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations and daytime gatherings, including interviews with celebrities and people of interest.
Stars: Sherri Shepherd, Milly Almodovar, Tammy Pescatelli, Luenell
Votes: 142