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- Coming to America. Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, John Amos. 308 votes. A delightful blend of humor, romance, and a touch of drama meld together seamlessly in this timeless fish-out-of-water story about an African prince seeking true love in the Big Apple.
- The Color Purple. Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery. 243 votes. A deeply emotional and poignant tale of two sisters' journey through love, loss, and triumph, this cinematic masterpiece captivates audiences with its raw performances and compelling storytelling.
- Beverly Hills Cop. Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton. 192 votes. Eddie Murphy shines as a wisecracking Detroit cop who travels to Los Angeles to solve his best friend's murder in this action-packed comedy-thriller.
- Lean on Me. Morgan Freeman, Robert Guillaume, Beverly Todd. 196 votes. This inspiring true story of a determined high school principal's efforts to turn around an inner-city school facing gang violence and drug abuse continues to motivate and empower audiences.
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- Coming To America (1988) Black Writer: Eddie Murphy. Black Stars: Eddie Murphy, Paul Bates, Garcelle Beauvais. What is this movie about? "An extremely pampered African Prince travels to Queens, New York, and goes undercover to find a wife who he can respect for her intelligence and will."
- The Color Purple (1985) Black Writer: Alice Walker. Black Stars: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey. What is this movie about? "A black Southern woman struggles to find her identity after suffering abuse from her father and others over four decades."
- Leon on Me (1989) Black Stars: Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume. What is this movie about? "The dedicated but tyrannical Joe Clark is appointed the principal of a decaying inner-city school and he is determined to improve by any and all means."
- Do the Right Thing (1989) Black Director: Spike Lee. Black Writer: Spike Lee. Black Stars: Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee. What is this movie about? "On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence."
People from all different walks of life, encounter racial tension, rape, responsibility, and the meaning of an education on a university campus. Director John Singleton Stars Omar Epps Kristy Swanson Michael Rapaport. 5. Waiting to Exhale. 1995 2h 4m R. 6.0 (12K) Rate.
- The Color Purple
- Stir Crazy
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil
- Lean on Me
- Glory
- Colors
- Harlem Nights
- I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
- Coming to America
- Krush Groove
Heart-wrenching but hopeful, The Color Purple is the story of a young black woman named Celie Harris and her experiences in early 20th century North Carolina. While it deals with dark themes such as racism, sexism, poverty, and violence, it also presents an objective view of the uglier aspects of American history, making this a film older kids and ...
The 1980s were filled with comedies starring a black lead, a type of movie arguably kicked into gear by Stir Crazy. It’s a buddy comedy starring the legendary duo of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, who play best friends framed for a crime and on the run from the law. With a total domestic gross of over $101,300,000, Stir Crazy is the most successful...
After Stir Crazy, Wilder and Pryor reunited in 1989 for their third movie together (the first being 1976’s Silver Streak). In this movie, Pryor plays a blind man named Wally, and Wilder is his deaf friend Dave. Framed for murder (a common occurrence in their movies), the duo must work together to unravel a mystery and catch the bad guys. While not ...
Before he played God (and Batman’s Best Buddy), Morgan Freeman starred as real-life principal Joe Clark. It tells the tale of Clark, often arrogant but never unwavering, as he attempts to clean up Eastside High from drugs and gangs while also battling city officials and local bureaucracy. Freeman’s performance is the main draw here, as he creates a...
As you’ve undoubtedly noticed by now, Morgan Freeman was a big deal throughout the 80s. In Glory, he was part of an all-star cast that included Denzel Washington, Andre Braugher, Matthew Broderick, and more. Glory tells the true story of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (Broderick), who led the first all-black volunteer company during the Civil War. Aside...
If you’re old enough, you might remember this movie’s classic theme song, performed by Ice-T. Colors tells the story of a rookie cop (Sean Penn) and his veteran partner (Robert Duvall) as they navigate the intricate and violent world of gangs in 1980’s East Los Angeles. While some elements of the film haven’t aged great, it still stands up for the ...
Harlem Nights is just as famous for who stars in it as what it’s about. The film is written and directed by Murphy, who wanted to make the film so that he could work with his comedy-hero, Richard Pryor. This comedy-drama stars Murphy and Pryor as co-owners of a nightclub in 1930s Harlem dealing with gangsters, corrupt cops, and other troubles. Asid...
A parody of 70s blaxploitation movies, I’m Gonna Git You Sucka helped introduce the world to the humor of Keenen Ivory Wayans and his troupe. Wayans directs and stars along with a terrific cast that includes Jim Brown, Bernie Casey, and Isaac Hayes. You’ll spot more than a few folks who went on to star in In Living Color, such as Damon Wayans and D...
Eddie Murphy was at the peak of box office popularity throughout the 80s, releasing several classics during the decade, including Coming to America. Far from a cult hit, Coming to America was popular upon release and finds new fans every year. It’s a classic fish-out-of-water tale starring Murphy as Prince Akeem, heir to the throne of his wealthy A...
Krush Groove is a bit of an oddity. It’s a musical comedy-drama based on the real-life story of Def Jam Records and Russell Simmons, who co-produced and served as a story consultant. The movie follows “Russell Walker,” head of the fledgling Krush Groove record label, as he attempts to navigate the world of early 80s hip-hop and rap. Interestingly, ...
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As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African American actors in Hollywood. Director Robert Townsend Stars Robert Townsend Craigus R. Johnson Helen Martin. 25. One False Move. 1991 1h 45m R. 7.1 (14K) Rate. 87 Metascore. A small town police chief awaits the arrival of a gang of killers.
Feb 20, 2024 · Here are some of the biggest 80s Black movies that have withstood the test of time and could still be entertaining for even those that weren’t around when they were made.
Feb 5, 2019 · 30 Best Black Movies of All Time. Akhilesh C. February 5, 2019. Audiences and artists have come to realize that exploring black lives does not necessarily mean making grim, depressing films that depict the brutal realities of slavery, drug use and poverty. These films, however, when made honestly, can be extraordinary.
