Top 10 Denzel Washington Movies

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Denzel Washington (Mount Vernon, NY) is an iconic trailblazing actor, producer, and director. He spent over thirty years proving over and over again that his the head honcho of acting. Denzel’s acting ability is always performed at the highest level and remains one of the most decorated actors in the business. He compiled a list of his most incredible films to date and would love to know what some of your favorite movies Denzel has starred in.

10. The Taking of Pelham 123

    R

    2009 ‧ Action/Thriller ‧ 1h 44m

    

    Outside of Denzel gracing our screens in The Taking Pelham 123, this is one of the most slept-on movies of all time. I grew up watching this movie on repeat. It was something about Denzel’s delivery that caught my attention instantly. The storytelling, cinematography, and acting in this movie are truly exceptional.

    

    Streaming on Netflix

9. Remember The Titans

   PG

   2000 ‧ Sport/Drama ‧ 2 hours

   

   This is a powerful movie with legendary scenes, beautiful characters, and outstanding performances from the entire cast, especially Denzel. He was astonishing in every piece of this movie. It pains me to rank it so low, but Denzel will forever be one of the best actors because of this movie.

   

   

   Streaming on Disney Plus

8. Flight

   R

   2012 ‧ Action/Thriller ‧ 2h 18m

   

   Denzel ate this role all the up! This movie allowed us to see Denzel in a different light when it comes to acting. Flight is a cinematically brilliant movie, and he showcased the importance of studying the craft and taking it seriously.

   

   Streaming on Max

7. Unstoppable

   PG-13

   2010 ‧ Action/Thriller ‧ 1h 38m

   

   An iconic duo between Denzel and Chris Pine was everything I needed growing up. The action, the storytelling, and the cast were the icing on the cake for me and my hopes of becoming a screenwriter.

   

   Streaming on Tubi

6. The Book of Eli

   R

   2010 ‧ Action/Sci-fi ‧ 1h 58m

   

   This movie came out the same year as Unstoppable, and it was easy to see how amazing Denzel’s acting ability is. In this movie, he gave us a perfect look at the main character's energy and did it well.

   

   Streaming on PrimevIdeo

5. Safe House

   R

   2012 ‧ Action/Thriller ‧ 1h 55m

   

   This movie had me scared of Denzel for a while until I realized that he was indeed is the best actor of our time. The way he made this film and delivered a ten-out-of-ten performance is phenomenal.

   

   Streaming on PrimeVideo

4. Roman J. Israel, Esq.

   PG-13

   2017 ‧ Thriller/Crime ‧ 2h 9m

   

   The poster itself screams, “I’m the acting king.”. He knows his ability to craft characters on screen is a brilliant timeframe. Denzel did an amazing job at portraying Roman, and we almost forgot that he was acting.

   

   Streaming on Sling TV

3. Malcolm X

   PG-13

   1992 ‧ Drama/Drama ‧ 3h 22m

   

   When Denzel and Spike Lee get together, it will be a masterpiece. Something about showcasing Malcolm X this way was completely needed and gave the community an insight into who he really was. Denzel knew he had an opportunity to prove his skills as an all-around actor, and he did just that.

   

   Streaming On PrimeVideo

2. American Gangster

   R

   2007 ‧ Thriller/Action ‧ 2h 40m

   

   American Gangster is hands down one of the best movies of all time. With this movie, Denzel clarified that he was not about to play games with the industry.

   “Never seen a person chew gum so beautifully before.” - Shareece Williams

Streaming on Starz

1. The Great Debaters

   PG-13

   2007 ‧ Drama/Historical drama ‧ 2h 6m

   

   When The Great Debaters came on, you knew you had to sit down and watch it. This is one of the most impactful movies to date. Not only did Denzel deliver a masterful performance, but he also did an incredible job directing the film.

   

   Streaming on Tubi

John Q

The Equalizer (Movie Series)

He Got Game

Antwone Fisher

Fences

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