59 Movies & Shows by Black Directors, Writers, & Creators Streaming Now on Hulu
February 7, 2024
From Kenya Barris and Tyler Perry to Shonda Rhimes, Quinta Brunson, and Oprah Winfrey — Black directors, writers, producers, and creators are behind some of the biggest titles in television and film.
Learn more about the visionaries behind your favorite shows and movies streaming now on Hulu.
Kenya Barris TV Shows
Kenya Barris is a TV and film writer, producer, director, and actor best known as the creator of the hit ABC sitcom, Black-ish.
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Tyler Perry Movies
Tyler Perry is a multifaceted actor, filmmaker, and playwright best known for Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005), the Madea movies, and for breaking ground with the largest film production studio in the U.S. — Tyler Perry Studios.
Stream Tyler Perry Movies and TV Shows on Hulu
- Diary of a Mad Black Woman*
- Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns (2008)**
- Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011)*
- Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots*
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**Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns is available on Hulu with a Max® add-on subscription.
Martin Lawrence Movies and TV Shows
Starting his career as a stand up comedian in the 90s, Martin Lawrence has since gone on to become a prominent producer, writer, director, and actor.
Stream Martin Lawrence Movies on Hulu
- Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)
- Big Momma’s House 2 (2006)
- Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002)*
- Black Knight (2001)
- Big Momma’s House (2000)
- Blue Streak (1999)**
- Bad Boys (1995)**
- Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy (1994)*
- Martin**
*Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy and Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat are available on Hulu with a Max® add-on subscription.
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Jordan Peele Movies and TV Shows
An actor, comedian, and filmmaker, Jordan Peele got his start as a sketch comedian and actor alongside Keegan-Michael Key in the hit series, Key & Peele. But he later made his mark in cinema with his directorial debut, Get Out (2017).
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- Get Out*
- Us (2019)*
- Key & Peele
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Donald Glover Movies and TV Shows
Known as Childish Gambino in the music world, Donald Glover is a critically acclaimed rapper, writer, actor, director, and producer. Outside of his music career, Glover is best known for his acting roles in Atlanta and Community, as well as for his writing on the comedy series, 30 Rock.
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*Solo: A Star Wars Story is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Spike Lee Movies
Spike Lee is an iconic, American film director, producer, actor, author, screenwriter, and Oscar AwardⓇ winner for the film, BlacKkKlansman (2018), streaming now with Hulu + Live TV.*
Discover more Black history movies, including Amazing Grace (2018), streaming now on Hulu.
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- BlacKkKlansman*
- Amazing Grace**
- The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)*
- The Best Man (1999)*
- Tales from the Hood (1995)***
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**Amazing Grace is available on Hulu with a Max® add-on subscription.
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Issa Rae Movies and TV Shows
Issa Rae is a critically acclaimed actress, writer, and producer best known for the HBO series she co-created, co-wrote, and starred in — Insecure.
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- Insecure*
- A Black Lady Sketch Show*
- The Photograph (2020)**
*Insecure and A Black Lady Sketch Show are available on Hulu with a Max® add-on subscription.
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Shonda Rhimes TV Shows
Shonda Rhimes is the name behind some of the biggest shows in television history, like the hit ABC medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy, which is going on its 20th season. From Grey’s to Scandal and Station 19 — discover more of Rhimes’ iconic works streaming now on Hulu.
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John Singleton Movies and TV Shows
A director, screenwriter, and producer, John Singleton was a trailblazer in entertainment — becoming the first African American to be nominated by the Academy for Best Director for his debut film, Boyz n the Hood (1991).
Stream John Singleton Movies and Shows on Hulu
- Snowfall
- Boyz n the Hood*
- Four Brothers (2005)**
- Baby Boy (2001)
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Quinta Brunson TV Shows
Quinta Brunson is a social media personality turned Golden GlobeⓇ and Primetime Emmy AwardⓇ-winning writer, creator, actor, producer, and comedian. Stream new episodes of Quinta Brunson’s breakthrough show, Abbott Elementary, now on Hulu.
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*A Black Lady Sketch Show is available on Hulu with a Max® add-on subscription.
Oprah Winfrey Movies and TV Shows
The one and only Oprah Winfrey is a living legend known for The Oprah Winfrey Show in the 80s and 90s, and she’s since grown into one of the most successful and powerful women in entertainment.
Not only does she have her own network, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), she’s also the executive producer behind some of the most popular titles on Hulu streaming now, including Black Cake and Queen Sugar.
Stream Oprah Winfrey Shows on Hulu
- Black Cake
- The 1916 Project
- Queen Sugar
- The Hair Tales
- The Oprah Winfrey Show*
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017)**
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Lee Daniels Movies and TV Shows
An accomplished filmmaker, director, producer, and creator — Lee Daniels is best known for his directorial work on the Academy Award-winning film, Precious (2009) and for co-creating the hit FOX series, Empire.
Stream Lee Daniels Movies and Shows on Hulu
- The Wonder Years (Reboot)
- The Paperboy (2012)
- The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
- Empire
- Star
Ava DuVernay TV Shows
Known for her authentic storytelling through her impactful filmmaking, screenwriting, and production works, Ava DurVernay is a Primetime Emmy Award-winner, and an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee.
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins TV Shows
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a multifaceted playwright and television producer renowned for his contributions to contemporary theater and his work as a producer on the FX and Hulu Original series, Kindred.
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*Watchmen is available on Hulu with a Max® add-on subscription.
Tracy McMillan TV Shows
Spending her childhood in and out of different foster homes and making prison visits with her father has inspired Tracy McMillian’s ability to blend humor and wisdom in her works as a successful author, television writer, and relationship expert.
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