Black Stories Movies

Dramas

Hidden Figures

Three African American women become unlikely heroes in the 1960s Space Race in this Best Picture Oscar® nominee.

PG • Space, Black Stories • Movie (2016)

ATL

Four Atlanta teenagers, whose lives revolve around hip-hop and rollerskating, face life-changing challenges on and off the rink.

PG-13 • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2006)

Save the Last Dance

A teen tries to fit in at an inner-city Chicago high-school after tragedy derails her dream of a dance career.

PG-13 • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2001)

Harlem Nights

Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor run the slickest nightclub around in this comedy set in the speakeasy world of 1930s Harlem.

R • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (1989)

Obsessed

A successful professional with a beautiful wife finds his idyllic life threatened by a temp in his office - a sexy blonde who just can't take "no" for an answer! A sultry, explosive thriller, with Ali Larter.

PG-13 • Black Stories, Thriller • Movie (2009)

Creed II

Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan). Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what's worth fighting for, and discover that nothing's more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can't escape your history.

PG-13 • Boxing, Sports • Movie (2018)

All Eyez on Me

Demetrius Shipp Jr. stars as Tupac Shakur in this stirring bio-pic that chronicles the life of the late rap superstar.

TV14 • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2017)

Vacation Friends

A couple meets up with another couple while on vacation in Mexico, but their friendship takes an awkward turn when they get back home.

R • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2021)

Changing Lanes

A minor car accident between a yuppie attorney and a recovering alcoholic triggers an all-out war.

R • Black Stories, Thriller • Movie (2002)

Idlewild

Andre Benjamin and Antwan A. Patton--a.k.a. Outkast--star in this musical fable set around a freewheeling Georgia nightclub in 1935.

R • Black Stories, Adventure • Movie (2006)

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940’s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to stop her from singing her controversial ballad, “Strange Fruit.”

R • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2021)

Mary J. Blige's Family Affair

The love story of Kendra and Ben picks up as Kendra and Ben move out of the city in hopes of finally building a life together. The family must come together to help Kendra and Ben save their relationship and stay true to their real love.

TVPG • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2025)

Soul Men

Estranged backup singers reluctantly travel together to a musical reunion.

R • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2008)

Kidnap

A mother stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.

R • Black Stories, Thriller • Movie (2017)

Undisputed

A heavyweight champion boxer is sent to prison, where he must face the penetentiary's reigning champ in the ring. A gritty slugfest.

R • Boxing, Sports • Movie (2002)

Bruiser

During summer break, 14-year-old Darious explores the boundaries of his manhood through tumultuous interactions with Malcolm his strict father and a burgeoning mentorship with mysterious drifter Porter.

TVMA • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2023)

Obsessed en Español

Un ejecutivo exitoso con una esposa hermosa, que antes fue asistente en su oficina, ve su vida perfecta amenazada por una nueva empleada que se revela como acosadora. Sharon se ve obligada a luchar para salvar su matrimonio y su propia vida.

PG-13 • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2009)

Rye Lane

Yas (Vivian Oparah) and Dom (David Jonsson), two 20-somethings both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London-helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance.

TVMA • International, Black Stories • Movie (2023)

No Good Deed

When a stranger shows up at the door of a devoted wife and mothe claiming car trouble, she offers her phone to help him. The invitation leads to a fight for survival when the stran invades her home and terrorizes her family.

PG-13 • Black Stories, Drama • Movie (2014)

Marshall

Thurgood Marshall encounters one of his earliest challenges in 1940.

PG-13 • Black Stories, Thriller • Movie (2017)

Starkeisha

Inspired by songs from Music For The Movement, a young woman is sent on an intense journey though her own subconscious that challenge her ideas of self-identity.

TVPG • Adventure, Black Stories • Movie (2022)