Best Black Movies Ever (80-71)

This list is a celebration of storytelling, talent, and cultural impact. These 100 films represent the richness and range of the Black cinematic experience—from timeless classics to modern masterpieces. Whether groundbreaking, genre-defining, or deeply personal, each film has helped shape the legacy of Black cinema.

Explore the stories that have moved us, challenged us, and changed the landscape of film forever.

80. La Haine

1995; Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz; Vincent Cassel

79. Krush Groove

1985; Directed by Michael Schultz; Blair Underwood, Sheila E.

78. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

1999; Directed by Martha Coolidge; Halle Berry — TV

77. Purple Rain

1984; Directed by Albert Magnoli; Prince, Morris Day, Apollonia Kotero

76. Nothing But A Man

1964; Directed by Michael Roemer; Ivan Dixon, Abbey Lincoln

75. Hallelujah!

1929; Directed by King Vidor; Daniel L. Haynes, Nina Mae McKinney

74. Home Of The Brave

1949; Directed by Mark Robson; James Edwards

73. Hotel Rwanda

2004; Directed by Terry George; Don Cheadle, Sophie Okenedo

72. The Green Pastures

1936; Directed by Marc Connelly and William Keighley; Eddie Rochester Anderson, Rex Ingram

71. House Party

1990; Directed by Reginald Hudlin; Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Robin Harris