Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Jeffrey Poitier

1. The Butler (I) (2013)

PG-13 | 132 min | Biography, Drama

As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.

Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda

Votes: 119,875 | Gross: $116.63M

2. Underground (2016–2017)

TV-MA | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, History

With the country on the brink of Civil War, the struggle for freedom is more dangerous than ever. Underground follows the story of American heroes and their moving journey to freedom.

Stars: Jurnee Smollett, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller

Votes: 5,543

3. Runaway Hearts (2015)

PG | 95 min | Drama, Family, Romance

At a poignant moment in their lives, 11-year-old Tevin and his 5-year-old sister Angel escape their dysfunctional home to live in the streets. With nowhere to go, Tevin and Angel meet two people who need a miracle just as badly as they do.

Director: Keith Alan Morris | Stars: John Schneider, Wendell Pierce, Ali Landry Monteverde, Jay Kenneth Johnson

Votes: 221

4. Six LA Love Stories (2016)

Not Rated | 80 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Over the course of one afternoon, in six different parts of Los Angeles, six couples connect, reconnect, or fall apart. Love Actually (2003) meets Magnolia (1999).

Director: Michael Dunaway | Stars: Beth Grant, Matthew Lillard, Carrie Preston, Stephen Tobolowsky

Votes: 83

5. Goombay Kids (2020– )

Family

A group of kids goes on adventures in The Bahamas to explore and learn more about the country.

Stars: Keara Jones, Javien Rankine, Adriana Nihon, Ravyn White

Votes: 10

6. A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story (2022)

90 min | Documentary

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Director: Kirk E. Kelleykahn | Stars: Amentha Dymally, Art Evans, Louise Fletcher, Lynn Hamilton

Votes: 11

7. Goombay Kids (2020– )
Episode: Conventional Wisdom Special Episode 2 (2023)

Family

The Goombay Kids are going to the Annual Cultural Convention at Atlantis Resort. Meanwhile in a different realm at the lost city of Atlantis, Sea Gods from around the world are congregating... See full summary »

Director: Kareem Mortimer | Stars: Aayan Albury, Stazzie Appleyard, Elena Bargo, Linzi Belton

8. Underground (2016–2017)
Episode: Troubled Water (2016)

TV-MA | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, History

The runners steal a floating barge and ride up river. August's chase takes him into Indian territory. Hawkes finds himself working with a posse to catch runaways within the area.

Director: Romeo Tirone | Stars: Jurnee Smollett, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller

Votes: 226

9. Underground (2016–2017)
Episode: Graves (2016)

TV-MA | 41 min | Adventure, Drama, History

Rosalee and Cato pose as free folks to get medicine after Noah got shot, while still being hunted by August and Jeremiah's posse. Sam is recaptured and returned to the plantation. Macon looks to rally his supporters.

Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Jurnee Smollett, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller

Votes: 234

10. Underground (2016–2017)
Episode: Cradle (2016)

TV-MA | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, History

The runners take shelter in Indian territory. James is put to work in the cotton field. Elizabeth discovers Boo alone after she was separated from her father. August learns his wife broke out of the Asylum.

Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Jurnee Smollett, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller

Votes: 244

11. Underground (2016–2017)
Episode: The White Whale (2016)

TV-MA | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, History

Everyone must pay for their sins when the day of reckoning arrives.

Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Jurnee Smollett, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller

Votes: 271