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51. Dysfunctional Friends (2012)
Not Rated | 111 min | Comedy, Drama
Nine friends split after college and reunite at the rich friend's funeral and find out that they will inherit if they can stay together at his mansion for five days.
Director: Corey Grant | Stars: Stacey Dash, Wesley Jonathan, Jason Weaver, Reagan Gomez-Preston
Votes: 934 | Gross: $0.01M
52. Mr. Box Office (2012–2015)
Comedy
The series centers on movie star Marcus Jackson (Bill Bellamy), who ends up getting sentenced to community service after engaging in an altercation with a paparazzo, forcing Marcus to put ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Bellamy, Jon Lovitz, Alex Thomas, Tony T. Roberts
Votes: 323
53. Under One Roof (I) (1995)
60 min | Drama
Short-lived (6 weeks) show about Neb Langston, a widowed African-American police officer sharing his Seattle home with his family.
Stars: Joe Morton, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Essence Atkins, Merlin Santana
Votes: 72
54. Coins for Christmas (2018 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
Single mom Madison finds herself scraping pennies together two weeks before Christmas after the IRS freezes her bank account, her ex fails to come through with any help and her boss fires ... See full summary »
Director: Jamal Hill | Stars: Essence Atkins, Stephen Bishop, Tyla Harris, Caleb T. Thomas
Votes: 157
55. Sister Code (2015)
R | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After the death of their mother, three foster sisters - the shrewd business woman, the free spirit, and the caregiver - find themselves fighting for their individual dreams and fighting each other in this tale of love, lust, and tragedy.
Director: Corey Grant | Stars: Amber Rose, Eva Marcille, Drew Sidora, Marcus T. Paulk
Votes: 430
56. The Wayne Brady Show (2002–2004)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Wayne talks to celebrity guests, has specials and giveaways(win a second honeymoon) and sings the occasional impromptu song. Between this and Whose Line, Wayne Brady has found his niche.
Stars: Wayne Brady, Alex Al, Jarod Miller, David Evangelista
Votes: 269
57. Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2007– )
Talk-Show
Up Close with Carrie Keagan is a comedy talk-show featuring ground-breaking, funny and uncensored interviews with Hollywood's A-list.
Stars: Carrie Keagan, Shark Firestone, Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone
Votes: 221
58. Coins Forever (2021)
83 min | Drama, Romance
Madison and Alec are flourishing in their dream jobs and have grown their budding romance but new challenges open old wounds and threaten to derail their relationship and their friendship.
Director: Tamara Bass | Stars: Essence Atkins, Nadej K. Bailey, Nicholas Barrera, Stephen Bishop
Votes: 63
59. Act Like You Love Me (2013)
Not Rated | 88 min | Comedy, Romance
Kelly Lofton is a young, successful dentist who has all the material things a woman could ask for. However, Kelly has struggled to find time for love in her busy schedule, so when her ... See full summary »
Director: Dan Garcia | Stars: Essence Atkins, Christian Keyes, Denyce Lawton, Lynn Whitfield
Votes: 394
60. Queens of Christmas
Comedy | Post-production
Director: Kenny Young | Stars: Terri J. Vaughn, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Essence Atkins, Aasha Davis
61. The D.L. Hughley Show (2019– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show
Late night interviews hosted by D.L. Hughley with co-host Jasmine Sanders covering news highlights, politics, cultural trends and issues impacting the African American community.
Stars: D.L. Hughley, Jasmine Sanders, Geoff Brown, J. Mandyam
Votes: 47
62. The Mo'Nique Show (2009–2012)
Comedy, Talk-Show
It is a late night talk show akin to "The Tonight Show," with comedienne Mo'Nique at the helm.
Stars: Mo'Nique, Rodney Perry, Tamala Jones, Tia Mowry
Votes: 161
63. Girlfriends' Getaway (2014 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy
A successful businesswoman has her life thrown into turmoil when her boyfriend unexpectedly ends their relationship and moves to another town.
Director: Roger M. Bobb | Stars: Garcelle Beauvais, Frances De Lancey, Essence Atkins, Brett Bengochea
Votes: 99
64. Holiday Road Trip (2013 TV Movie)
PG | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two feuding pet-shop employees fall for each other while escorting a celebrity dog on a Christmas promotional tour.
Director: Fred Olen Ray | Stars: Ashley Scott, Patrick Muldoon, Kip Pardue, George Hamilton
Votes: 649
65. A Screenshot to Santa
Family | Completed
Director: Monica Floyd | Stars: Essence Atkins, Tony Rock, Shai Moss, Kennedy Stephens
66. Battle Scars (I) (2015)
TV-MA | 94 min | Drama, War
Battle Scars examines the war experience as well as the wrenching change many veterans face on returning home. Luke Stephens (Zane Holtz) shows up on his brother Nicky (Ryan Eggold)'s ... See full summary »
Director: Danny Buday | Stars: Zane Holtz, Heather McComb, Fairuza Balk, David James Elliott
Votes: 243
67. XCU: Extreme Close Up (2001)
Thriller
From the producer of Friday the 13th and Freddy vs.Jason comes the next terrifying step in reality TV. An unpredictable and irresistible thriller about instant celebrity, primetime morality... See full summary »
Director: Sean S. Cunningham | Stars: Susan Egan, Sarah Chalke, Jay Michael Ferguson, Reggie Lee
Votes: 106
68. Charlie Hoover (1991)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Charlie is an accountant whose rat race life consists of an ungrateful family and boss Mr. Culbertson who ignores him. Then a miniature person Hugh advises him to live a little leading to crazy adventures.
Stars: Tim Matheson, Lucy Webb, Julie Hayden, Michael Manasseri
Votes: 47
69. Life After (2009–2013)
Biography
Stars: Flo Anthony, S. Tia Brown, Clay Cane, Kim Osorio
Votes: 50
70. Nikita Blues (2001)
R | 85 min | Drama
A teenage girl seeks love in all the wrong places.
Director: Marc Cayce | Stars: Essence Atkins, Roz Ryan, Mari Morrow, Kenny Lee
Votes: 85
71. My Sister's Wedding (2013)
Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy
Matthew and Sharon are one day away from their highly anticipated wedding when her sister Candice comes home from New York. Upon her arrival, Candice discovers that this "one in a million ... See full summary »
Director: Paul D. Hannah | Stars: Flex Alexander, Essence Atkins, K.D. Aubert, Azur-De
Votes: 85
72. Girlfriends Getaway 2 (2015 TV Movie)
84 min | Comedy
A bride and her three friends travel to Puerto Rico for her wedding when chaos ensues.
Director: Roger M. Bobb | Stars: Essence Atkins, Garcelle Beauvais, Victoria Lauture, Aj Oliveras
Votes: 88
73. Coins for Love (2020 TV Movie)
90 min | Romance
A new couple face the ultimate test when their respective exes walk back into their lives.
Director: Jamal Hill | Stars: Candace B. Harris, Essence Atkins, Nadej K. Bailey, Nicholas Barrera
Votes: 66
74. Nite Tales: The Series (2009– )
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Nite Tales: The Series" is a 2009 hosted horror anthology television series with host Flavor Flav as "Time Keeper".
Stars: Flavor Flav, Camilla Romestrand, Brigitte Nielsen, Danny Glover
Votes: 90
75. Black Don't Crack (TV Movie)
Comedy | Announced
Three long time girlfriends from college adjust to life now that they're older.
Director: Kelly Park | Stars: Sherri Shepherd, Essence Atkins, Tisha Campbell, Isaiah Mustafa
76. Sunday in Paris (1991 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
A pilot for an unsold NBC series. A single woman with three children realizes that her family has lost sight of their values and gives up her career as a daytime-drama actress in New York ... See full summary »
Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Brandon Quintin Adams, Debbie Allen, Hasan Almontashri, Essence Atkins
Votes: 29
77. Same Difference (2019)
TV-14 | 87 min | Mystery
As Tonya Keating grapples with the innate knowledge that her death is imminent, she is compelled to let go of the past and reconcile with her estranged twin sister.
Director: Derege Harding | Stars: Essence Atkins, Terrence Jenkins, Edwina Findley, Demetrius Shipp Jr.
Votes: 78
78. Sister Circle Live (2017–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show
Sister Circle is a daily talk show that empowers and inspires black woman to live their best life by tackling relationships, parenting, fitness, and personal finance issues.
Stars: Summer Jackson, Tamika Scott, Daneille Dani. Canada, Jernard Wells
Votes: 37
79. Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 (2023– )
60 min | Documentary
Celebrated actress Gabrielle Union is turning 50, and she's embarking on an adventure through four countries in Africa with her closest loved ones. On this journey she will experience the birthday bash of a lifetime.
Stars: Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Essence Atkins, Angie Martinez
Votes: 17
80. The Sin Choice (2020)
78 min | Drama
Doug Stephens, a high profile defense attorney, has had a life full of infidelity, lies, and deceit. On the morning of the biggest case of his career, he suffers a fatal heart attack. Now ... See full summary »
Director: J. Horton | Stars: Essence Atkins, Robin Givens, Leon, Elise Neal
Votes: 20
81. Looking Through Lillian (2001)
Unrated | 98 min | Drama, Thriller
An X-Rated 'Holly-Go-Lightly' flip flops between choosing life's uncertainty under her own direction or the "Good Life" provided by a twisted sister Gene.
Director: Jake Torem | Stars: Jade Henham, Sam Bottoms, Robert Glen Keith, Essence Atkins
Votes: 360
82. Here and Now (1992–1993)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Graduate student A.J. volunteers at a youth center that helps troubled kids.
Stars: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Charles Brown, Daryl Mitchell, Rachael Crawford
Votes: 47
83. Sea Cloud Park (2024)
17 min | Short, Drama
Director: Cameron Fife | Stars: Essence Atkins, Joshua Bitton, Sabrina Esterly, Jason E. Kelley
84. Love... & Other 4 Letter Words (2007)
R | 87 min | Comedy, Romance
In this warm-hearted romantic comedy, Stormy La Rue, a rising star T.V. Talk Show host in Philadelphia must dig her way out the hole she creates by telling an innocent white lie. Stormy's ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Ayromlooi | Stars: Tangi Miller, Flex Alexander, Essence Atkins, Aloma Wright
Votes: 180
85. Inside the Black Box (2022– )
Documentary
This spotlights the greatest artists of color and reflects on how one's complexion affected their journey to success.
Stars: Joe Morton, Tracey Moore, Lian Amado, Christina Uniqe Castellanos
Votes: 15
86. Face Value (2017)
Game-Show
Teams led by celebrity guest captains answer questions about people based on their appearances, and determine ultimately whether it's possible to judge a book by its cover.
Stars: Tiffany Haddish, Deon Cole, Essence Atkins, Brandon T. Jackson
Votes: 24
87. Black Actress (2013– )
88 min | Comedy
Stars: Mercedes Ilarraza, Devin Nikki Thomas, Rob Vincent, Stephen Cofield Jr.
Votes: 27
88. Reel Junkie (2007– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Kourosh Taj, Carrie Keagan, Elizabeth Spruill, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 59
89. Straight from the Horses Mouth (2009 Video)
Comedy
Director: Ursula Joyner | Stars: Quinton Aaron, Rosa Acosta, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Tatyana Ali
Votes: 20
90. Christmas Dilemma (2020 TV Movie)
Comedy
Newlywed couple Jay (Britt) and Monica (Hall) struggle to decide which set of in-laws they should join for their first Christmas. They eventually decide against picking one family over the ... See full summary »
Director: Essence Atkins | Stars: Alondra Amore, B.J. Britt, Brianna Butler, Hakim Callender
Votes: 66
91. From This Day Forward (2012 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 88 min | Family
"From This Day Forward" is a story of trust and expectations. As a married couple deals with baggage from the past, a newly-engaged couple deals with what the future might hold.
Director: Roger Melvin | Stars: Essence Atkins, Flame Marcus Gray, Leon, Jo Marie Payton
Votes: 50
92. The Bachelor Party (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 91 min | Drama
30-year-old Lance is marrying Michelle, the girl of his dreams, and his closest buddies, Trey, Reny and Akeem are throwing him a bachelor party. What starts out as an innocent evening of ... See full summary »
Director: Donald Welch | Stars: Essence Atkins, Ruth Blake, Keith Burke, Brandon Fobbs
Votes: 79
93. You Can't Hurry Love (2016 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 89 min | Romance
Stunned from the premature passing of a childhood friend, and recent news of her ex-husband's pregnant new wife, Angela Stephens realizes its time to shake off her 2-year stint of 'divorce ... See full summary »
Directors: Ogden Bass, Patricia Cuffie-Jones | Stars: Essence Atkins, Richard Brooks, Joyful Drake, Ivan Ellis
Votes: 19
94. Behind Her Faith (2020– )
Documentary
Four phenomenal women at the top of their game examine their personal journeys, highlighting the power of Faith as their driving force.
Stars: Niecy Nash, Aisha Hinds, Essence Atkins, Angelica Nwandu
Votes: 7
95. Kiki Mobile (2017– )
60 min | Talk-Show
To celebrate multicultural entertainers in America and also discover new talent, Kiki Melendez is taking her first-of-its-kind show on the road. The actress, comic and TV producer, best ... See full summary »
Stars: Sal Velez Jr., Kiki Melendez, Lamar Babi, Ada Luz Pla
Votes: 36
96. Darryl (2016)
22 min | Short, Drama
A lonely Iraq War Veteran is forced to face his past when his estranged daughter, with secrets of her own, unexpectedly re-enters his life.
Director: Christianna Carmine | Stars: Michael E. Knight, Lizzie Zerebko, Alan Pietruszewski, William Frederick Knight
Votes: 8
97. Solstice Ranch (2017)
Short, Comedy
Set in the late 90's at a whimsical retreat, this lighthearted short film test boundaries of friendships, relationships and family.
Director: Christianna Carmine | Stars: Matt Shively, Essence Atkins, Ryan Pinkston, Savannah Duardo
98. Nikita's Blues (1999)
15 min | Drama, Short
A teenage girl seeks love in all the wrong places.
Stars: Kenney Lee, Essence Atkins, Damion Hall, Mari Morrow
Votes: 14
99. Behind the Scenes of 'Deliver Us from Eva' (2003 Video)
Documentary, Short
Stars: Essence Atkins, Dartanyan Edmonds, Meagan Good, Gary Hardwick
100. The Chuey Martinez Show (2019–2020)
Talk-Show
Chuey Martinez is a pop culture junkie, and he'd like to talk about it. This thirty-minute talk show aims to celebrate all things music, gaming, art, culture, and entertainment-with a ... See full summary »
Stars: Chuey Martinez, Craig Low, Andrew Santiago, Frankie Quinones
Votes: 11