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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: 119,764 | Gross: $116.63M
2. Precious (II) (2009)
R | 110 min | Drama
In New York City's Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-route her life in a better direction.
Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey
Votes: 116,283 | Gross: $47.57M
3. Monster's Ball (2001)
R | 111 min | Drama, Romance
After a family tragedy, a racist prison guard re-examines his attitudes while falling in love with the African-American wife of the last prisoner he executed.
Director: Marc Forster | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Taylor Simpson, Gabrielle Witcher
Votes: 94,097 | Gross: $31.27M
4. Empire (2015–2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Music
A hip-hop mogul must choose a successor among his three sons who are battling for control over his multi-million dollar company, while his ex-wife schemes to reclaim what is hers.
Stars: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray
Votes: 41,069
5. The Paperboy (2012)
R | 107 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.
Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, Zac Efron
Votes: 39,672 | Gross: $0.69M
6. The Woodsman (2004)
R | 87 min | Drama
A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.
Director: Nicole Kassell | Stars: Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Yasiin Bey, David Alan Grier
Votes: 35,399 | Gross: $0.04M
7. The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
R | 126 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Follows Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she has a tumultuous affair.
Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund, Natasha Lyonne
Votes: 14,683
8. Shadowboxer (2005)
R | 93 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When an assassin is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she decides to carry out one final killing, assisted by her lover and stepson, Mikey.
Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito, Macy Gray
Votes: 6,949 | Gross: $0.37M
9. Star (2016–2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Music, Musical
A trio of women form a musical group in Atlanta.
Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny, Amiyah Scott
Votes: 5,090
10. Sold (I) (2014)
PG-13 | 94 min | Drama
A girl risks everything for freedom after being trafficked from her mountain village in Nepal to a brothel in India.
Director: Jeffrey D. Brown | Stars: Gillian Anderson, David Arquette, Priyanka Bose, Tillotama Shome
Votes: 1,999
11. The Reading (I) (2023)
TV-MA | 96 min | Thriller
The story follows Emma as she writes a book in order to cope with a deadly home invasion and now a new terror will be unleashed, after a reading performed in her home.
Director: Courtney Glaude | Stars: Mo'Nique, Chasity Sereal, Denisha Hardeman, Ian Haywood
Votes: 1,860
12.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Pilot
(2015)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Music
Lucious Lyon, told he has a terminal illness, needs one of his family members to step up and take over his company. Meanwhile his ex-wife, recently released from prison, has plans of her own.
Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 1,167
13.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
The Outspoken King
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Lucious has to defend Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists is involved in a shooting.
Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 856
14.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
The Lyon's Roar
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Cookie and Camilla face off over Hakeem; Jamal reveals news that surprises everyone.
Director: Danny Strong | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 786
15.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Unto the Breach
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Music
Cookie uncovers Anika's secret; Lucious must face his rival; the Lyon sons take drastic measures.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 786
16.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Our Dancing Days
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Lucious tries to brand Empire Entertainment as a family-run company.
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 776
17.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
The Devil Quotes Scripture
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Lucious learns that someone witnessed Bunkie's murder, Cookie seeks help from an old friend, and another woman causes tension between Hakeem and Tiana.
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 753
18.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Dangerous Bonds
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Cookie receives an anonymous gift she suspects may be a veiled threat from a person from her past.
Director: John Singleton | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 749
19.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Out, Damned Spot
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Vernon finds himself in a sticky situation; Jamal's ambition causes trouble in his relationships.
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 704
20.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
False Imposition
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Lucious tries to steal a major artist from his rival, Jamal works on composing original music, and Hakeem faces complications in the lead up to an important performance.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 699
21.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Who I Am
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Music
As the time comes for the Empire stock launch and the celebratory tribute concert, Lucious picks a successor, but hasn't reckoned with the response.
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 667
22.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
The Devils Are Here
(2015)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Music
Three months after his arrest, Lucious tries to run Empire Entertainment while in federal lockup; Cookie stages a star-studded concert in support of Lucious while Andre, Hakeem, Anika and Mimi Whiteman attempt a hostile takeover.
Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 662
23.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Sins of the Father
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Music
Andre starts a musical relationship with Michelle; a woman from Lucious' past returns.
Director: Rob Hardy | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 612
24.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Die but Once
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Music
Jamal and Lucious work toward a music-centered relationship, but Lucious has a game-changing secret.
Director: Mario Van Peebles | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 611
25. Loving Couples (1980)
PG | 97 min | Comedy
Wife is cheating her husband and the husband is cheating her back with her lover's girlfriend. The two cheating couples decide to go to a resort but they unintentionally pick the same one. Hilarity ensues.
Director: Jack Smight | Stars: Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Collins
Votes: 541 | Gross: $2.81M
26.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Et Tu, Brute?
(2015)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
Lucious makes a reckless move that could jeopardize everything; Cookie plans a concert at the prison where she was incarcerated for 17 years.
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 539
27.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Without a Country
(2015)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Music
Cookie and her cohorts decide to start their own small record label, but it's off to a bumpy start as everyone has different visions for the new label. As his first project for the new ... See full summary »
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 496
28.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Fires of Heaven
(2015)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
Cookie and Anika work together behind Lucious' back to pull off a surprise performance that catches the eye of Pitbull. Meanwhile, Lucious tracks down Frank Gathers' daughter, Young Ma, to ... See full summary »
Director: Craig Brewer | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 443
29.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Poor Yorick
(2015)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
Despite their feud, the Lyons decide to collaborate on a project that will benefit both companies; Lucious wants to make Vernon disappear.
Director: Danny Strong | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 436
30.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
A High Hope for a Low Heaven
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Cookie and Lucious have to work together to protect their children; Jamal wants to get back into the studio; Andre discovers a disciple.
Director: Mario Van Peebles | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 411
31.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Be True
(2015)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
Cookie and Anika work with Laz to throw an event to launch their company, showcase their artists and premiere a song written by Hakeem; Jamal works on his music with Ne-Yo; Hakeem begins a relationship.
Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 403
32.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Rise by Sin
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
Hakeem struggles to find a place for his fiancé, Laura, in his career and family; Cookie reveals the truth about Freda's father to Jamal; Jamal makes a sacrifice for Lucious.
Director: Paul McCrane | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 402
33.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
My Bad Parts
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Lucious releases a rap by Freda, which causes Hakeem to issue a rap-battle challenge; Cookie's sister visits; Jamal tries to land a big sponsorship deal; Anika receives life-altering news.
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 400
34.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
True Love Never
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Lucious considers a partnership with Jago, the founder of a streaming music company; Andre must achieve a delicate balance between his new values and his career; Hakeem tries to turn Laura into a star.
Director: Sylvain White | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 395
35.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Sinned Against
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
A former prison mate helps Cookie and her sister, Candace a deep connection forms when Jamal works with a critically acclaimed pop star; Cookie makes a discovery about Laz.
Director: Paul McCrane | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 385
36.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Death Will Have His Day
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Lucious declares he will do anything to regain his power, but Cookie has her own ideas; a major tragedy changes the lives of the Lyon family.
Director: Danny Strong | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 355
37.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Past Is Prologue
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
After a life-changing experience, Jamal refuses to make music until his family ends its seemingly endless cycle of violence and fighting. Meanwhile, the Feds are tailing Anika because they ... See full summary »
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 351
38. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983 TV Special)
130 min | Documentary, Music
The 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Renaldo Benson
Votes: 347
39.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
A Rose by Any Other Name
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Camilla sinks her claws into Hakeem, the acting Empire CEO, while the rest of the Lyon family members try to get him back on their side; Jamal gets backlash from his fans; Rhonda and Andre's marriage is tested.
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 342
40.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Light in Darkness
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
Hakeem leaves the altar, and a rooftop fight between Anika and Rhonda leads to a tragic fall; Lucious uses his streaming service to pursue his music legacy and clashes with Tariq, who leads a federal task force to investigate him.
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 340
41.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
The Lyon Who Cried Wolf
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
The discovery of a dark secret throws a wrench into Lucious' deeply personal music video about his mother; secret affairs compromise Hakeem and Jamal; Rhonda thinks she knows the identity of her attacker.
Director: Millicent Shelton | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 335
42.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
The Tameness of a Wolf
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Tensions rise between Lucious and his sons; Lucious recreates a traumatic interaction with his mother for a new music video; Tiana and Laura fight to be spotlighted during the Mirage a Trois tour.
Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 314
43.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Time Shall Unfold
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
Lucious releases his video and tries to maneuver his way back into the CEO position at Empire; Andre learns about his grandmother's mental illness as a way to better understand his own struggle; Anika makes a revelation.
Director: Cherien Dabis | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 294
44.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
More Than Kin
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
Lucious holds a fundraiser as part of a campaign to prove he should return as Empire's CEO; Hakeem considers whether or not to be a father to Anika's child.
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 288
45.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Sin That Amends
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Jamal partners with Angelo Dubois to host a summit for gun violence awareness; Lucious tries to win over Cookie; Hakeem and Shine start to record new songs together; Andre gets into trouble with the police.
Director: Craig Brewer | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 273
46.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
What Remains Is Bestial
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Music
Cookie asks superstar Kitty to record a new song with Jamal, in hopes of helping him regain his ability to perform; Andre gets into trouble; Hakeem and Gram vie for Tiana's attention.
Director: Millicent Shelton | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 270
47.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Cupid Kills
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Lucious starts seeing Angelo as a threat; Jamal takes his first big step towards recovery and faces Freda Gatz; Anika's return causes turmoil; Hakeem starts to have feelings for Nessa.
Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 266
48.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
What We May Be
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
Cookie needs to plan a family dinner that will impress Angelo's mother; home video pushes Cookie to confront secrets about her relationship with her father; Andre puts together a surprising duet.
Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 245
49.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Chimes at Midnight
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Music
When Empire is hacked, the leak creates feuds between the artists and among the Lyon family; Andre tries to prove his worth to the company; Lucious is determined to divide Cookie and Angelo; Jamal is caught in a love triangle.
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 242
50.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
A Furnace for Your Foe
(2016)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Music
Cookie hosts a free park concert to help Angelo appeal to the masses and win his bid to become mayor; the FBI continues its investigation of Lucious and freezes Empire's assets.
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 240