List of the best David Alan Grier movies: Sprinter(2018), Blankman(1994), Peeples(2013), The Poker House(2008), Boomerang(1992), The Hustle(2008), An En Vogue Christmas(2014), Beer(1985), A Soldier's Story(1984), Jumanji(1995), Tales From the Hood(1995), Off Limits(1988) ... ...
Drama
Jamaica|USA
2018
114 Minutes
Coach Miller
Dale Elliott David Alan Grier Lorraine Toussaint Bryshere Y. Gray Shantol Jackson Kadeem Wilson Dennis Titus
A boy separated from his mother who has moved to the U.S. for a better life, is set to be Jamaica's next track-and-field sensation.
Comedy
USA
1994
92 Minutes
Kevin Walker
Damon Wayans David Alan Grier Robin Givens Christopher Lawford Lynne Thigpen Jon Polito Jason Alexander Nick Corello
superhero brother sidekick grandmother news reporter mobster amusing lighthearted madcap illinois city apartment newsroom superheroes mafia crime fame mob hit revenge rise
A simpleton inventor becomes a superhero with a bulletproof costume and a low budget.
Romance
USA
2013
95 Minutes
Virgil Peeples
Craig Robinson Kerry Washington David Alan Grier S. Epatha Merkerson Tyler James Williams Melvin Van Peebles Diahann Carroll Malcolm Barrett Kali Hawk Ana Gasteyer Kimrie Lewis
psychologist girlfriend mother father family member amusing outlandish family estate marriage proposal family gathering family dysfunction psychoanalysis love discovery 2010s
Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace's hand in marriage.
Drama
USA
2008
93 Minutes
Screenwriter
Selma Blair Jennifer Lawrence Bokeem Woodbine David Alan Grier Sophia Bairley Chloƫ Grace Moretz Clarke Peters Tyla Abercrumbie Danielle Campbell Matthew Gerdisch Robert Gerdisch
lot single mother prostitute amusing house home poker struggle game discovery 1970s
A documentary on the life, musings, and sexual escapades of writer Samuel Delany.
Romance, Comedy
USA
1992
118 Minutes
Gerard
Eddie Murphy Halle Berry Robin Givens David Alan Grier Martin Lawrence Grace Jones Geoffrey Holder Eartha Kitt Chris Rock Tisha Campbell-Martin Lela Rochon
advertising executive womanizer boss coworker friend love interest amusing lighthearted new york city advertising office apartment love triangle romance office politics womanizing love rivalry discovery 1990s
A successful executive and womanizer finds his lifestyle choices have turned back on him when his new female boss turns out to be an even bigger deviant than he is.
Comedy
2008
97 Minutes
Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid
Charlie Murphy Al Shearer John Witherspoon David Alan Grier Tamala Jones Brigitte Nielsen Tommy "Tiny" Lister Kym Whitley
Other, Musical
2014
90 Minutes
The members (Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, Rhona Bennett) of En Vogue reunite for a Christmas concert to save a nightclub.
Comedy
USA
1985
82 Minutes
Elliott Morrison
Loretta Swit Rip Torn Dick Shawn Kenneth Mars David Alan Grier William Russ Saul Stein
ad executive businessman worker cowboy spokesman airy madcap bar city office advertising alcohol working class manipulation stereotypes unlikely hero rivalry discovery 1980s
An advertising firm, desperate to keep an account from a financially-ailing brewery, concocts a macho ad campaign centering on three losers who inadvertently prevent a robbery at a bar.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1984
101 Minutes
Corporal Cobb
Howard E. Rollins Jr. Adolph Caesar Denzel Washington Dennis Lipscomb Art Evans Larry Riley David Alan Grier Robert Townsend Patti LaBelle Wings Hauser Trey Wilson
investigator lieutenant army officer klansman bleak emotional intense louisiana army base small town murder military racism small-town life mystery discovery revenge 1950s
An African-American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II.
Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy
USA
1995
104 Minutes
Carl Bentley, Shoe Factory Cobbler 1969, Police Officer 1995
Robin Williams Bonnie Hunt Kirsten Dunst Bradley Pierce Bebe Neuwirth Jonathan Hyde David Alan Grier Patricia Clarkson Adam Hann-Byrd Laura Bell Bundy
brother sister hunter man boy girl lighthearted wild thrilling heartwarming jungle attic mansion street factory fantasy world board game family animal attack time warp
When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades - and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.
Comedy, Horror
USA
1995
97 Minutes
Carl
Clarence Williams III Joe Torry Wings Hauser Anthony Griffith Michael Massee Tom Wright David Alan Grier Brandon Hammond Rusty Cundieff Paula Jai Parker Corbin Bernsen
mortician drug dealer gangster racist boy cop outlandish frightening gory los angeles funeral home school jail office crypt black culture gang war violence retribution drugs
A funeral director tells four strange tales of horror with an African American focus to three drug dealers he traps in his place of business.
Crime, Drama
USA
1988
102 Minutes
Rogers
Willem Dafoe Gregory Hines Fred Ward Amanda Pays Scott Glenn Kay Tong Lim David Alan Grier Keith David Raymond O'Connor Richard Brooks
detective partner nun commanding officer prostitute suspect suspenseful thrilling saigon, vietnam nightclub tunnel street vietnam war prostitution serial murders investigation chase cover-up mystery pursuit
McGriff and Albaby are probably doing the worst law enforcement job in the world - they are plain clothes U.S. military policemen on duty in war-time Saigon. However, their job becomes even... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2018
85 Minutes
Coburn
Danny McBride Rosemarie DeWitt Luke Wilson Lolli Sorenson Elizabeth Gillies Kaitlin Olson David Alan Grier Cullen Moss Travis Hammer Jade Kammerman Audrey Walters
single mother real estate agent kidnapper daughter dog thrilling suspenseful disturbing gory hilarious house swimming pool arizona kidnapping extortion desperation humor rescue escape adventure
Set in the midst of the 2009 housing crisis, this darkly comedic story follows Cassie Fowler, a single mom and struggling realtor whose life goes off the rails when she witnesses a murder.
Comedy, Action
USA
2020
88 Minutes
Captain Hill
Ed Helms Terrence Little Gardenhigh Taraji P. Henson Betty Gilpin Andrew Bachelor Samantha Cole Garfield Wilson David Alan Grier Chance Hurstfield Fraser Aitcheson RonReaco Lee
Twelve-year-old Kareem Manning hires a criminal to scare his mom's new boyfriend -police officer James Coffee - but it backfires, forcing Coffee and Kareem to team up in order to save themselves from Detroit's most ruthless drug kingpin.
Comedy, Drama
USA|France
2003
91 Minutes
Jerry Robin Jr.
Gary Oldman Matthew McConaughey Kate Beckinsale Patricia Arquette Peter Dinklage Debbie Lee Carrington Ed Gale David Alan Grier
The story of a peculiar love triangle involving two brothers.
Romance
USA
2008
98 Minutes
The Griller
Samrat Chakrabarti Rebecca Hazlewood Gerry Bednob P.J. Byrne Nikki McCauley Rachael C. Smith Lauren Stamile Zack Ward Jaleel White David Alan Grier Manish Goyal
"A hard-hearted bachelor, working as a "relationship termination specialist," fools his friends into believing he iscapable of a relationship by enlisting the help of his charming and attractive cousin. Complications ensue."
Fantasy
USA
1990
97 Minutes
Paul Hogan Elias Koteas Linda Kozlowski Charlton Heston Doreen Lang Joe Dallesandro Raymond Sutton Douglas Seale Ruth Warshawsky Parley Baer Ben Slack
petty criminal god disabled person sister police officer businessman positive lighthearted youth club heaven church redemption friendship change of heart angels bank heist investigation transformation underdog discovery
A small-time crook becomes convinced he is an angel after a traumatic incident and resolves to perform the work of one.
Comedy
USA
2009
83 Minutes
Shoshana Bush Damon Wayans Jr. Essence Atkins Affion Crockett Christina Murphy Shawn Wayans Ross Thomas Amy Sedaris Brennan Hillard Chelsea Makela Kim Wayans
suburban girl street performer sister father coach dancer playful madcap hysterical city street high school household stage dancing performance romance class distinctions coming of age competition
Street dancer Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams as they enter in the mother of all dance battles.
Romance
USA
2017
120 Minutes
Kumail Nanjiani Zoe Kazan Holly Hunter Ray Romano Anupam Kher Zenobia Shroff Adeel Akhtar Bo Burnham Aidy Bryant Kurt Braunohler Vella Lovell
comedian graduate student young woman parent muslim charming emotional heartwarming chicago house hospital apartment romance interracial romance family gathering arranged marriage forbidden love transformation discovery 2010s
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA|Germany|South Korea|India|Canada
2000
88 Minutes
David Alan Grier Norman Lloyd Jon Polito Billy Crystal Ed Gale Corey Foxx Jeremy Maxwell
rocky bullwinkle russian spy television producer police officer mastermind madcap engaging hilarious frostbite falls pottsylvania hollywood, calif. tunnel courtroom world domination brainwashing unlikely heroes espionage talking animals friendship
When enemies Boris, Natasha, and Fearless Leader escape into the real world with a nefarious scheme, Rocky and Bullwinkle do the same, and team up with a young F.B.I. Agent to stop the trio.
Comedy
USA
2008
84 Minutes
Kevin P. Farley Kelsey Grammer Trace Adkins Robert Davi Jon Voight Chriss Anglin Geoffrey Arend Serdar Kalsin Leslie Nielsen Dennis Hopper James Woods
filmmaker george washington john f. kennedy terrorist gen. george patton country singer amusing outlandish patriotic barbecue concert hall havana film set middle east anti-war movement propaganda political activism documentary filmmaking spiritual visions redemption
An anti-American filmmaker who's out to abolish the July Fourth holiday is visited by three ghosts who try to change his perception of the country.