List of the best Glynn Turman movies: City Teacher(2006), Justine(2020), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom(2020), Kings of the Evening(2007), Attica(1980), Five on the Black Hand Side(1973), Thomasine & Bushrod(1974), Sextuplets(2019), Race to Freedom: The Story of The Underground Railroad(1994), Solace(2017), John Dies at the End(2012), A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich(1977) ... ...
Drama, Action
USA
2006
99 Minutes
Kevin Sawyer
Glynn Turman Frank Vincent Chuck D Ella Joyce Heather Tom Tommy Ford Elain R. Graham Kimberly Bailey Kyle Jason Jonathan Sale
A Jewish parole officer becomes a reading teacher for illiterate teens at a New York City high school and has a hard time motivating his students.
Drama
USA
2020
106 Minutes
Papa Don
Stephanie Turner Glynn Turman Daisy Prescott Ravi Cabot-Conyers Darby Stanchfield Christine Ko Josh Stamberg Cleo King Olivia Hamilton Melanie Hutsell Heather McPhaul
The Justice Society of America , a group of heroes aiding the allies in World War 2, acquire an ally from the future who sends them on an adventure that changes history.
Music, Drama, History
USA
2020
94 Minutes
Toledo
Viola Davis Chadwick Boseman Glynn Turman Colman Domingo Michael Potts Taylour Paige Dusan Brown Jonny Coyne Jeremy Shamos Joshua Harto
During a recording session, tensions rise between Ma Rainey, her ambitious horn player and the white management determined to control the uncontrollable "Mother of the Blues".
Drama
USA
2007
100 Minutes
Clarence Brown
Tyson Beckford Lynn Whitfield Glynn Turman Reginald T. Dorsey Linara Washington Bruce McGill James Russo Steven Williams Lou Myers Willard E. Pugh Justin Malloy
Homer Hobbs, home after two years in jail, discovers that life on the outside can be crueler than the back-breaking injustice of the chain gang. He returns to a bleak urban town caught in ... See full summary »
Drama
1980
97 Minutes
Charles Durning George Grizzard Glynn Turman Anthony Zerbe Henry Darrow Joel Fabiani Roger E. Mosley Morgan Freeman Michael Miller
prisoner prison guard hostage negotiator trooper disheartening tense gripping attica, n.y. prison cell prison life rebellion historical events accidental murder negotiation rivalry wretched excess underdog 1970s
Journalist Tom Wicker (George Grizzard) follows the 1971 New York prison revolt, described in his book "A Time to Die."
Comedy
USA
1973
96 Minutes
Gideon
Clarice Taylor Leonard Jackson Virginia Capers Glynn Turman D'Urville Martin Richard Williams Sonny Jim Ja'net DuBois Frankie Crocker
father mother brother sister fiancé emotional spirited los angeles household family dysfunction social change african-americans marital problems parenthood rebellion discovery love 1970s
In contrast to most of the violence-laden "blaxploitation" films of the period, this low-budget effort eschews exploitation for humanity and domestic drama. Leonard Jackson plays a barber ... See full summary »
Crime, Drama
USA
1974
93 Minutes
Jomo J. Anderson
Max Julien Vonetta McGee George Murdock Glynn Turman Juanita Moore Joel Fluellen Jackson D. Kane Bud Conlan
A rare blaxploitation classic starring Vonetta McGee and Max Julien, Thomasine and Bushrod was intended as a counterpart to Bonnie and Clyde. This pair of thieves, who operate in the ... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2019
99 Minutes
Leland
Marlon Wayans Bresha Webb Michael Ian Black Glynn Turman Debbi Morgan Molly Shannon Grace Junot Robert Pralgo Staci Harris
Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious journey to reunite with their remaining long-lost siblings.
Drama, History
1994
97 Minutes
Solomon
Janet Bailey Courtney B. Vance Dawnn Lewis Glynn Turman Tim Reid Falconer Abraham James Blendick Michael Riley Ron White Roy Lewis Ron Small
In the 1850s, escaped slaves embark on a perilous journey to Canada via the famed Underground Railroad.
Drama
USA
2017
101 Minutes
Clay
Hope Olaide Wilson Chelsea Tavares Lynn Whitfield Luke Rampersad Glynn Turman
Psychic John Clancy (Sir Anthony Hopkins) works with the F.B.I. in order to hunt down a serial killer.
Horror, Comedy, Sci-Fi
USA
2012
99 Minutes
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
Chase Williamson Rob Mayes Paul Giamatti Clancy Brown Glynn Turman Doug Jones Daniel Roebuck Tai Bennett Allison Weissman Fabianne Therese Jonny Weston
college students disturbing college invasion secret world flashbacks drugs out-of-body experience transformation
A new street drug that sends its users across time and dimensions has one drawback: some people return no longer human. Can two college drop-outs save humanity from this silent, otherworldly invasion?
Drama
1977
107 Minutes
Nigeria
Cicely Tyson Paul Winfield Larry B. Scott Helen Martin Glynn Turman David Groh Kevin Hooks Kenneth Green Harold Sylvester Erin Blunt
A ghetto boy (Larry B. Scott) becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother (Cicely Tyson) and foster father (Paul Winfield) help him fight it.
Comedy
2009
85 Minutes
Bishop Hightower
J. Omar Castro Robin Givens Natacha Itzel Elise Neal Glynn Turman Reginal Varice Gregory Williams
The pastor of a Baptist church has a dark secret that could cost him everything. He realizes everyone needs to be preached to -- including himself.
Kids & Family, Drama
2014
105 Minutes
Isaac Benson
Haley Ramm Keith Carradine Jade Pettyjohn Emily Bett Rickards Bryan Dechart Glynn Turman Kimberly Whalen Amber Dawn Landrum Haley Ganzel Leslie-Anne Huff Derrick Strickland
family inspiring ranch adventure horses love adventure 2010s
After receiving some unexpected news about herself, a teenager (Haley Ramm) experiences a challenging and exciting time on the rodeo circuit.
Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Comedy, Other
USA
1984
106 Minutes
Roy Hanson
Zach Galligan Phoebe Cates Hoyt Axton Frances Lee McCain Polly Holliday Scott Brady Glynn Turman Corey Feldman Dick Miller Keye Luke Judge Reinhold
salesman creature son monster inventor dark creepy household chinatown small town christmas young love showdown deception confrontation metamorphosis wretched excess 1980s
A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.
Drama
USA|Canada
2020
108 Minutes
Doc
Ben Affleck Al Madrigal Janina Gavankar Jeremy Radin Brandon Wilson Melvin Gregg Michaela Watkins Will Ropp T.K. Carter Glynn Turman Hayes MacArthur
basketball coach basketball player alcoholic team member inspiring passionate intense moving emotional basketball court high school house hometown basketball alcoholism failed marriage hope redemption fall discovery
Jack Cunningham was a high school basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Years later, when he reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his alma mater, he may get one last shot at redemption.
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
USA
2011
112 Minutes
Kyle Chandler Elle Fanning Joel Courtney Gabriel Basso Ron Eldard Noah Emmerich Riley Griffiths Ryan Lee Zach Mills AJ Michalka Glynn Turman
teen boy teen girl friend father deputy military officer thrilling emotional endearing suspenseful gripping heartwarming ohio train tracks lair small town household military base train crash filmmaking
During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town.
Musical, Drama
USA
2010
116 Minutes
Cher Christina Aguilera Eric Dane Cam Gigandet Stanley Tucci Julianne Hough Alan Cumming Kristen Bell Peter Gallagher Dianna Agron Glynn Turman
young woman waitress club owner dancer businessman friend campy charming fiery nightclub los angeles stage dance singing performance burlesque rise quest 2010s
A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.
Romance
USA
1998
124 Minutes
Angela Bassett Taye Diggs Regina King Whoopi Goldberg Suzzanne Douglas Michael J. Pagan Sicily Richard Lawson Barry Shabaka Henley Lee Weaver Glynn Turman
divorcée young man friend black woman stockbroker son amusing emotional touching jamaica island caribbean funeral marin county, calif. illness vacation may-december romance long-distance relationship career vs. love self-discovery
Stella is a highly successful, forty-something San Francisco stock broker who is persuaded by her colorful New York girlfriend Delilah to take a well deserved, first-class vacation to Jamaica.
Mystery & Thriller
2008
90 Minutes
Dick Van Dyke Barry Van Dyke Mia Cottet Shane Van Dyke Carey Van Dyke Scoot McNairy Susan Blakely Ned Schmidtke Anjul Nigam Wendy Glenn Glynn Turman
A criminology professor (Dick Van Dyke) investigates the death of a spiritual healer inside a meditation chamber.
Biography
1996
111 Minutes
Don Cheadle James Earl Jones Michael Beach Loretta Devine Clarence Williams III Forest Whitaker Eriq La Salle Nicole Parker Colin Cheadle Ronny Cox Monica Calhoun
The Harlem playground legend (Don Cheadle) picks himself back up after drugs and despair ruin his '60s basketball career.
Crime, Drama
USA
1992
108 Minutes
Laurence Fishburne Jeff Goldblum Victoria Dillard Charles Martin Smith Gregory Sierra Clarence Williams III Rene Assa Alex Colon Roger Guenveur Smith Sydney Lassick Kamala Dawson
undercover cop drug dealer drug enforcement agent dark tense raw los angeles drug trade police work crime deception fall temptation 1990s
A uniformed cop is recruited by a drug enforcement agent to infiltrate a drug smuggling ring looking to expand its operation.
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
USA
2010
107 Minutes
Matt Dillon Paul Walker Idris Elba Hayden Christensen Chris Brown Michael Ealy Tip "T.I." Harris Jay Hernandez Steve Harris Johnathon Schaech Marianne Jean-Baptiste
detective bank robber ex-convict pretty woman brother engaging gritty suspenseful los angeles bank hideout heist showdown crime pursuit rivalry 2010s
A group of bank robbers find their multi-million dollar plan interrupted by a hard-boiled detective.