List of the best Jenifer Lewis movies: The Magic City(2013), Little Richard(2000), Playin' for Love(2013), Dirty Laundry(2006), The Cookout(2004), Madea's Family Reunion(2006), Juwanna Mann(2002), Not Easily Broken(2009), Think Like a Man(2012), Dancing in September(2000), Think Like a Man Too(2014), The Mighty(1998) ... ...
Drama
USA
2013
115 Minutes
Aunt Valerie
Jenifer Lewis Keith David Jamie Hector Latrice Jackson Amiya Thomas Coi Collins Erika Alexander Vanessa Baden
A feature length biography on the making of Adam R Steigert's A Grim Becoming.
Biography
2000
97 Minutes
Muh Penniman
Leon Jenifer Lewis Carl Lumbly Tamala Jones Mel Jackson Garrett Morris Anthony Lee Lahmard J. Tate Alimi Ballard Anthony Griffith Jonell Kennedy
rock star son pianist mother father singer frenetic emotional spirited georgia los angeles music hall recording studio stage racism rock 'n' roll religion music industry fame little richard
The flamboyant musician (Leon) experiences highs and lows through his music career, including confronting his father's murderer.
Comedy
2013
84 Minutes
Alize Gates
Salli Richardson-Whitfield Jenifer Lewis Esai Morales Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs Robert Townsend Melyssa Ford Elika Crespo Bobby McGee
An arrogant high school coach has his life turned upside down when a superstar player transfers to the school and his mother tries to take over the team.
Comedy, Drama, Gay & Lesbian
USA
2006
107 Minutes
Lettuce
Rockmond Dunbar Loretta Devine Jenifer Lewis Terri J. Vaughn Sommore Maurice Jamal Aaron Shaw Joey Costello Alec Mapa Veronica Webb Bobby Jones
A modern-day prodigal son story with a twist. It follows Patrick, a magazine writer, who seems to have the "perfect life," until one day, there is a knock at the door. On the other side stands a secret that brings him face to face with the traditional southern family he hasn't seen in over 10 years.
Comedy
USA
2004
88 Minutes
Lady Em
Ja Rule Tim Meadows Jenifer Lewis Storm P Meagan Good Jonathan Silverman Farrah Fawcett Frankie Faison Eve Danny Glover Queen Latifah
basketball player mother agent grandfather executive friend amusing brash playful new jersey suburb upscale neighborhood mansion basketball court barbecue family gathering cookout culture clash basketball relationships
Todd Anderson's life changes overnight when he signs a $30 million contract with the NBA. Determined not to forget who he is and where he's from, he throws a cookout for his family and friends from the hood, in his new neighborhood.
Comedy
USA
2006
107 Minutes
Milay Jenay Lori
Tyler Perry Blair Underwood Lynn Whitfield Boris Kodjoe Maya Angelou Jenifer Lewis Keke Palmer Cicely Tyson Rochelle Aytes Henry Simmons Lisa Arrindell Anderson
grandmother criminal niece abusive husband mother quirky touching amusing wedding house family home engagement abuse family dysfunction underdog revenge escape 2000s
While planning her family reunion, a pistol-packing grandma must contend with the other dramas on her plate, including the runaway who has been placed under her care, and her love-troubled nieces.
Comedy
USA
2002
91 Minutes
Aunt Ruby
Miguel Nunez Vivica A. Fox Kevin Pollak Tommy Davidson Kim Wayans Jenifer Lewis Ginuwine Annie Corley Tammi Reiss Heather Quella
basketball player cross-dresser agent basketball coach captain rapper amusing outlandish madcap basketball court charlotte, n.c. locker room sport tournament bank mansion women in sports cross-dressing schemes assumed identity basketball
A basketball star is booted out of the NBA when his on-court antics go too far, so he poses as a woman and joins the WUBA.
Drama
USA
2009
99 Minutes
Mary "Mama" Clark
Morris Chestnut Taraji P. Henson Maeve Quinlan Kevin Hart Wood Harris Eddie Cibrian Jenifer Lewis Niecy Nash Cannon Jay Albert Hall Jeff Krebs
husband wife mother physical therapist teen boy bishop inspiring charming melodramatic baseball field los angeles basketball court bedroom church family home car accident marriage accidental death rekindled romance career vs. family
A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.
Romance
USA
2012
122 Minutes
Loretta
Michael Ealy Jerry Ferrara Meagan Good Regina Hall Kevin Hart Taraji P. Henson Terrence Jenkins Jenifer Lewis Romany Malco Gary Owen Gabrielle Union
boyfriend friend girlfriend love interest playful uplifting amusing household apartment restaurant city relationships dating battle of sexes schemes discovery transformation 2010s
Four friends conspire to turn the tables on their women when they discover the ladies have been using Steve Harvey's relationship advice against them.
Drama
USA
2000
107 Minutes
Judge Warner
Nicole Parker Isaiah Washington Vicellous Shannon Malinda Williams Jay Underwood Michael Cavanaugh Mel Jackson Jenifer Lewis Marcia Cross Estelle Harris Juanita Jennings
television producer screenwriter actor network executive actress girlfriend lighthearted witty hollywood, calif. television studio office household street television show business workplace romance egoism workplace politics racial issues transformation
A black female TV producer struggles in Hollywood.
Romance
USA
2014
105 Minutes
Loretta
Adam Brody Michael Ealy Jerry Ferrara Meagan Good Regina Hall Dennis Haysbert Taraji P. Henson Terrence Jenkins Jenifer Lewis Romany Malco Wendi McLendon-Covey
friend mother husband wife driver cop amusing charming confident lighthearted heartwarming hysterical las vegas hotel bar club jail limousine friendship travel
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
Drama
USA
1998
100 Minutes
Mrs. Addison
Sharon Stone Elden Henson Kieran Culkin Gena Rowlands Harry Dean Stanton Gillian Anderson James Gandolfini Joseph Perrino Meat Loaf Aday Jenifer Lewis
teen boy boy gang member murderer biker mother sad touching school family home lake hospital unusual friendship disability abandonment outsider male bonding coming of age growing up transformation
Two young boys, both social outcasts in their small town, form an unlikely friendship.
Comedy
USA
2015
101 Minutes
Kevin Hart Josh Gad Affion Crockett Kaley Cuoco Jorge Garcia Dan Gill Corey Holcomb Ken Howard Colin Kane Cloris Leachman Jenifer Lewis
groom fiancé best man groomsman co-worker family member amusing campy charming los angeles office beach street dining room reception hall shyness friendship illusions wedding trouble
Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
Comedy
USA
1993
89 Minutes
Kathleen Turner Dennis Quaid Fiona Shaw Stanley Tucci Larry Miller Obba Babatundé Tom Arnold Park Overall Ralph Brown Jan Tríska Saul Rubinek
spy father arms dealer robber police detective visitor lighthearted suspenseful rousing new orleans mine zoo restaurant family spies baby-sitting crime retirement pursuit transformation
A spy couple on maternity leave in New Orleans, entertained by a mugger named Muerte, is called in when Novacek steals explosives.
Comedy, Drama
2011
90 Minutes
Demi Moore Penelope Spheeris Patricia Clarkson Rosario Dawson Ginnifer Goodwin Josh Holloway Kathy Najimy Bob Newhart Annie Potts
cancer patient amusing heartwarming united states breast cancer lifestyle changes discovery transformation 2000s
Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore, Patty Jenkins and Penelope Spheeris direct five short films that explore the impact of breast cancer.