List of the best John Amos movies: The Watermelon Heist(2003), Dr. Dolittle 3(2006), Good Times(1974), Coming to America(1988), The World's Greatest Athlete(1973), The BeastMaster(1982), Bad Asses on the Bayou(2015), Mardi Gras for the Devil(1993), Die Hard 2(1990), Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection(2012), Coming 2 America(2021), Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song(1971) ... ...
Comedy
USA
2003
89 Minutes
Old Man Amos
John Amos Corey Holcomb Red Grant JB Smoove Anthony McKinley Shondrella Avery Monica Collier Rudy Ray Moore Max Perlich
family old man truck driver amusing house miami heist neighbors plot forbidden love
To make money fast the Browns come up with a plan to win a contest for "Watermelon Juice Afro Sheen," awarding $10,000 to whoever can find the juiciest, sweetest watermelon in the country.
Comedy, Kids & Family
2006
98 Minutes
John Amos Kyla Pratt Chelan Simmons Walker Howard Kristen Wilson Luciana Carro Tommy Snider Calum Worthy
mother daughter animal lighthearted playful camp ranch talking animal talent camping rivalry financial crisis rescue quest 2000s
A young woman (Kyla Pratt) uses her ability to talk to animals to save a dude ranch on the verge of financial collapse.
Comedy
1974
Minutes
Esther Rolle John Amos Jimmie Walker Ja'net DuBois Ralph Carter BernNadette Stanis
Florida Evans raises her family in a Chicago apartment building.
Comedy
USA
1988
116 Minutes
Cleo McDowell
Eddie Murphy Arsenio Hall John Amos James Earl Jones Shari Headley Madge Sinclair Eriq La Salle Allison Dean Paul Bates Louie Anderson Clint Smith
prince king queen restaurant owner daughter assistant lighthearted hilarious positive new york city queens, n.y. africa zamunda waldorf astoria hotel culture clash marriage royal life courtship disguise love
An extremely pampered African Prince travels to Queens, New York, and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and will.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
1973
93 Minutes
Coach Sam Archer
Tim Conway Jan-Michael Vincent John Amos Roscoe Lee Browne Dayle Haddon Billy De Wolfe Nancy Walker Danny Goldman
coach orphan assistant spiritual leader sports reporter amusing lighthearted endearing united states africa jungle college track college athletics running competition travel teamwork discovery adventure
A down on his luck coach travels to Africa where he spots the world's greatest athlete - a white Tarzan-type. The coach brings him back to the U.S. of A. to compete.
Adventure, Fantasy
USA|West Germany
1982
114 Minutes
Seth
Marc Singer Tanya Roberts Rip Torn John Amos Josh Milrad Rod Loomis Ben Hammer Ralph Strait Billy Jayne
A sword-and-sorcery fantasy about a young man's search for revenge. Armed with supernatural powers, the handsome hero and his animal allies wage war against marauding forces.
Comedy, Action
2015
84 Minutes
Earl
Danny Trejo Danny Glover Loni Love John Amos Davi Jay Jimmy Bennett Jaqueline Fleming Sammi Rotibi
bad boy veteran brutal frenetic witty louisiana kidnapping vengeance rescue 2010s
Frank Vega (Danny Trejo) and Bernie Pope (Danny Glover) find trouble when they travel to Louisiana for Carmen's wedding.
Horror
1993
95 Minutes
Capt. Hodges
Robert Davi Michael Ironside Lesley-Anne Down Margaret Avery John Amos Lydie Denier Mike Starr
A New Orleans police detective (Robert Davi) hunts a Mardi Gras serial killer (Michael Ironside) from centuries past.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
USA
1990
124 Minutes
Maj. Grant
Bruce Willis Bonnie Bedelia William Atherton Reginald VelJohnson Franco Nero William Sadler John Amos Dennis Franz Art Evans Fred Dalton Thompson Tom Bower
detective wife terrorist general thrilling suspenseful washington dulles international airport airplane church virginia terrorism love aviation politics heroism christmas love underdog rescue pursuit
John McClane attempts to avert disaster as rogue military operatives seize control of Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C.
Comedy
2012
114 Minutes
Pastor Nelson
Tyler Perry Eugene Levy Doris Roberts Tom Arnold Denise Richards Danielle Campbell Devan Leos John Amos Marla Gibbs Romeo Miller
investment banker family member aunt wife outlandish amusing office city georgia household witness protection embezzlement relocation culture clash transformation 2010s
Placed under federal protection in Madea's (Tyler Perry) Southern home, a Wall Street banker (Eugene Levy) and his dysfunctional family get a taste of the no-nonsense matriarch's special brand of tough love.
Comedy
USA
2021
Minutes
Cleo McDowell
Eddie Murphy Arsenio Hall James Earl Jones Wesley Snipes Tracy Morgan Leslie Jones Shari Headley John Amos Louie Anderson Jermaine Fowler Luenell
The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son.
Crime, Drama
1971
97 Minutes
Biker
Melvin Van Peebles Simon Chuckster Hubert Scales John Dullaghan West Gale Niva Rochelle Rhetta Hughes Nick Ferrari Ed Rue John Amos Lavelle Roby
orphan prostitute black panther police officer hell's angel intense brash hedonistic los angeles brothel tijuana, mexico south central racism police brutality false accusations running away revenge underdog escape 1940s
A black man (Melvin Van Peebles) flees to Mexico after killing two white policemen who beat a black militant.