List of the best Loretta Devine movies: For the Love of Ruth(2015), The Breaks(1999), Caged No More(2016), Politics of Love(2010), Woman Thou Art Loosed(2004), In the Hive(2011), Dirty Laundry(2006), Death at a Funeral(2010), Spell(2020), Chapter & Verse(2015), The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life Is Not a Fairy Tale(2006), This Christmas(2007) ... ...
Drama
USA
2015
106 Minutes
Loretta Devine Denise Boutte Gary Dourdan Gary Weeks Cranston Johnson Nadej Bailey Adrianne Walsh Glenn D. Bridges
Ruth Summerling has spent the majority of her life struggling to find her way and comes to some understanding of where exactly it is she belongs.
Drama
USA
1999
86 Minutes
Floria
Loretta Devine Mitch Mullany Lamont Bentley Edwin Hodge Darius McCrary Justin Doran Paula Jai Parker Carl Payne
Funny hood movie about a white boy from Ireland who was adopted by a loving, helpful and supportive black family and then was brought up in the predominant black neighborhood and he was the... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA|Greece
2016
97 Minutes
Aggie
Loretta Devine Kevin Sorbo Alan Powell Cassidy Gifford Cynthia Gibb Anthony Evans Dallas Lovato Abigail Duhon Christos Vasilopoulos George Kosturos Debra Wilson
Inspired by real events, CAGED NO MORE is the story of Aggie Prejean, a godmother on a desperate search to find her two goddaughters, Skye and Elle, who have been kidnapped by their ... See full summary »
Romance
USA
2010
93 Minutes
Shirlee Gupta
Loretta Devine Brian J. White Mallika Sherawat Tracey Walter Gabrielle Dennis Gerry Bednob Ian Reed Kesler Will Keenan Michele Specht
A comedy romance inspired by the slew of publicly documented election love stories that sprung up during Obama's Presidential push. The plot follows the fortunes of a campaign team caught up in a whirlwind of euphoric romances.
Drama
USA
2004
99 Minutes
Kimberly Elise Loretta Devine Debbi Morgan Michael Boatman Clifton Powell Idalis DeLeon Sean Blakemore Ricky Harris T.D. Jakes
young woman mother boyfriend preacher hairdresser friend gritty brutal powerful prison church los angeles rape drug addiction murder prison redemption religious conversion growing up discovery
An adaptation of Bishop T.D. Jakes' self-help novel, chronciling a woman's struggle to come to terms with her legacy of abuse, addiction and poverty.
Drama
USA
2011
111 Minutes
Michael Clarke Duncan Loretta Devine Vivica A. Fox Ali Liebert Roger Guenveur Smith Lil J Percy Daggs III
Sixteen-year-old Xtra Keys hopes to raise his son better than his boozy, razor-edged mother raised him, and he just might get his wish when he's thrust into an unorthodox alternative school full of underprivileged boys.
Comedy, Drama, Gay & Lesbian
USA
2006
107 Minutes
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
2010
88 Minutes
Keith David Loretta Devine Peter Dinklage Ron Glass Danny Glover Regina Hall Kevin Hart Martin Lawrence James Marsden Tracy Morgan Chris Rock
author brother blackmailer fiancée uncle son amusing madcap offbeat touching hilarious funeral car family home funeral home family death blackmail family secrets presumed dead
A funeral ceremony turns into a debacle of exposed family secrets and misplaced bodies.
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
USA
2020
91 Minutes
Omari Hardwick Loretta Devine John Beasley Lorraine Burroughs Hannah Gonera Kalifa Burton Tumisho K. Masha Steve Mululu André Jacobs Peter Butler Ri-Karlo Handy
pilot son father shaman voodoo priestess thrilling bleak disturbing creepy appalachia airplane woods house small town air disaster accident missing persons mysterious strangers voodoo fall
A man crash lands in rural Appalachia and awakens in the attic of a traditional Hoodoo practitioner. He desperately tries to break free from her dark magic and save his family from a sinister ritual before the rise of the blood moon.
Drama
2015
97 Minutes
Miss Maddy
Daniel Beaty Loretta Devine Omari Hardwick Selenis Leyva Marc John Jefferies Khadim Diop Justin Martin Muhammad Cunningham
gang leader older woman reformed criminal amusing charming heartwarming inspiring uplifting harlem, n.y. united states lifestyle changes meaning of life happiness life after prison companionship values love discovery transformation 2100s
A reformed gang leader returns to Harlem and takes a job delivering meals. When he meets and bonds with an older woman, the two of them discover there is hope and joy in their surroundings.
Biography, Drama
2006
96 Minutes
Loretta Devine Viola Davis Kadeem Hardison Jamia Simone Nash Chico Benymon Cedric Pendelton Jonell Kennedy Thomas Hyde III Paul Amadi
Barrino (Fantasia Barrino), a singer, overcomes hardships and gains fame by winning the third season of "American Idol."
Comedy, Other, Drama
USA
2007
117 Minutes
Ma Dear
Delroy Lindo Idris Elba Loretta Devine Chris Brown Keith Robinson Laz Alonso Columbus Short Sharon Leal Lauren London Mekhi Phifer Regina King
mother boyfriend son daughter husband marine engaging amusing house family secret christmas interracial relationship pregnancy infidelity love discovery 2000s
A Christmastime drama centered around the Whitfield family's first holiday together in four years.
Drama
USA
2010
134 Minutes
Juanita, Green
Kimberly Elise Janet Jackson Loretta Devine Thandie Newton Anika Noni Rose Kerry Washington Tessa Thompson Phylicia Rashad Whoopi Goldberg Macy Gray Michael Ealy
businessperson girlfriend wife husband emotional fiery gripping melodramatic apartment harlem, n.y. abuse betrayal loneliness unrequited love love discovery sacrifice 2000s
Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
Drama
USA
2014
90 Minutes
Malinda
Tatyana Ali Charles S. Dutton Loretta Devine Brad James Donna Biscoe Elizabeth Omilami Jael Roberson Takara Clark
A man tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Other, Romance
2019
90 Minutes
Loretta
Adelaide Kane Greyston Holt Loretta Devine Sunny Chen Lauren Bradley Hamza Fouad
When a food stylist returns home for Christmas, she learns that the elderly owner of her favorite childhood bakery is retiring and has started a contest to give the bakery away to whoever can re-create her famous 12 Days of Christmas recipes.
Drama, History
2018
90 Minutes
JoAnn Robinson
Meta Golding Roger Guenveur Smith Loretta Devine Isaiah Washington Shaun Clay
Comedy, Drama
2011
106 Minutes
Shirley
Tyler Perry Bow Wow Loretta Devine Cassi Davis Lauren London David Mann Tamela Mann Isaiah Mustafa Rodney Perry Shannon Kane Natalie Desselle
grandmother matriarch mother daughter son husband uplifting inspiring house atlanta georgia family cancer reunion mother/daughter relationship love 2000s
Madea (Tyler Perry) gathers the clan together to help her niece (Loretta Devine) cope with some distressing news about her health.
Romance, Comedy, Drama
USA
1995
121 Minutes
Gloria 'Glo' Matthews
Whitney Houston Angela Bassett Lela Rochon Loretta Devine Gregory Hines Dennis Haysbert Mykelti Williamson Michael Beach Leon Wendell Pierce Donald Faison
television producer single mother executive mistress lover husband amusing witty emotional household office salon infidelity romance friendship family career love forbidden love pursuit
Based on Terry McMillan's novel, this film follows four very different African-American women and their relationships with the male gender.
Other, Romance
USA
2018
90 Minutes
Emory Simons
Tatyana Ali Obba Babatundé Tempestt Bledsoe Loretta Devine Arsema Kayan Ellison Keshia Knight Pulliam Valarie Pettiford Cornelius Smith Jr.
A successful jingle writer is cajoled into returning to her hometown to write a song for the 50th anniversary of the annual Christmas Eve concert.
Comedy
USA
2011
108 Minutes
Mrs. Taylor
Angela Bassett Paula Patton Laz Alonso Loretta Devine Meagan Good Tasha Smith Julie Bowen DeRay Davis Valarie Pettiford Mike Epps Pooch Hall
lawyer bride groom mother family member businessman hilarious positive martha's vineyard estate family marriage wedding class conflict romance argument love rivalry 2010s
Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
Drama
USA
1997
87 Minutes
Leticia, "Coco"
Sandra Bernhard Joe Syracuse Kristy Swanson Tara Subkoff Loretta Devine Susan Barnes Renée Humphrey Sahara Lotti Tim Griffin
Jake is a 16-year-old girl whose mother left her. She finds her older sister Darlene in L.A., but Darlene turns her away. Darlene's neighbor Marci takes pity on Jake, allowing her to stay ... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2008
98 Minutes
Sister Doris
Ice Cube Katt Williams Tracy Morgan Loretta Devine Michael Beach Regina Hall Keith David Malinda Williams Chi McBride Clifton Powell Nicholas Turturro
thief best friend ex-girlfriend son pastor judge amusing rousing madcap baltimore church neighborhood street debt fatherhood robbery attempt black culture religion second chance quest
2 bungling, petty criminal BFFs try to rob a church, but someone from staff beat them to it. They spend the night with the church staff to get the money.
Comedy
2017
96 Minutes
Bride's Mother
Marlon Wayans Regina Hall Dennis Haysbert Loretta Devine Cory Hardrict Neil Brown Jr. Dave Sheridan Jason Davis
Rob Anderson is all set to marry the girl of his dreams, but can't quite get to the altar. He finds himself caught in a time loop, waking up naked in a hotel elevator over and over again.
Biography
1996
111 Minutes
Miss Mary
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.
Comedy
1999
94 Minutes
Principal
David Berry Jesse Littlejohn Stephanie Sawyer Loretta Devine Jeff Gendelman Grady Hutt Christopher Lambert Maurice Benard Loryn Locklin Gina Belafonte Robby Seager
A school's student body is split down the middle between children of divorce and those whose parents are still together.
Drama
USA
2001
132 Minutes
Margaret Calgrove
Sean Penn Michelle Pfeiffer Dakota Fanning Dianne Wiest Loretta Devine Richard Schiff Laura Dern Brad Allan Silverman Joseph Rosenberg Stanley DeSantis Doug Hutchinson
father daughter mentally disabled person lawyer foster mother friend disheartening profound emotional courtroom foster home apartment soccer game coffee shop school parenthood father/daughter relationship mental disability custody battle friendship
A mentally handicapped man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2014
86 Minutes
Barb Vaughn
Kristen Wiig Wes Bentley Linda Cardellini Joan Cusack Loretta Devine Jennifer Jason Leigh Thomas Mann James Marsden Tim Robbins Alan Tudyk
young woman lottery winner talk show host tv personality father daughter amusing lighthearted television studio stage united states lottery lottery ticket money wealth dreams television show depression father/daughter relationship discovery
When Alice Klieg wins the Mega-Millions lottery, she immediately quits her psychiatric meds and buys her own talk show.
Documentary
USA
2011
70 Minutes
Michael Beach Tisha Campbell-Martin Diahann Carroll Bernie Casey Rusty Cundieff Loretta Devine Bill Duke Roger Ebert Ralph Farquhar Berry Gordy Pam Grier
A look at Black romantic films by over 70 actors, directors, and producers and how those films have impacted the culture.
Comedy, Gay & Lesbian
USA
2000
104 Minutes
Health Counselor
Seth Gilliam Dwight Ewell Rockmond Dunbar Jazzmun Renoly Santiago Loretta Devine Vanessa Williams Devon Odessa Rudolf Martin
The tale of 4 gay African-American friends in L.A: shy, virginal photographer Marcus, outgoing Lothario Hill, hot-to-trot rich kid newbie Dante, and fabulous drag diva Crystal.
Sci-Fi
USA
1983
105 Minutes
Ms. Benson
Dina Merrill Martha Byrne Jack Gilford Mark Patton Donna Mitchell Loretta Devine
Anna Hart was always an odd child, a genius, a shoplifter, desperately afraid of flickering lights, with strange prophetic dreams. Simultaneously, several strange things begin to happen. A ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1988
98 Minutes
Verna McLaughlin
Sidney Poitier River Phoenix Richard Jenkins Caroline Kava Richard Bradford Richard Lynch Loretta Devine Lucy Deakins
fbi agent spy assassin teen boy father mother intricate tense confident san diego family home office mexican-american border trolly espionage extortion cold war secret life parent/child relationship serial murders
An F.B.I. Agent works to uncover an All-American family as Soviet sleeper Agents, and gets caught up in friendship with their unaware son.
Comedy
USA
1991
96 Minutes
Nadine Biggs
Terrence "T.C." Carson Lisa Arrindell Anderson Blanche Baker Nathaniel Afrika Hall Julia Campbell Bernie McInerney Loretta Devine Dan Albright
journalist anchorman producer fiancée best friend frenetic lighthearted spirited crime scene television studio newsroom wedding race relations african-americans television ambition arranged marriage exploitation rise transformation
A young black reporter begins to lose his identity.
Comedy
USA
1988
88 Minutes
Diane
Helen Slater Melanie Mayron Danitra Vance Adam Shaw Shirley Stoler Eileen Brennan Carol Kane Loretta Devine Stephen McHattie Christopher Guest Gwen Welles
Two girls try hard to find job as musicians. One of them play the cello and the other the violin. They have very little money, even to pay the rent. One day a friend (who's a drug dealer) ... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
2010
95 Minutes
Grandma
Bow Wow Brandon T. Jackson Naturi Naughton Keith David Charlie Murphy Gbenga Akinnagbe Terry Crews Loretta Devine Ice Cube Bill Bellamy Mike Epps
neighbor young boy grandmother ex-convict lighthearted hilarious street convenience store household projects paranoia wishes ambition gossip friendship fortune temptation rivalry rise 2010s
Kevin Carson is a young man living in the projects who has to survive a three-day weekend after his opportunistic neighbors find out he's holding a winning lottery ticket worth $370 million.
Comedy
USA
2007
93 Minutes
Dolly
Jason Jurman Warren Kole Joe Mantegna Kaley Cuoco Izabella Scorupco Joanie Laurer Jon Polito Loretta Devine Jeremy Rowley Scott Michael Campbell Mo Collins
2 friends graduate college and start at a law firm. Hogan is into cougars. Spence needs his employer's recommendation for Yale Law so being with his wife isn't smart. He helps Hogan start Cougar Club.
Romance
USA
2002
91 Minutes
Eric K. George Salli Richardson-Whitfield Treach Mari Morrow Richard T. Jones Robin Givens Adam Clark Angelle Brooks Denise Dowse Loretta Devine Robert Townsend
Comedy
USA
2009
84 Minutes
Parker Posey Amy Poehler Rachel Dratch Amber Tamblyn Seth Meyers Jane Lynch Missi Pyle Will Arnett Danny Arroyo Justin Hartley Sophie Monk
single woman friend senator daughter college student hilarious hysterical madcap south padre island beach spring break party deviant behavior debauchery sorority life boredom transformation wretched excess 2000s
Three women vacation together at a popular travel destination for college co-eds on spring break.
Drama
USA|Germany|Australia
2004
112 Minutes
Sandra Bullock Don Cheadle Matt Dillon Jennifer Esposito William Fichtner Brendan Fraser Terrence Howard Chris "Ludacris" Bridges Thandie Newton Ryan Phillippe Larenz Tate
district attorney wife criminal police officer producer shopkeeper creative powerful los angeles street family home police station shop racism class distinctions wealth marriage accident quest transformation
Los Angeles citizens with vastly separate lives collide in interweaving stories of race, loss and redemption.
Comedy
USA
1992
98 Minutes
Christopher Reid Christopher Martin Karyn Parsons Alysia Rogers Meshach Taylor Doug E. Doug Rick Ducommun Lamont Johnson Rhea Perlman Pauly Shore Mariann Aalda
nerd bad boy principal student parole officer drug dealer hysterical wild madcap outlandish high school classroom street jail trading places new life teen romance rap music friendship unlikely allies
A valedictorian and a juvenile delinquent have their school records switched and begin to be treated like the other.