List of the best Mario Van Peebles movies: USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage(2016), Red Sky(2014), A Clear Shot(2019), Armed(2018), Identity Crisis(1989), Superstition(2017), Black, White and Blues(2010), American Warships(2012), Seized(2020), Highlander III: The Sorcerer(1994), Exterminator 2(1984), Tied To a Chair(2009) ... ...
Drama, Action, History, War
USA
2016
135 Minutes
Director
Nicolas Cage Tom Sizemore Thomas Jane Matt Lanter Weronika Rosati Cody Walker Brian Presley Emily Tennant Callard Harris Emily Marie Palmer
captain lieutenant admiral childhood friend chief petty officer love interest thrilling tense intense suspenseful brash gripping philippines sea disaster world war ii uss indianapolis military seafaring courage
During World War II, an American navy ship is sunk by a Japanese submarine leaving 890 crewmen stranded in shark infested waters.
Action
USA|Russia
2014
100 Minutes
Director
Cam Gigandet Shane West Rachael Leigh Cook Bill Pullman Brian Krause Jason Gray-Stanford JC Chasez Jason-Shane Scott Kyle T. Heffner Wali Razaqi Mariya Guzeeva
fighter pilot partner private thrilling russia united states destruction honor search party rescue
Disgraced Top Gun fighter pilot Butch Masters leads a rogue squad in recovery of a WMD. Masters must navigate a fractured friendship, a love triangle, and must take to the skies to reclaim his military and personal honor.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA
2019
90 Minutes
Gomez
Mario Van Peebles Mandela Van Peebles Jessica Meza Marshal Hilton David Fernandez Jr. Tony Dew Kevin Bach Sandra Gutierrez Hao Do
A hostage situation at the Good Guys electronic store in Sacramento California goes a wry when bullets start flying. Will law enforcement be able to come in and save the day or will the hostage takers win.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
USA
2018
120 Minutes
Director
Mario Van Peebles Ryan Guzman Jemma Dallender Columbus Short Lane Garrison William Fichtner Dionne Warwick Melvin Van Peebles
A former U.S. Marshal struggling to put his life together after a case gone wrong. A former colleague reappears in his life and explains all of the survivors of the man's unit are suffering... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
1989
98 Minutes
Chilly D
Mario Van Peebles Ilan Mitchell-Smith Shelly Burch Richard Fancy Nicholas Kepros Richard Clarke Rick Aviles Tab Thacker
A rapper finds himself possessed by the soul of a dead fashion designer; frequently switching personalities.
Drama, Horror, Other, Sci-Fi
2017
Minutes
Mario Van Peebles Robinne Lee Brad James Demetria McKinney Tatiana Zappardino Morgana Van Peebles
The Mosleys keep the secrets and dark history of a town located on the outskirts of New Orleans.
Drama
2010
91 Minutes
Director
Michael Clarke Duncan Morgan Simpson Kiele Sanchez Tom Skerritt Taryn Manning Luke Perry Melvin Van Peebles Catherine McGoohan Heather Simpson
A stranger (Michael Clarke Duncan) has personal reasons for helping a would-be musician (Morgan Simpson) overcome his stage fright and get his career back on track.
Sci-Fi, Action
2012
90 Minutes
Captain Winston
Mario Van Peebles Carl Weathers Johanna Watts Elijah Chester Nikki McCauley Mandela Van Peebles Josh Cohen Devin McGhee
boat captain general enemy marine suspenseful thrilling gory brutal intense sea ship underwater war invasion hope sinking ship fight to the death adventure discovery rise
The crew of the USS Iowa wages war against a mysterious fleet of ships to stop them from destroying the Earth.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
USA
2020
85 Minutes
Scott Adkins Mario Van Peebles Steven Elder Karlee Perez James P. Bennett David Fernandez Jr. Mauricio Mendoza Aaron Gassor Justin Nesbitt Jordann Kimley Luis Gatica
special agent son kidnapped child kidnapper brutal frenetic intense thrilling beach california united states kidnapping assassination adventure pursuit 21st century
A former special forces agent's son is kidnapped and must now wipe out three dangerous crime syndicates, if he wants to see his son alive again.
Fantasy
UK|France|Canada
1994
99 Minutes
Kane
Christopher Lambert Mario Van Peebles Deborah Kara Unger Mako Raoul Trujillo Jean-Pierre Perusse Martin Neufeld Frederick Y. Okimura Daniel Do Gabriel Kakon Louis Bertignac
highlander fighter immortal sorcerer wife villain engaging charming confident suspenseful gripping japan new york city scotland fighting illusions power immortality relationships adventure
Deceived that he had won the Prize, Connor MacLeod awakens from a peaceful life when an entombed immortal magician comes seeking the Highlander.
Action
USA
1984
89 Minutes
Robert Ginty Mario Van Peebles Deborah Geffner Frankie Faison Scott Randolph
The flamethrower-wielding vigilante John Eastland returns to rid New York City of a drug lord and his gang.
Comedy
2009
95 Minutes
Billy Rust
Bonnie Loren Mario Van Peebles Robert Gossett Richard Franklin Sayed Badreya Ali Marsh Joselin Reyes
Numerous mishaps befall a would-be actress (Bonnie Loren) who has arrived in New York to do a screen test for a legendary director (Mario Van Peebles).
Crime, Drama
2005
93 Minutes
Jay Hernandez Mario Van Peebles Luis Guzman Michael Kelly Sean Combs Giancarlo Esposito Jaclyn DeSantis Burt Young Tony Cucci Mtume Gant
convict gangster friend brother partner young woman thrilling suspenseful harlem, n.y. strip club apartment prison heroin mafia corruption kidnapping loyalty racism adventure rise
A New York gangster (Jay Hernandez) forms an alliance with two criminals to become the most powerful drug kingpin in Spanish Harlem.
Crime, Drama
1985
85 Minutes
Tony
Brendan Ward Mario Van Peebles Megan Van Peebles Melissa Esposito Martin Zurla Jordan Abeles Barry Lynch Dan Lauria Bo Rucker Sean Ward
With help from an ex-convict (Mario Van Peebles), a 14-year-old (Brendan Ward) tries to blackmail his foster father who is involved in child pornography.
Crime, Drama
1998
95 Minutes
Ice-T Mario Van Peebles Burt Reynolds Rob Lowe Ivana Milicevic Thom Mathews Norbert Weisser Thomas Morris
A turf war erupts in a futuristic, anarchistic Europe between rival crime families supplying weapons.
Comedy, Adventure
USA
2008
99 Minutes
Pirate Captain
Melvin Van Peebles Stephanie Weeks Mario Van Peebles Glen Turner Teddy Hayes Alfred Preisser
A semi-autobiographical story about an adventurer whose journeys take him from Harlem to the high seas and back again.
Crime, Drama
2010
100 Minutes
Agent Hobbs
Aidan Quinn Andy Garcia Mario Van Peebles Danny Pino Claudia Ferri Luke Goss Gary Daniels Gina Gershon Bokeem Woodbine Jordan Belfi Geoffrey G. Ross
mexican banker director engaging thrilling on the run refuge war mobsters gangsters pursuit
Thugs, mobsters and federal agents go after a Ponzi scheme's former leader (Aidan Quinn), who has taken refuge in Mexico.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
2011
118 Minutes
Trevor
Saye Yabandeh Corey Sevier Mario Van Peebles Vince Lozano Travis Johns Rome Shadanloo
After his actions cause a woman (Saye Yabandeh) to lose her unborn child, a penitent thief (Corey Sevier) puts his fate in her hands.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Adventure
1987
89 Minutes
Jake
Lorraine Gary Lance Guest Mario Van Peebles Karen Young Michael Caine Judith Barsi Lynn Whitfield Mitchell Anderson
widow mother son love interest friend shark frightening suspenseful amity island coast bahamas ocean shark attack man vs. beast family hunting mourning survival revenge pursuit
A huge white shark harasses a New England widow (Lorraine Gary) and her marine-biologist son (Lance Guest) in the Bahamas.
Drama
USA
2010
97 Minutes
Rocky
Timothy Hutton Mira Sorvino Dana Delany Mario Van Peebles India Ennenga Laila Robins Stockard Channing Nadia Dassouki
NYC, 1979: Gabriel and Annie's marriage is falling apart with only their daughter holding it together. Gabriel quits his architect job to become a playwright, writing about his life. Annie and Liz leave.
Biography, Drama, History
2001
158 Minutes
Malcolm X
Will Smith Jamie Foxx Jon Voight Mario Van Peebles Ron Silver Jeffrey Wright Mykelti Williamson Jada Pinkett Smith Michael Michele Joe Morton Paul Rodriguez
boxer wife young boy friend lawyer inspiring united states africa boxing ring court household friendship boxing racism politics muhammad ali social change rise rivalry 1970s
Muhammad Ali (Will Smith) battles Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and George Foreman and raises controversy outside the ring.
Drama
USA
2018
101 Minutes
Pastor Bennett Baker
Tanner Stine Kristoffer Polaha Evan Hofer Kelsey Reinhardt Mario Van Peebles Mykelti Williamson Frances Fisher Jake McEntire Caleb Castille Caleb Emery Gianna Simone
football player high-school student brother coach nurse family member heartwarming emotional touching inspiring positive football field high school hospital track house athletic competition football injury love
Against the backdrop of high school football and track, two brothers in a small Southern town face escalating problems with two different world views, straining - but ultimately strengthening - the bonds of brotherhood.
Comedy, Drama, Music
2014
105 Minutes
Mr. Bolton
Alexandra Shipp Leonard Roberts Jordan Calloway Jeff Pierre Jasmine Burke Scott Shilstone Nick Cannon Mario Van Peebles
drummer young woman college student teamwork uplifting passionate spirited confident heartwarming college georgia brooklyn stadium dormitory bar competition rivalry new school leadership music
A young woman (Alexandra Shipp) aspires to become a trailblazing leader in her school's marching band.
Comedy
USA
1986
86 Minutes
Pino
Charles Grodin Robin Pearson Rose Gerrit Graham John Ashton Ellen Blake Megan Mullally Christopher Ames Jon Lovitz Mario Van Peebles Phil Hartman
George Lollar takes his family on vacation with "Club Sand", a shoddy and untrustworthy company. On their tropical island, they find soldiers everywhere, an unhelpful staff, inhospitable ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
USA
2015
99 Minutes
Hector
Jonathan Bennett Talulah Riley Rosa Salazar Samuel Hunt Cody Christian Giles Matthey Denzel Whitaker Willa Ford Mario Van Peebles Tim Daly
A young woman and her friends, who've been targeted by kidnappers, must do everything they can to survive after their limo is forced off the road and plunged into a canal.
Crime, Drama
1971
97 Minutes
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.