List of the best Ving Rhames movies: Saving God(2008), Evil Angel(2009), King of the Avenue(2010), Zombie Apocalypse(2011), Pimp Bullies(2011), Day of the Dead(2008), Bridge to Nowhere(2009), The Wrath of Cain(2010), Animal 2(2007), Little John(2002), Animal(2005), Mafia(2011) ... ...
Drama
Canada
2008
101 Minutes
Armstrong Cane
Ving Rhames Dean McDermott Ricardo Antonio Chavira Dwain Murphy Genelle Williams Kate Todd Chris Collins Richard Leacock Phil Jarrett Egidio Tari Tosh Robertson
Convicted felon Rev. Armstrong returns back to his neighborhood a changed man looking to take over his father's old church. The neighborhood is tough and full of drugs and gangs. Through ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
USA
2009
123 Minutes
Carruthers
Ving Rhames Ava Gaudet Kristopher Shepard Richard Dutcher Jontille Gerard Bart Johnson J.J. Neward Marie Westbrook Desean Terry Rachel Emmers J.J. Boone
devil adam eve angel god brutal creepy shocking thrilling spectacular paradise underworld paradise satan horror revenge metamorphosis sacrifice adventure 2000s
When the young woman Emma Carillo is stabbed five times, paramedic Marcus Galan feels a great empathy for her and unsuccessfully tries to save her life in the Mercy Hospital. Meanwhile the ... See full summary »
Fantasy, Crime, Drama
USA|Canada
2010
93 Minutes
Norman De'Sha
A young drug dealer sells his soul to the devil in order to become the #1 seller on the block.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
USA
2011
87 Minutes
Henry
Ving Rhames Taryn Manning Johnny Pacar Gary Weeks Lesley-Ann Brandt Eddie Steeples Robert Blanche Gerald Webb
survivors gory thrilling island refugee camp apocalypse zombies epidemic escape
The Tough Titty is a strip club that's seen better days. Spider has been losing money on his business for years. Now it's finally getting the traffic he's always wanted... unfortunately, most of his patrons are undead.
Crime, Drama
Dominican Republic
2011
78 Minutes
Miguel
Ving Rhames Adrian Bellani Catalina Rodriguez Lizbeth Santos Steven Bauer Chiquinquirá Delgado Laura García Hemky Madera
Five suspects holding a piece of the truth behind an unsolved crime.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
2008
87 Minutes
Captain Rhodes
Ving Rhames Mena Suvari Nick Cannon Michael Welch Stark Sands Matt Rippy Ian McNeice AnnaLynne McCord Linda Marlowe Pat Kilbane
soldier demon zombie survivor chilling dark creepy disturbing frightening gory tense colorado small town horror epidemic saving the town escape metamorphosis underdog 2010s
Drama
2009
105 Minutes
Nate
Ving Rhames Bijou Phillips Danny Masterson Ben Crowley Daniel London Thomas Ian Nicholas Alexandra Breckenridge Annie Kitral
prostitute friend criminal engaging pittsburgh united states luck work crime rise fall
Drama, Action
2010
80 Minutes
Cain
Ving Rhames Robert Patrick Nipsey Hussle Gillie Da Kid Robert LaSardo Erick Nathan Jeanette Branch Johnny Chavez Anthony Dilio
Crime, Drama, Action
2007
93 Minutes
Animal
Ving Rhames Vicellous Shannon Chris Collins Yannick Bisson Deborah Valente Conrad Dunn Benz Antoine Richard Waugh Kedar Brown Kevin Duhaney
inmate father son fighter killer criminal brutal fiery thrilling folsom state prison courtyard prison cell california framed for murder prison life racial tension family relationships rise to power brawling
Drama
2002
96 Minutes
John Morgan
Ving Rhames Gloria Reuben Ruben Santiago-Hudson Adilah Barnes Robert Bailey Jr. Patty Duke Ellis E. Williams Elizabeth Anne Smith Dex Elliott Sanders Hayden Tank Henry Sanders
father daughter grandchild law clerk judge heartwarming tender texas ranch los angeles father/daughter relationship adoption reconciliation pregnancy family dysfunction transformation pursuit love 2000s
A woman (Gloria Reuben) discovers that the child she gave up for adoption years ago was taken in by her estranged father (Ving Rhames).
Crime, Drama
2005
93 Minutes
Executive Producer
Ving Rhames Jim Brown Chazz Palminteri Terrence Howard Faizon Love Wes Studi Beverly Todd Paula Jai Parker
criminal inmate revolutionary son fiery powerful thrilling gripping prison inner city violence gangs prison inner-city life conspiracy father/son relationship transformation discovery 2000s
A fellow inmate (Jim Brown) helps a brutal convict (Ving Rhames) transform himself into a civil citizen.
Drama, Crime
2011
81 Minutes
Renzo Wes
Ving Rhames Pam Grier Sean Derry Jack Erdie Barret Hackney Patrick Jordan Melanie Marden Robert Patrick Heather Rae Young
detective thug gangster brutal underworld morgue mafia justice pursuit rivalry
Renzo (Ving Rhames) and his crew wreak havoc on the streets and they leave bodies wherever they go. A detective (Pam Grier) vows to do whatever it takes to bring the thugs to justice -- even if it means breaking the law.
Drama, Gay & Lesbian
2000
97 Minutes
Ving Rhames Alfre Woodard Jessika Quynn Reynolds Mykelti Williamson Johnathan Wallace Philip Hayes Blu Mankuma Lorena Gale James Kidnie Peter Williams Guy Fauchon
writer single mother daughter drug dealer drug addict drag queen intense moving chicago nightclub apartment paris adoption abandonment family drug addiction singing christianity transformation growing up
A drag queen (Ving Rhames) mourning the loss of his lover takes in a drug addict (Alfre Woodard) and her daughter (Jessika Quynn Reynolds).
Horror
USA|Canada|Japan|France
2004
100 Minutes
Sarah Polley Ving Rhames Jake Weber Mekhi Phifer Ty Burrell Michael Kelly Kevin Zegers Michael Barry Lindy Booth Jayne Eastwood Boyd Banks
mother police officer husband wife guard zombie chilling creepy frightening milwaukee house street shopping mall death survival escape trust desperation pursuit metamorphosis
A nurse, a policeman, a young married couple, a salesman and other survivors of a worldwide plague that is producing aggressive, flesh-eating zombies, take refuge in a mega Midwestern shopping mall.
Comedy
USA
2009
89 Minutes
Jeremy Piven Ving Rhames James Brolin David Koechner Kathryn Hahn Ed Helms Tony Hale Jordana Spiro Ken Jeong Rob Riggle Alan Thicke
car dealer sidekick co-worker love interest daughter best friend lighthearted confident hysterical car dealership airplane strip club office bankruptcy race against time romance schemes business sales quest
Used-car liquidator Don Ready is hired by a flailing auto dealership to turn their Fourth of July sale into a majorly profitable event.
Drama
USA
2004
103 Minutes
Ja Rule Ving Rhames Pam Grier Tatyana Ali Paul Benjamin Tia Carrere Giancarlo Esposito Frank Langella Joe Morton Al Sapienza
Reggie tries to escape his sordid past only to be pulled back for one more heist. When the heist goes bad, it leaves a reverend dead with Reggie left to sort out what happened.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2012
90 Minutes
Val Kilmer Ving Rhames Luke Goss Rebecca Da Costa Bonnie Somerville Matt Barr Christian Baha
A group of strangers trapped in a time warp house where a terrible event transpired exactly 100 years prior.
Mystery & Thriller, Adventure, Action
USA
2021
Minutes
Luther Stickell
Tom Cruise Ving Rhames Simon Pegg Rebecca Ferguson Esai Morales Vanessa Kirby Henry Czerny Hayley Atwell Pom Klementieff Shea Whigham
Seventh entry in the long-running Mission: Impossible series.
Drama
2014
90 Minutes
Cecil
Whoopi Goldberg Ving Rhames Mekhi Phifer Kimberly Elise Anika Noni Rose Tichina Arnold Lyriq Bent Arnold Pinnock
Worried that her next asthma attack may kill her, a woman (Whoopi Goldberg) tries to solve the problems of her estranged husband (Ving Rhames) and their four adult children.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
2012
105 Minutes
Luke Goss Ving Rhames Danny Trejo Dougray Scott Tanit Phoenix Robin Shou Frederick Koehler Tanya van Graan
criminal racer contestant rival engaging thrilling suspenseful intense gripping auto race racetrack auto racing danger friendship fear car racing competition adventure discovery rivalry
Only one victory away from winning his freedom, legendary driver Carl Lucas (Luke Goss) enters the first Death Race to take place in the brutal Kalahari Desert.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
2010
96 Minutes
Luke Goss Ving Rhames Sean Bean Danny Trejo Frederick Koehler Lauren Cohan Patrick Lyster Tanit Phoenix Joe Vaz
Convicted of killing a cop, an inmate (Luke Goss) competes in a brutal race where cars are deadly weapons.
Mystery & Thriller
2005
102 Minutes
Cue Ball Carl Bridgers
Freddie Prinze Jr. Ving Rhames Roselyn Sánchez Daniel Newman Callum Keith Rennie Devon Sawa Angus Macfadyen Bill Romanowski
A street-wise man (Freddie Prinze Jr.) gets mixed up in a scheme involving a pool shark (Ving Rhames) and a crooked lawman.
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Adventure
USA|China|France|Norway|UK
2018
147 Minutes
Luther Stickell
Tom Cruise Henry Cavill Ving Rhames Simon Pegg Rebecca Ferguson Sean Harris Angela Bassett Michelle Monaghan Alec Baldwin Vanessa Kirby Wes Bentley
cia agent assassin secret agent spy arms dealer terrorist thrilling suspenseful tense gripping helicopter truck cliff basement base camp italy weapons terrorism undercover operations secret mission
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong.
Crime, Drama
USA
1998
122 Minutes
Buddy Bragg
George Clooney Jennifer Lopez Ving Rhames Don Cheadle Dennis Farina Albert Brooks Steve Zahn Luis Guzman Catherine Keener Isaiah Washington Keith Loneker
bank robber agent partner convict thrilling witty passionate detroit prison car hotel robbery infatuation chases heist romance kidnapping love escape pursuit
A career bank robber breaks out of jail, and shares a moment of mutual attraction with a U.S. Marshal he has kidnapped.
Action, Adventure
USA|Germany|China|Italy
2006
126 Minutes
Luther Stickell
Tom Cruise Philip Seymour Hoffman Ving Rhames Billy Crudup Michelle Monaghan Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Keri Russell Maggie Q Laurence Fishburne Simon Pegg Greg Grunberg
agent arms dealer love interest doctor spy nemesis thrilling suspenseful gripping house store car abandoned building washington, d.c. airplane treason murder theft espionage revenge
IMF agent Ethan Hunt comes into conflict with a dangerous and sadistic arms dealer who threatens his life and his fiancée in response.
Drama
UK|USA
1988
108 Minutes
Cinque
Natasha Richardson William Forsythe Ving Rhames Frances Fisher Jodi Long Olivia Barash Dana Delany Marek Johnson Kitty Swink
captive heiress radical father mother robber uneasy emotional san francisco apartment bank interview room patty hearst abduction extremism bank robbery confinement indoctrination transformation discovery
In the 1970s, Patricia Hearst is abducted by American revolutionaries, but eventually joins their cause instead.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
UK|USA|Bahrain
2009
95 Minutes
Joshua Harlow
Ian Somerhalder Robert Carlyle Ving Rhames Kelly Hu Liam Cunningham Craig Conway John Lynch Nick Rowntree
hitman participant survivor frenetic tournament competition rules prize rivalry
A tournament is watched by dozens of wealthy men betting on which one of the 30 assassins will survive the next 24 hours "kill or die" and claim the USD10,000,000 prize. It takes place in an English town with plenty of CCTVs.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2011
92 Minutes
Captain Langley
Ray Liotta Christian Slater Ving Rhames Sarah Ann Schultz Michael Rodrick Melora Walters Gisele Fraga Chris Leblanc
detective fbi agent brooding brutal chilling dark disturbing frightful united states crime murder mystery 2010s
While investigating a series of murders, a homicide detective becomes the prime suspect when the FBI uncovers his close personal ties to all the victims.
Crime, Drama
USA
2013
86 Minutes
Porter
Cameron "Cam'ron" Giles Omar Gooding Ving Rhames Macy Gray Malinda Williams George Katt Donnell Rawlings Antwon Tanner K.D. Aubert Jesse Liebman Myquan Jackson
hustler police captain police chief criminal crime boss engaging tense united states miami fraud thievery loss of money gang war crime ring discovery rise revenge 21st century
In Miami, two hustlers on the run set up a credit fraud operation that soon attracts the attention from the police and the city's top criminals.
Drama
USA
1994
86 Minutes
Garvey
Eriq La Salle Vondie Curtis-Hall Ving Rhames Kasi Lemmons Leonard L. Thomas Eric Payne Vanessa Williams Michael Ralph Nicole Powell Afemo Omilami
ad executive activist african-american restaurant employee kidnapper militant amusing campy outlandish new york city office restaurant warehouse racial issues activism brainwashing kidnapping advertising secret society transformation
Political satire about an underground militant group that kidnaps African-Americans who have sold out their race. The story follows as the group led Curtis-Hall and Rhames kidnaps an ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA|South Africa
1997
95 Minutes
Muki
Ice Cube Elizabeth Hurley Ving Rhames Eric Miyeni Sechaba Morajele Thokozani Nkosi Ron Smerczak Wilson Dunster Peter Khubeke Roslyn Morapedi Mabel Mafuya
activist brother stripper drug lord drug addict girlfriend fiery melodramatic suspenseful soweto, south africa johannesburg, south africa club funeral airplane family apartheid debt drug addiction homecoming brother relationship
Vusi Madlazi returns to the South African village he left as a young boy (he was organizing against apartheid, and left in fear of his life) to bury his father. He meets up with his brother... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Drama
USA
2015
88 Minutes
Caller
Luke Goss Obin Olson Mischa Barton Ving Rhames Michael Paré Maurice Chevalier Julie Guevara Walter Hendrix III Tony Demil
kidnapped child kidnapper operator estranged wife husband police officer police officers tense suspenseful thrilling city united states call center kidnapping ransom emergencies saving the day saving the town 911 calls crime
When the daughter of veteran 911 call center operator Pamela (Mischa Barton), and her estranged husband Jeremy (Luke Goss), a Senior Police Officer, is kidnapped and held hostage, they are ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
1995
97 Minutes
Det. Jackson
Tony Danza Pamela Reed Ving Rhames Heather Tom Camryn Manheim Ellen Dubin Sal Landi Amanda Fuller Richard Gross Elizabeth Nunziato Sean Haberle
Despite his wife's constant support, the police suspect a father is involved when his missing daughter is found dead.
Drama
USA
1990
97 Minutes
Herbert Cotter
Sissy Spacek Whoopi Goldberg Dwight Schultz Ving Rhames Dylan Baker Erika Alexander Lexi Randall Richard Habersham Jason Weaver
nanny wealthy woman african-american boss husband daughter inspiring passionate melodramatic montgomery, ala. bus road house community civil rights protest racism justice cross-cultural relations transformation
Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.
Drama
USA
2014
109 Minutes
Conrad
Spencer Lofranco Mary-Louise Parker James Woods Ving Rhames Taissa Farmiga Rosa Salazar Michael Trotter Ben Rosenfield Aaron Opara
A young gang member turns his life around in prison, thanks to the friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Adventure
USA|Germany
2000
123 Minutes
Luther Stickell
Tom Cruise Dougray Scott Thandie Newton Ving Rhames Richard Roxburgh John Polson Brendan Gleeson Rade Serbedzija William Mapother Dominic Purcell Anthony Hopkins
agent scientist thief nemesis spy special agent thrilling suspenseful tense spectacular beach car mountain spain united states vehicle love virus disaster crash
IMF agent Ethan Hunt is sent to Sydney to find and destroy a genetically modified disease called "Chimera".
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
USA|Japan
2010
88 Minutes
Deputy Fallon
Elisabeth Shue Adam Scott Jerry O'Connell Ving Rhames Jessica Szohr Steven R. McQueen Christopher Lloyd Richard Dreyfuss Kelly Brook Riley Steele Paul Scheer
cop scientist mother son cheeky gory wild arizona lake man vs. nature survival fish escape quest rescue 2010s
After a sudden underwater tremor sets free scores of the prehistoric man-eating fish, an unlikely group of strangers must band together to stop themselves from becoming fish food for the area's new razor-toothed residents.
Drama
Canada
2008
97 Minutes
Tom Sizemore Corey Sevier Grace Kosaka Ving Rhames Saul Rubinek Cynthia Dale
Tortured by his own mediocrity, Max decides to commit suicide and recruits his only friend Bud, a struggling filmmaker, to record his last day on earth. Bent on exacting revenge, Max tracks... See full summary »
Crime, Drama
1995
97 Minutes
Detective Artie Brown
Randy Quaid Alex McArthur Deanne Bray Ving Rhames Eddie Jones Alan Blumenfeld Ron Perkins Steve Flynn Johann Carlo Tracy Lynn Middendorf Mary Joan Negro
Two homicide detectives (Randy Quaid, Alex McArthur) probe the ritual slayings of female track stars.
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Adventure
USA|China|Hong Kong|Austria|UK|Morocco
2015
131 Minutes
Luther Stickell
Tom Cruise Jeremy Renner Simon Pegg Rebecca Ferguson Ving Rhames Sean Harris Alec Baldwin Simon McBurney Jingchu Zhang Jens Hultén
spy operative terrorist team leader agent boss charming confident cool warehouse subway street car party office spying secret life terrorism teamwork truth
Ethan and his team take on their most impossible mission yet when they have to eradicate an international rogue organization as highly skilled as they are and committed to destroying the IMF.
Drama
USA
1993
108 Minutes
Little Leroy, Fort Washington Bully
Danny Glover Matt Dillon Rick Aviles Nina Siemaszko Ving Rhames Joe Seneca
homeless person mentally impaired person bully friend veteran gritty emotional new york city street homeless shelter mentorship homelessness unlikely friendship struggle survival hard times discovery transformation underdog 1990s
A homeless schizophrenic seeks the help of a streetwise combat veteran as they attempt to overcome cruel life on the streets.
Action
USA
1997
115 Minutes
Nathan 'Diamond Dog' Jones
Nicolas Cage John Cusack John Malkovich Steve Buscemi Ving Rhames Colm Meaney Mykelti Williamson Rachel Ticotin Monica Potter Dave Chappelle M.C. Gainey
parolee convict serial killer pedophile wife federal agent campy frenetic spectacular outlandish thrilling gritty carson city, nev. las vegas sands hotel lerner airfield airplane swimming pool prison break flying
Newly paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger Cameron Poe finds himself trapped in a prisoner transport plane when the passengers seize control.
Horror, Comedy
USA
1991
102 Minutes
Leroy
Brandon Quintin Adams Everett McGill Wendy Robie A.J. Langer Ving Rhames Sean Whalen Bill Cobbs Kelly Jo Minter
teen boy teen girl mother father psychopath victim disturbing creepy suburbia house ghetto murder mutilation incest captivity psychosis survival discovery escape 1990s
Two adults and a juvenile break into a house occupied by a brother and sister and their stolen children. There, they must fight for their lives.
Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
USA
2007
115 Minutes
Duncan
Adam Sandler Kevin James Jessica Biel Dan Aykroyd Ving Rhames Steve Buscemi Nicholas Turturro Allen Covert Rachel Dratch Richard Chamberlain Nick Swardson
firefighter best friend widower child government official womanizer hilarious inspiring charming new york city firehouse brooklyn, n.y. house courtroom fake marriage homosexuality insurance bureaucracy schemes friendship
Two straight, single Brooklyn firefighters pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits.
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
2011
92 Minutes
The Man
Valerie Azlynn Kevin Sorbo Alicia Leigh Willis Joel David Moore Ving Rhames Saxon Sharbino Gregg Brazzel Meg Rains
Drama
2010
90 Minutes
Mike
Vivica A. Fox Rockmond Dunbar Elise Neal Mike Epps Ving Rhames
Drama
USA
1984
97 Minutes
Young Gabriel
Paul Winfield Rosalind Cash James Bond III Roderick Wimberly Olivia Cole Ving Rhames Alfre Woodard CCH Pounder Linda Hopkins Ruby Dee
This film adaptation of James Baldwin's celebrated novel tells the journey of a family from the rural South to "big city" Harlem seeking both salvation and understanding and of a young boy ... See full summary »
Drama
USA
2012
121 Minutes
Principal Thompson
Maggie Gyllenhaal Viola Davis Holly Hunter Oscar Isaac Rosie Perez Ving Rhames Lance Reddick Marianne Jean-Baptiste Bill Nunn Emily Alyn Lind Dante Brown
mother teacher student staff member emotional inspiring school household pittsburgh motherhood education inner-city life fight for justice quest underdog 2010s
Two determined mothers, one a teacher, look to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.
Comedy, Action
USA
2013
90 Minutes
Officer Hall
Ethan Embry Evan Beamer Michael Gladis Clea DuVall Cary Elwes Adam Arkin Ving Rhames Gabriel Morales Jim O'Heir George Wyner
The owners of a failing security company start robbing houses to boost business.
Comedy
1993
110 Minutes
Secret Service Agent Duane Stevenson
Kevin Kline Sigourney Weaver Frank Langella Ben Kingsley Kevin Dunn Ving Rhames Charles Grodin Faith Prince Laura Linney Bonnie Hunt Parley Baer
president first lady impostor political consultant press officer secret service agent amusing confident playful suspenseful madcap washington, d.c. white house office ballroom bedroom capitol building impersonation propaganda deception
White House aides draft a down-to-earth double (Kevin Kline) to impersonate the president, who has had a stroke.