Selma (
2014) | IMDb:
7.5
"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
Directed by:
Ava DuVernay
The Butler (
2013) | IMDb:
7.2
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
Starring:
Forest Whitaker
,
Oprah Winfrey
,
Mariah Carey
,
John Cusack
,
Jane Fonda
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Red Tails (
2012) | IMDb:
5.9
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.
Starring:
Bryan Cranston
,
David Oyelowo
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Daniela Ruah
,
Terrence Howard
,
Andre Royo
American Gangster (
2007) | IMDb:
7.8
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. Partly based on a true story.
Starring:
Russell Crowe
,
Denzel Washington
,
Chiwetel Ejiofor
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Josh Brolin
,
Ted Levine
Home on the Range (
2004) | IMDb:
5.4
When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home. The stakes are sky-high as this unlikely animal alliance risk their hides and match wits with a mysterious band of bad guys.
Starring:
Roseanne Barr
,
Judi Dench
,
Jennifer Tilly
,
Steve Buscemi
,
G.W. Bailey
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Radio (
2003) | IMDb:
6.9
In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
Starring:
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Ed Harris
,
Alfre Woodard
,
S. Epatha Merkerson
,
Debra Winger
,
Chris Mulkey
Boat Trip (
2002) | IMDb:
4.9
Two guys whose love lives are a wreck look forward to finding ladies on the high seas. Unfortunately, they've mistakenly been booked on a gay cruise.
Starring:
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Horatio Sanz
,
Roselyn Sánchez
,
Vivica A. Fox
,
Maurice Godin
,
Roger Moore
Snow Dogs (
2002) | IMDb:
5.2
When a Miami dentist inherits a team of sled dogs, he's got to learn the trade or lose his pack to a crusty mountain man.
Starring:
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
James Coburn
,
Sisqó
,
Nichelle Nichols
,
M. Emmet Walsh
,
Graham Greene
Directed by:
Brian Levant
Zoolander (
2001) | IMDb:
6.5
Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.
Starring:
Ben Stiller
,
Owen Wilson
,
Christine Taylor
,
Will Ferrell
,
Milla Jovovich
,
Jerry Stiller
Rat Race (
2001) | IMDb:
6.4
In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
Starring:
Rowan Atkinson
,
Lanei Chapman
,
John Cleese
,
Whoopi Goldberg
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Seth Green
Pearl Harbor (
2001) | IMDb:
6.2
The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Starring:
Ben Affleck
,
Kate Beckinsale
,
Josh Hartnett
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Jon Voight
,
Tom Sizemore
Men of Honor (
2000) | IMDb:
7.2
Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new, less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true story. Their relationship starts out on the rocks, but fate ultimately conspires to bring the men together into a setting of mutual respect, triumph and honor.
Starring:
Robert De Niro
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Charlize Theron
,
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
,
Hal Holbrook
,
Michael Rapaport
Chill Factor (
1999) | IMDb:
5.2
A store clerk and an ice cream truck driver are thrown together when a dying scientist entrusts them with a deadly chemical kept in ice. This chemical will kill every living thing once it melts. They have to take the chemical codenamed 'Elvis' to the next nearest military base while being chased by terrorists who want it to hold the country for ransom.
Starring:
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Skeet Ulrich
,
Peter Firth
,
David Paymer
,
Hudson Leick
,
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Instinct (
1999) | IMDb:
6.5
In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman.
Starring:
Anthony Hopkins
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Donald Sutherland
,
Maura Tierney
,
George Dzundza
,
John Ashton
What Dreams May Come (
1998) | IMDb:
6.9
Chris Neilson dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he dies, his wife, Annie killed herself and went to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven.
Starring:
Robin Williams
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Annabella Sciorra
,
Max von Sydow
,
Jessica Brooks Grant
,
Josh Paddock
As Good as It Gets (
1997) | IMDb:
7.7
Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
,
Helen Hunt
,
Greg Kinnear
,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
,
Shirley Knight
,
Jesse James