Taraji P. Henson

The Best of Enemies (2019)

As: Ann Atwater

The story of the real-life unlikely relationship between an outspoken civil rights activist and a local Ku Klux Klan leader in 1971 North Carolina.

Runtime: 133 min.

Directed by: Robin Bissell

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Sam Rockwell | Anne Heche | Bruce McGill | Wes Bentley

What Men Want (2019)

As: Ali Davis

A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear their thoughts.

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Wendi McLendon-Covey | Tracy Morgan | Brian Bosworth | Max Greenfield

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

As: Yesss (voice)

Taking place six years following the events of the first film, the story will center on Ralph's adventures in the Internet data space when a Wi-Fi router gets plugged into the arcade as he must find a replacement part to fix Sugar Rush.

Directed by: Phil Johnston | Rich Moore

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Sarah Silverman | John C. Reilly | Alan Tudyk | James Corden

Acrimony (2018)

As: Melinda

A faithful wife takes action when it becomes clear to her that her devious husband has betrayed her.

Runtime: 120 min.

Directed by: Tyler Perry

Stars: Lyriq Bent | Taraji P. Henson | Danielle Nicolet | Ajiona Alexus | Jazmyn Simon

Proud Mary (2018)

As: Mary

Mary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes bad.

Runtime: 89 min.

Directed by: Babak Najafi

Stars: Danny Glover | Taraji P. Henson | Neal McDonough | Billy Brown | Jahi Di'Allo Winston

Hidden Figures (2016)

As: Katherine G. Johnson

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Runtime: 127 min.

Directed by: Theodore Melfi

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Octavia Spencer | Kevin Costner | Jim Parsons | Janelle Monáe

Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade (2016)

As: Ethel (voice)

A harried prehistoric bird mother entrusts her precious, soon-to-hatch egg to Sid. When she recommends him to her neighbours, business booms at his new egg-sitting service. However, dastardly pirate bunny, Squint, who is seeking revenge on the herd, steals, camouflages and hides all the eggs. Once again, with Squint’s twin brother assisting, Manny, Diego and the rest of the gang come to the ...

Runtime: 25 min.

Directed by: Ricardo Curtis

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | John Leguizamo | Queen Latifah | Denis Leary | Ray Romano

Term Life (2015)

As: Samantha Thurman

If Nick Barrow can stay alive for 21 days, he'll die happy. Everyone Nick knows wants him dead; Mob bosses, contract killers, and dirty cops. Performing the last act of a desperate man, Nick takes out a million dollar insurance policy on himself, payable to his estranged daughter. The problem? The policy doesn't take effect for 21 days. Nick knows they'll be lucky to be alive for twenty-one hours.

Runtime: 93 min.

Directed by: Peter Billingsley

Stars: Mike Epps | Hailee Steinfeld | Vince Vaughn | Bill Paxton | Jonathan Banks

Seasons Of Love (2014)

As: Jackie

Set in the picturesque backdrop of New York, "Seasons of Love" is a romantic, soulful holiday drama about two people who struggle to find love against the odds, while reconciling with the past and learning the true value of family.

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Method Man | Shannon Kane | Robert Christopher Riley | Cleo Anthony

Top Five (2014)

As: Herself

A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancé talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show.

Runtime: 102 min.

Directed by: Chris Rock

Stars: Rosario Dawson | Chris Rock | Romany Malco | Gabrielle Union | J.B. Smoove

No Good Deed (2014)

As: Terri

Terri is a devoted wife and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin, a charming but dangerous escaped convict, shows up at her door claiming car trouble. Terri offers her phone to help him but soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished as she finds herself fighting for survival when he invades her home and terrorizes her family.

Runtime: 84 min.

Directed by: Sam Miller

Stars: Leslie Bibb | Taraji P. Henson | Idris Elba | Henry Simmons | Kate del Castillo

Think Like a Man Too (2014)

As: Lauren Harris

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

Runtime: 106 min.

Directed by: Tim Story

Stars: Michael Ealy | Adam Brody | Regina Hall | Meagan Good | Jerry Ferrara

From the Rough (2013)

As: Catana Starks

The coach of a women's swim team parlays her success into an opportunity to build her school's men's golf team.

Runtime: 97 min.

Directed by: Pierre Bagley

Stars: Tom Felton | Taraji P. Henson | Michael Clarke Duncan | Justin Chon | Henry Simmons

Madly Madagascar (2013)

As: Okapi (voice)

Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to impress a new friend and everyone wants to get their hands on King Julien's love potion. You'll fall in LOVE with Madly Madagascar!

Runtime: 22 min.

Directed by: David Soren

Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith | Ben Stiller | David Schwimmer | Cedric the Entertainer | Chris Rock

Think Like a Man (2012)

As: Lauren Harris

The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, to get more of what they want from their men. When the men realize that the women have gotten a hold of their relationship “playbook,” they decide that the best defense is a good offense and come up with a plan to use this information to their ...

Runtime: 122 min.

Directed by: Tim Story

Stars: Kevin Hart | Michael Ealy | Regina Hall | Meagan Good | Jerry Ferrara

Larry Crowne (2011)

As: B'Ella

When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.

Runtime: 98 min.

Directed by: Tom Hanks

Stars: Tom Hanks | Bryan Cranston | Julia Roberts | Cedric the Entertainer | Pam Grier

The Good Doctor (2011)

As: Nurse Theresa

Dr. Martin Blake, who has spent his life looking for respect, meets an 18-year-old patient named Diane, suffering from a kidney infection, and gets a much-needed boost of self-esteem. However, when her health starts improving, Martin fears losing her, so he begins tampering with her treatment, keeping Diane sick and in the hospital right next to him.

Runtime: 91 min.

Directed by: Lance Daly

Stars: Orlando Bloom | Taraji P. Henson | Riley Keough | Rob Morrow | Michael Peña

Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story (2011)

As: Tiffany Rubin

In 2008, New York mother Tiffany Rubin faced every parent's worst nightmare when her six year old son Kobe vanished into thin air. Upon learning that Kobe had been kidnapped by his biological father and taken to South Korea, Tiffany seeks the assistance of American Association for Lost Children representative Mark Miller, who guides her through the arduous process of traveling to Korea, and getting ...

Runtime: 87 min.

Directed by: Gary Harvey

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Terry O'Quinn | David Haydn-Jones | Drew Davis | Sean Baek

Once Fallen (2010)

As: Pearl

When Chance (Brian Presley) returns home after five years in jail, he is determined to escape his past, start a new life and make peace with his father, (Ed Harris, Golden Globe® winner), who is the head of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang and serving a life sentence for murder. Upon his release, his dreams of a crime-free future begin to disintegrate when he is forced to assume his best friend's ...

Runtime: 93 min.

Directed by: Ash Adams

Stars: Ed Harris | Brian Presley | Taraji P. Henson | Amy Madigan | Peter Weller

Peep World (2010)

As: Mary

On the day of their Father's 70th birthday party, four siblings come to terms with the publication of a novel written by the youngest sibling, that exposes the family's most intimate secrets.

Runtime: 79 min.

Directed by: Barry W. Blaustein

Stars: Rainn Wilson | Sarah Silverman | Michael C. Hall | Kate Mara | Ben Schwartz

The Karate Kid (2010)

As: Sherry Parker

12-year-old Dre Parker could have been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who ...

Runtime: 140 min.

Directed by: Harald Zwart

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Jaden Smith | Jackie Chan | Yu Rong-Guang | Tess Liu

Date Night (2010)

As: Detective Arroyo

Phil and Claire Foster fear that their mild-mannered relationship may be falling into a stale rut. During their weekly date night, their dinner reservation leads to their being mistaken for a couple of thieves – and now a number of unsavoury characters want Phil and Claire killed.

Runtime: 88 min.

Directed by: Shawn Levy

Stars: Tina Fey | Taraji P. Henson | Mark Wahlberg | Jimmi Simpson | Steve Carell

Hurricane Season (2009)

As: Dayna Collins

Based on true events amid the wreckage and chaos dealt by Hurricane Katrina; one basketball coach in Marrero, Louisiana just will not give up. Coach Al Collins(Forest Whitaker), gathers other players from hard-hit schools and builds a team actually worthy enough to go to the state playoffs. A very honest look at what can be done with the right people having the desire and fortitude to pick up and

Runtime: 102 min.

Directed by: Tim Story

Stars: Forest Whitaker | Taraji P. Henson | Bonnie Hunt | Alexander Asefa

I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009)

As: April

When Madea catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.

Runtime: 113 min.

Directed by: Tyler Perry

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Tyler Perry | Gladys Knight | Mary J. Blige | Adam Rodríguez

Not Easily Broken (2009)

As: Clarice Clark

A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.

Runtime: 99 min.

Directed by: Bill Duke

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Kevin Hart | Jenifer Lewis | Morris Chestnut | Maeve Quinlan

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

As: Queenie

Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards with bizarre consequences.

Runtime: 166 min.

Directed by: David Fincher

Stars: Brad Pitt | Cate Blanchett | Elle Fanning | Tilda Swinton | Julia Ormond

The Family That Preys (2008)

As: Pam

Alice Pratt, a hard working Christian woman, raised her two daughters while managing a simple diner of her own. Her snobbish and arrogant daughter Andrea graduated in Economic Science and works in a construction corporation while her sister Pam stayed with Alice and worked in the diner. Andrea is married to construction worker Chris, who works in the same corporation as his wife but dreams of starting up ...

Runtime: 111 min.

Directed by: Tyler Perry

Stars: Kathy Bates | Tyler Perry | Alfre Woodard | Rockmond Dunbar | Sanaa Lathan

Talk to Me (2007)

As: Vernell Watson

The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s.

Runtime: 118 min.

Directed by: Kasi Lemmons

Stars: Mike Epps | Taraji P. Henson | Chiwetel Ejiofor | Martin Sheen | Don Cheadle

Smokin' Aces (2006)

As: Sharice Watters

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing.

Runtime: 109 min.

Directed by: Joe Carnahan

Stars: Ray Liotta | Ryan Reynolds | Joseph Ruskin | Wayne Newton | Alex Rocco

Something New (2006)

As: Nedra

Kenya McQueen, a corporate lawyer finds love in the most unexpected place when she agrees to go on a blind date with Brian Kelly, a sexy and free-spirited landscaper.

Runtime: 99 min.

Directed by: Sanaa Hamri

Stars: Mike Epps | Simon Baker | Katharine Towne | Sanaa Lathan | Wendy Raquel Robinson

Four Brothers (2005)

As: Camille Mercer

Four adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exact revenge on the killers.

Runtime: 109 min.

Directed by: John Singleton

Stars: Garrett Hedlund | Mark Wahlberg | Terrence Howard | Tyrese Gibson | André Benjamin

Hustle & Flow (2005)

As: Shug

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

Runtime: 116 min.

Directed by: Craig Brewer

Stars: Taryn Manning | Elise Neal | Taraji P. Henson | Anthony Anderson | Terrence Howard

Animal (2005)

As: Ramona

His name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets a revolutionary who changes his life. Now a reformed man, James is released only to find that his own son has assumed a life of crime and violence. Can a father haunted by his past redeem his family from the very streets he created, or will he be forced to make the ultimate ...

Runtime: 93 min.

Directed by: David J. Burke

Stars: Ving Rhames | Chazz Palminteri | Jim Brown | Terrence Howard | Beverly Todd

Hair Show (2004)

As: Tiffany

Peaches, a hair stylist from Baltimore, and her estranged sister, Angela, the owner of an upscale salon in Beverly Hills, get reacquainted when Peaches decides to attend a celebration for Angela in LA. The reunion is bittersweet and worsens when Angela finds out that Peaches is on the run from the IRS and has only a few days to pay $50,000 in back taxes. After some hilarious moments and ...

Runtime: 105 min.

Stars: Gina Torres | Taraji P. Henson | Kellita Smith | Mo'Nique

Baby Boy (2001)

As: Yvette

The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.

Runtime: 130 min.

Directed by: John Singleton

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Ving Rhames | Snoop Dogg | Tyrese Gibson | Omar Gooding

Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man (2001)

As: Bess Pinckney

Jessica Fletcher discovers a shocking old family secret that leads her on a journey to the deep South to bring to light the mysterious details surrounding the death of a slave owned by one of her long dead ancestors in the mid-1800s.

Runtime: 105 min.

Directed by: Anthony Pullen Shaw

Stars: Michael Jace | Madison Mason | David Ogden Stiers | Angela Lansbury | Phylicia Rashād

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)

As: Left-Wing Student

Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. Boris and Natasha somehow manage to crossover into reality and team up with Fearless Leader, an evil criminal turned media mogul with some evil plans up his sleeve. Rocky and Bullwinkle must stop the three of them before they wreak havoc.

Runtime: 92 min.

Directed by: Des McAnuff

Stars: Robert De Niro | Jason Alexander | Randy Quaid | Piper Perabo | Rene Russo

Satan's School for Girls (2000)

As: Paige

A young woman enrolls at an all-girls college in New England to investigate her sister's suicide and is slowly lured into a witchcraft cult by a quartet of students wanting to make her their fifth member of their evil circle.

Runtime: 87 min.

Directed by: Christopher Leitch

Stars: Taraji P. Henson | Richard Joseph Paul | Shannen Doherty | Julie Benz | Daniel Cosgrove