Cast: Janelle Monáe
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Janelle Monáe. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 13
Hidden Figures
2016 · Movie · 127 min. · United States
Direction Theodore Melfi
Cast Taraji P. Henson · Octavia Spencer · Janelle Monáe · Kevin Costner
Synopsis Hidden Figures (2016) presents the remarkable and previously unheralded account of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe), three exceptionally talented African-American women employed at NASA. These women played pivotal roles in...
6.9
17K votes
6.9
17K votes
Moonlight
2016 · Movie · 111 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Trevante Rhodes · Naomie Harris · Mahershala Ali · Ashton Sanders
Synopsis Moonlight (2016) follows the journey of Chiron, a young individual navigating the challenges of growing up amidst the backdrop of Miami's War on Drugs. The narrative unfolds across three distinct phases of Chiron's life, as he grapples with a disintegrating...
6.8
29K votes
6.8
29K votes
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: Autofac (TV)
2018 · Movie · 50 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Peter Horton
Cast Juno Temple · Nick Eversman · David Lyons · Janelle Monáe
Synopsis Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: Autofac (TV) (2018) unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world where societal structures have crumbled. A colossal, automated factory, driven by consumerist principles, dictates the lives of the remaining humans. The factory's logic is simple: to keep...
6.5
1K votes
6.5
1K votes
JANET (TV Miniseries)
2022 · Documentary · 168 min. · United States
Direction Benjamin Hirsch
Cast Janet Jackson · Mariah Carey · Janelle Monáe · Teyana Taylor
Synopsis JANET (TV Miniseries) (2022) is a four-episode series that chronicles the life of Janet Jackson as she navigates the emotional journey of losing her father, Joseph Jackson, the family patriarch who passed away in 2018. The miniseries delves into the...
6.5
35 votes
6.5
35 votes
Homecoming 2 (TV Series)
2020 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Eli Horowitz · Micah Bloomberg · Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Cast Janelle Monáe · Chris Cooper · Joan Cusack · Hong Chau
Synopsis Homecoming 2 (TV Series) (2020) follows Jackie, portrayed by Janelle Monáe, as she awakens in a rowboat with no memory of her past or her true identity. Jackie's quest to uncover her own history brings her to Walter, a man...
6.3
878 votes
6.3
878 votes
Sex, Explained (TV Miniseries)
2020 · Documentary · 108 min. · United States
Direction Ezra Klein · Melissa Bell · Matthew Yglesias
Cast Janelle Monáe · Margaret Cho · Yin Q.
Synopsis Sex, Explained (TV Miniseries) (2020) delves into the fascinating world of human sexuality through a five-episode journey. This engaging and informative series takes viewers from the fundamental biology behind attraction to the historical evolution of birth control. Each episode offers...
6.3
359 votes
6.3
359 votes
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022 · Movie · 139 min. · United States
Direction Rian Johnson
Cast Daniel Craig · Edward Norton · Janelle Monáe · Kathryn Hahn
Synopsis Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) follows the enigmatic tech mogul Miles Bron as he summons his closest acquaintances to his secluded Greek island for an exclusive retreat. However, the gathering takes a sinister turn when a guest meets...
6.1
22K votes
6.1
22K votes
Welcome to Marwen
2018 · Movie · 116 min. · United States
Direction Robert Zemeckis
Cast Steve Carell · Leslie Mann · Janelle Monáe · Diane Kruger
Synopsis Welcome to Marwen (2018) follows the inspiring journey of Mark Hogancamp, a man who turns to an extraordinary form of therapy after a brutal assault leaves him with severe memory loss. Inspired by the 2010 documentary "Marwencol," the film delves...
5.8
2K votes
5.8
2K votes
The Glorias
2020 · Movie · 141 min. · United States
Direction Julie Taymor
Cast Julianne Moore · Alicia Vikander · Bette Midler · Janelle Monáe
Synopsis The Glorias (2020) follows the extraordinary journey of Gloria Steinem, a figure who has been a beacon of change as an equal rights advocate, journalist, and activist. The film delves into her pivotal role in the transformative women’s rights movement,...
5.7
416 votes
5.7
416 votes
Harriet
2019 · Movie · 125 min. · United States
Direction Kasi Lemmons
Cast Cynthia Erivo · Joe Alwyn · Janelle Monáe · Leslie Odom Jr.
Synopsis Harriet (2019) chronicles the inspiring journey of Harriet Tubman (Cynthia Erivo), a woman who, following her own daring escape from slavery in 1849, dedicated her life to liberating hundreds of enslaved individuals from the South.
5.7
1K votes
5.7
1K votes
Antebellum
2020 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Gerard Bush · Christopher Renz
Cast Janelle Monáe · Kiersey Clemons · Jena Malone · Jack Huston
Synopsis Antebellum (2020) follows the harrowing journey of a renowned writer, Veronica, who is ensnared in a terrifying alternate reality. As she grapples with her newfound surroundings, she must unravel a perplexing enigma that threatens her very existence. The clock is...
5.4
3K votes
5.4
3K votes
We the People (TV Miniseries)
2021 · Series · 4 min. · United States
Direction Chris Nee · Benjy Brooke · Everett Downing Jr. · Trisha Gum
Cast Brandi Carlile · Cordae · Andra Day · Amanda Gorman
Synopsis We the People (TV Miniseries) (2021) is an engaging educational series that introduces viewers to the fundamentals of rights and citizenship through lively and catchy tunes performed by renowned artists. The miniseries features performances by celebrated musicians such as Janelle...
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Made in America
2013 · Documentary · 90 min. · United States
Direction Ron Howard
Cast Jay-Z · D'Angelo · Dirty Projectors · Gary Clark Jr.
Synopsis Made in America (2013) is an engaging concert documentary directed by the renowned Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard. The film offers an exclusive look into the world premiere of Jay Z's highly anticipated music festival, which he both curated and...
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