Cast: Janelle Monáe

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Janelle Monáe. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Not rated

Not rated