Cast: Joe Morton

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


American Gangster

2007 · Movie · 157 min. · United States

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Denzel Washington · Russell Crowe · Carla Gugino · Cuba Gooding Jr.

Synopsis American Gangster (2007) follows the journey of Frank Lucas, a previously unnoticed driver for a prominent black crime lord in the inner city. After his boss's sudden demise, Frank seizes the opportunity to establish his own criminal empire and pursue...

7.6

75K votes

7.6

75K votes

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

1991 · Movie · 135 min. · United States

Direction James Cameron

Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger · Linda Hamilton · Edward Furlong · Robert Patrick

Synopsis Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) unfolds in a future where, by 2029, the artificial intelligence Skynet wages war against the remnants of humanity following its near-annihilation of the human race in 1997. Skynet has devised a method to dispatch its...

7.5

126K votes

7.5

126K votes

Lone Star

1996 · Movie · 130 min. · United States

Direction John Sayles

Cast Chris Cooper · Kris Kristofferson · Elizabeth Peña · Ron Canada

Synopsis Lone Star (1996) unfolds in the border town of Frontera, Texas, where the legacy of two influential figures—Sheriff Charley Wade, a racist and volatile lawman, and Sheriff Buddy Deeds, who allegedly drove Wade out of the county in 1957—casts a...

7.2

4K votes

7.2

4K votes

Justice League: The Snyder Cut

2021 · Movie · 242 min. · United States

Direction Zack Snyder

Cast Ben Affleck · Gal Gadot · Ezra Miller · Jason Momoa

Synopsis Justice League: The Snyder Cut (2021) presents Zack Snyder's definitive vision of the Justice League. Driven by the resolve to honor Superman's final act, Bruce Wayne joins forces with Diana Prince. Their mission: to assemble a formidable team of metahumans...

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6.9

15K votes

6.9

15K votes

Of Mice and Men

1992 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Gary Sinise

Cast John Malkovich · Gary Sinise · Ray Walston · Casey Siemaszko

Synopsis Of Mice and Men (1992) follows the journey of two itinerant friends, George and Lennie, as they traverse the American landscape during the Great Depression, harboring dreams of a brighter future. Their aspirations seem within reach, only to be cruelly...

6.8

3K votes

6.8

3K votes

City of Hope

1991 · Movie · 129 min. · United States

Direction John Sayles

Cast Vincent Spano · Chris Cooper · Joe Morton · David Strathairn

Synopsis City of Hope (1991) presents a vivid depiction of a contemporary mid-sized American city, where the fate of an aging apartment complex becomes the focal point of a complex web of power and corruption. The narrative revolves around Joe Rinaldi,...

6.7

175 votes

6.7

175 votes

...And Justice for All

1979 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Al Pacino · Jack Warden · John Forsythe · Lee Strasberg

Synopsis ...And Justice for All (1979) follows Arthur Kirkland, a dedicated defense lawyer in Baltimore, who is deeply committed to his clients and regularly visits his elderly grandfather, who funded his law education. Arthur's life is fraught with challenges: two of...

6.6

3K votes

6.6

3K votes

American Cinema: Film Noir (TV)

1994 · Documentary · 56 min. · United States

Direction Jeffrey Schon

Cast Joe Morton · Kathryn Bigelow · Edward Dmytryk · Joseph H. Lewis

Synopsis American Cinema: Film Noir (TV) (1994) delves into the intricate world of film noir, tracing its origins back to German Expressionism and exploring its significant ties to the Cold War era, including themes of nuclear threats and blacklisting. The documentary...

6.6

35 votes

6.6

35 votes

Trouble in Mind

1985 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Alan Rudolph

Cast Kris Kristofferson · Lori Singer · Keith Carradine · Geneviève Bujold

Synopsis Trouble in Mind (1985) follows the intertwining narratives of a recently released convict, a local café proprietor, and an ambitious young duo seeking fortune in the enigmatic and captivating metropolis known as Rain City. As their paths cross, they navigate...

6.4

440 votes

6.4

440 votes

Ali

2001 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Michael Mann

Cast Will Smith · Jon Voight · Jamie Foxx · Jada Pinkett Smith

Synopsis Ali (2001) chronicles the extraordinary life of Muhammad Ali, who captivated the globe with his unprecedented boxing triumphs during the 1960s and 1970s. Beyond his athletic prowess, the film delves into the personal struggles of the man behind the iconic...

6.4

26K votes

6.4

26K votes

Apt Pupil

1998 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Bryan Singer

Cast Brad Renfro · Ian McKellen · Bruce Davison · Elias Koteas

Synopsis Apt Pupil (1998) follows the chilling tale of a high school student who becomes deeply engrossed in the horrors of the Nazi regime during World War II. This fascination leads him to suspect that his seemingly ordinary neighbor was once...

6.4

7K votes

6.4

7K votes

The Politician (TV Series)

2019 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Ryan Murphy · Helen Hunt · Janet Mock · David Petrarca

Cast Ben Platt · Gwyneth Paltrow · Jessica Lange · Zoey Deutch

Synopsis The Politician (TV Series) (2019) follows the ambitious journey of Payton Hobart, a young student from Santa Barbara who has harbored presidential aspirations since the age of seven. Before ascending to the highest office in the land, Payton must first...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

Scandal (TV Series)

2012 · Series · 40 min. · United States

Direction Shonda Rhimes · Tom Verica · Allison Liddi · Oliver Bokelberg

Cast Kerry Washington · Tony Goldwyn · Darby Stanchfield · Katie Lowes

Synopsis Scandal (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping political drama that aired from 2012 to 2018, spanning 7 seasons and 124 episodes. The series follows Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), a former media relations consultant to the President, who now runs her...

6.2

3K votes

6.2

3K votes

The Equalizer (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Michael Sloan · Richard Lindheim · Alan Metzger · Tobe Hooper

Cast Edward Woodward · Keith Szarabajka · Robert Lansing · Mark Margolis

Synopsis The Equalizer (TV Series) (1985) follows the journey of Robert McCall, a formidable and straightforward private investigator who established his own agency after departing from a mysterious government organization. McCall dedicates his skills to assisting individuals whose issues are overlooked...

6.2

102 votes

6.2

102 votes

Crossroads

1986 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Walter Hill

Cast Ralph Macchio · Joe Seneca · Jami Gertz · Harry Carey Jr.

Synopsis Crossroads (1986) follows the journey of a young musician, Ralph Macchio, known as Lightning Boy, who possesses an extraordinary talent for playing the steel guitar. Accompanied by Blind Dog, an experienced mentor who recognizes his potential, they embark on a...

6.2

3K votes

6.2

3K votes

Miss Evers' Boys (TV)

1997 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Sargent

Cast Alfre Woodard · Thom Gossom · Von Coulter · Laurence Fishburne

Synopsis Miss Evers' Boys (TV) (1997) is a poignant drama set in 1932 Macon County, Alabama, that delves into the controversial Tuskegee Study, a federal medical experiment that deceptively withheld treatment from 412 African American men infected with syphilis. The study,...

Max

6.1

37 votes

6.1

37 votes

Miami Vice (TV Series)

1984 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Yerkovich · John Nicolella · Richard Compton · Leon Ichaso

Cast Don Johnson · Philip Michael Thomas · Edward James Olmos · Saundra Santiago

Synopsis Miami Vice (TV Series) (1984) aired from 1984 to 1990, spanning 5 seasons and 111 episodes. This groundbreaking television show delved into the gritty world of the Miami Metro-Dade police department's "Vice" unit, chronicling their relentless struggle against the city's...

6.0

26K votes

6.0

26K votes

Cleveland Abduction (TV)

2015 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Alex Kalymnios

Cast Taryn Manning · Raymond Cruz · Katie Sarife · Samantha Droke

Synopsis Cleveland Abduction (TV) (2015) delves into the harrowing true story of a resilient single mother who was the initial captive of notorious kidnapper Ariel Castro. Over the course of a decade, she endured unimaginable hardship while confined within his home....

6.0

135 votes

6.0

135 votes

What Lies Beneath

2000 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Harrison Ford · Michelle Pfeiffer · Diana Scarwid · Joe Morton

Synopsis What Lies Beneath (2000) follows the story of a suburban housewife, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, who finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. Her husband, portrayed by Harrison Ford, is a renowned scientist. The narrative takes a...

6.0

33K votes

6.0

33K votes

Tap

1989 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Nick Castle

Cast Gregory Hines · Sammy Davis Jr. · Suzzanne Douglas · Savion Glover

Synopsis Tap (1989) follows the story of Max Washington, who, after being freed from prison, faces a critical decision. He must choose between resuming his old life as a burglar or pursuing his passion for tap dancing.

5.9

25 votes

5.9

25 votes