Cast: Jay-Z

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Jay-Z. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction Bobbito Garcia

Cast Common · Rosario Dawson · DJ Premier · DMX

Synopsis Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives explores the social impact of what the Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time." The documentary film is the story of quirky friends who became unlikely legends...

7.5

78 votes

7.5

78 votes

Lemonade

2016 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Kahlil Joseph · Beyoncé · Melina Matsoukas · Todd Tourso

Cast Beyoncé · Jay-Z · Serena Williams · Amandla Stenberg

Synopsis A view of a woman's journey through life.

7.2

261 votes

7.2

261 votes

Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (TV Miniseries)

2022 · Documentary · 270 min. · United States

Direction Coodie and Chike · Coodie Simmons · Chike Ozah

Cast Ye (Kanye West) · Jay-Z

Synopsis TV Mini-Series (2022). 3 Episodes. Follows the life of Kanye West, in an intimate portrait as he builds his way from singer to businessman and becomes a global brand.

6.8

326 votes

6.8

326 votes

Black Is King

2020 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Beyoncé · Sam Blitz Bazawule · Emmanuel Adjei · Ibra Ake

Cast Beyoncé · Folajomi 'FJ' Akinmurele · Tina Knowles-Lawson · Jay-Z

Synopsis Visual album from Beyoncé inspired by 'The Lion King'.

6.3

227 votes

6.3

227 votes

Piece by Piece

2024 · Documentary · 93 min. · United States

Direction Morgan Neville

Cast Pharrell Williams · Gwen Stefani · Kendrick Lamar · Timbaland

Synopsis Follow this autobiography where Pharrell Williams shows his imaginative and creative process using Lego, as he constructs Lego models representing his artistic development. Each build reflects a different creative milestone.

6.3

49 votes

6.3

49 votes

Honey

2003 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Bille Woodruff

Cast Jessica Alba · Mekhi Phifer · Romeo Miller · Joy Bryant

Synopsis In Honey (2003), a talented young dancer named Honey Daniels dreams of making it big in the music video industry. Working tirelessly as a bartender and dance instructor, she gets her break when a famous director notices her skills. However,...

5.2

5K votes

5.2

5K votes

Paper Soldiers

2002 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction David Daniel · Damon Dash

Cast Kevin Hart · Beanie Sigel · Stacey Dash · Damon Dash

Synopsis This hip-hop comedy from Roc-A-Fella's film division stars Beanie Siegel, Memphis Bleek, and Jay-Z as part of a crew of thieves who take an inept young upstart under their wings. Unfortunately, the crew itself isn't exactly a highly polished operation,...

4.2

27 votes

4.2

27 votes

State Property

2002 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Abdul Malik Abbott

Cast Beanie Sigel · Omillio Sparks · Memphis Bleek · Damon Dash

Synopsis Frustrated with being broke, Beans (Sigel) decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to take it. The film follows Beans and his crew, the ABM, as they take over the city, creating mayhem as their empire...

4.0

29 votes

4.0

29 votes

Origins of Hip Hop (TV Series)

2022 · Documentary · 60 min. · United States

Cast Fat Joe · Nas · DJ Khaled · Ice-T

Synopsis TV Series (2022-). 'Origins of Hip Hop' delves into the origin story of one of hip hop's biggest stars as collaborators, friends, family, and the artists themselves take viewers to where their stories began and trace their path to success.

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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 Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard joins us onstage for a live conversation, preceded by the world premiere of his star-studded concert documentary (screening at the Festival alongside Howard’s Rush), which recounts Jay Z’s rise to rap supremacy, as well as...

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Limelight

2011 · Documentary · 103 min. · United States

Direction Billy Corben

Cast Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson · Moby · Jay-Z · Michael Alig

Synopsis A documentary on former New York City club owner Peter Gatien.

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Free Meek (TV Miniseries)

2019 · Documentary · United States

Direction Isaac Solotaroff

Cast Jay-Z · Meek Mill · Charmar Jeter · Faye Yvette McQueen

Synopsis Chronicling the life of Philadelphia based rap artist, Meek Mill, from his rise in music to his incarceration and eventual release from prison.

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Fade to Black

2004 · Documentary · 109 min. · United States

Direction Patrick Paulson · Michael John Warren

Cast Jay-Z · Fonzworth Bentley · Memphis Bleek · Mary J. Blige

Synopsis An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of...

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Shut Up and Dribble

2018 · Documentary · United States

Direction Gotham Chopra

Cast LeBron James · Charles Barkley · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · Isiah Thomas

Synopsis Narrated by acclaimed sports journalist and commentator Jemele Hill, SHUT UP AND DRIBBLE is a powerful inside look at the changing role of NBA athletes through the lens of our shifting cultural and political environment. Produced by LeBron James and...

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