Cast: S. Epatha Merkerson

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring S. Epatha Merkerson. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


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

Jacob's Ladder

1990 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Adrian Lyne

Cast Tim Robbins · Elizabeth Peña · Danny Aiello · Matt Craven

Synopsis Jacob's Ladder (1990) follows the harrowing journey of a Vietnam war veteran, Jacob Singer, who is grappling with the loss of his child and the horrors of his past. As he struggles with a severe case of dissociation, Jacob attempts...

6.8

10K votes

6.8

10K votes

Radio

2003 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Michael Tollin

Cast Cuba Gooding Jr. · Ed Harris · Debra Winger · Alfre Woodard

Synopsis Radio (2003) is a heartwarming drama that tells the story of James Robert "Radio" Kennedy, a man with intellectual disabilities, portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. The film follows the life of Radio, who becomes a beloved figure in his small...

6.4

8K votes

6.4

8K votes

Direction Dick Wolf · Constantine Makris · Jace Alexander · Edwin Sherin

Cast Jerry Orbach · Paul Sorvino · Dennis Farina · S. Epatha Merkerson

Synopsis Law & Order (TV Series) (1990) spans 20 seasons and 456 episodes, set in the heart of New York City. This gripping series delves into the intricate world of law enforcement and prosecution, where two distinct yet interconnected forces work...

6.2

9K votes

6.2

9K votes

Black Snake Moan

2006 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Craig Brewer

Cast Samuel L. Jackson · Christina Ricci · Justin Timberlake · S. Epatha Merkerson

Synopsis Black Snake Moan (2006) unfolds in a quiet Tennessee community, where an unexpected bond forms between two disparate individuals at the intersection of fury and affection. Rae (Christina Ricci), a 22-year-old known for her unquenchable desire, is discovered severely injured...

6.1

6K votes

6.1

6K votes

Direction Matt Olmstead · Dick Wolf · Joe Chappelle · Michael Waxman

Cast Nick Gehlfuss · Oliver Platt · S. Epatha Merkerson · Yaya DaCosta

Synopsis Chicago Med (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping medical drama that delves into the intense and unpredictable world of a bustling Chicago hospital. The series, which has aired since 2015, follows a dedicated team of medical professionals as they navigate...

5.8

195 votes

5.8

195 votes

We Grown Now

2023 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Minhal Baig

Cast Lil Rel Howery · Jurnee Smollett · S. Epatha Merkerson · Blake Cameron James

Synopsis We Grown Now (2023) follows the journey of two inseparable friends, Malik and Eric, as they navigate the complexities of adolescence within the vast Cabrini-Green public housing project in 1992 Chicago. The film delves into the challenges and triumphs they...

5.4

109 votes

5.4

109 votes

Jersey Girl

2004 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Kevin Smith

Cast Ben Affleck · Liv Tyler · Jason Biggs · Jennifer Lopez

Synopsis Jersey Girl (2004) follows the journey of Ollie Trinke (Ben Affleck), a charismatic and prosperous music publicist in Manhattan who appears to have everything figured out. His world is abruptly shattered by a tragic event, leaving him a single father...

5.1

12K votes

5.1

12K votes

The Challenger

2015 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Kent Moran

Cast Kent Moran · Michael Clarke Duncan · S. Epatha Merkerson · Justin Hartley

Synopsis The Challenger (2015) follows the inspiring journey of a determined boxer from the Bronx who battles his way through the tough streets and the ring to secure a brighter future. With grit and resilience, he faces numerous challenges, both inside...

4.4

38 votes

4.4

38 votes

Peeples

2013 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Tina Gordon Chism

Cast Craig Robinson · Kerry Washington · David Alan Grier · Tyler James Williams

Synopsis Peeples (2013) follows the story of a psychologist who finds himself in a situation where his professional skills are put to the test. He unexpectedly shows up at his girlfriend's family's yearly end-of-summer gathering, only to discover that his presence...

4.2

65 votes

4.2

65 votes

Direction Howard Michael Gould

Cast Tim Allen · Elisha Cuthbert · Jenna Elfman · Paz Vega

Synopsis The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2009) follows the story of a bereaved daughter who faces the daunting task of organizing her father's funeral. Complicating matters, she must navigate the presence and interference of her father's six former wives, each...

4.1

98 votes

4.1

98 votes

Direction Paul Reubens · John Paragon · Stephen R. Johnson · Wayne Orr

Cast Paul Reubens · Ric Heitzman · George McGrath · Alison Mork

Synopsis Pee-wee's Playhouse (TV Series) (1986) follows the whimsical adventures of Pee-wee Herman and his eclectic group of friends as they engage in a series of imaginative and humorous escapades within the confines of his distinctive playhouse. The series is renowned...

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Direction Larry Elikann

Cast Linda Hamilton · Noah Fleiss · Bruce Dern · Kate Nelligan

Synopsis A Mother's Prayer (TV) (1995) follows the journey of Rosemary Holmstrom, a woman grappling with the challenges of raising her son alone after her husband's passing. When she receives a devastating diagnosis of AIDS, she initially struggles to accept the...

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Lackawanna Blues (TV)

2005 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction George C. Wolfe

Cast S. Epatha Merkerson · Marcus Carl Franklin · Mos Def · Carmen Ejogo

Synopsis Lackawanna Blues (TV) (2005) is a heartfelt and lively drama inspired by the acclaimed autobiographical one-man show by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, who also penned the adaptation and stars in the film. Co-executive produced by Oscar®-winning actress Halle Berry, this film is...

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Direction Julien Temple

Cast Jesse L. Martin · Vicky Krieps · Clarke Peters · Rowena King

Synopsis Sexual Healing (2018) delves into the later chapters of Marvin Gaye's life, chronicling his time in Europe as he overcame his past struggles with drug addiction. During this transformative period, Gaye found inspiration and wrote his iconic song "Sexual Healing,"...

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Direction Colin Tilley

Cast S. Epatha Merkerson · Golda Rosheuvel · Whitney Peak · Finn Bennett

Synopsis Somewhere in Dreamland (2024) chronicles the journey of Anna, a young woman grappling with the loss of her parents as she transitions from the bustling streets of New York to the tranquil shores of Florida. She finds solace in the...

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Direction Peter Werner

Cast Jennie Garth · Andrea Bowen · Nathan Anderson · Evan Gamble

Synopsis Girl, Positive (TV) (2007) follows the journey of Rachel, a well-liked high school student who receives shocking news when she learns that a boy she had a relationship with, Jason, was HIV positive. The revelation comes after Jason's death, and...

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Year by the Sea

2016 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Alexander Janko

Cast Karen Allen · Yannick Bisson · Celia Imrie · Monique Gabriela Curnen

Synopsis Year by the Sea (2016) follows the journey of a woman who, after her children have left home, seeks to rediscover her identity. She escapes to the tranquil shores of Cape Cod, where she embarks on a personal odyssey to...

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Direction John Gray

Cast Sissy Spacek · Mary-Louise Parker · Joan Plowright · S. Epatha Merkerson

Synopsis A Place for Annie (TV) (1994) follows the heart-wrenching journey of a young girl, Annie, who is HIV positive and abandoned by her drug-addicted mother at a clinic. Nurse Susan, determined to provide Annie with a loving home and prevent...

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