Cast: Courtney B. Vance

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Courtney B. Vance. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction Scott Alexander · Larry Karaszewski · Ryan Murphy · Anthony Hemingway

Cast Cuba Gooding Jr. · John Travolta · Sarah Paulson · Courtney B. Vance

Synopsis American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson (TV Miniseries) (2016) delves into a pivotal moment in American history, exploring the nation's collective memory of O.J. Simpson's infamous low-speed chase in a white Bronco through Los Angeles. This gripping miniseries...

7.6

10K votes

7.6

10K votes

Direction William Friedkin

Cast Jack Lemmon · Courtney B. Vance · Ossie Davis · George C. Scott

Synopsis Twelve Angry Men (12 Angry Men) (TV) (1997) is a gripping television adaptation of the 1957 cinematic masterpiece, focusing on a jury of eleven members who are swift to convict a young Latino defendant accused of patricide. The narrative unfolds...

7.6

2K votes

7.6

2K votes

Direction John McTiernan

Cast Alec Baldwin · Sean Connery · Sam Neill · Scott Glenn

Synopsis The Hunt for Red October (1990) follows the gripping tale of a Soviet nuclear submarine, the Red October, as it navigates a complex web of military maneuvers in the North Atlantic. The esteemed captain and a handpicked crew reveal their...

7.1

57K votes

7.1

57K votes

Hamburger Hill

1987 · Movie · 112 min. · United States

Direction John Irvin

Cast Dylan McDermott · Anthony Barrile · Don Cheadle · Steven Weber

Synopsis Hamburger Hill (1987) is a gripping portrayal of the brutal realities of the Vietnam War, focusing on the harrowing battle for Hill 937, also known as "Hamburger Hill," in the Ashua Valley during 1969. The film delves into the experiences...

6.4

12K votes

6.4

12K votes

Direction Suzan-Lori Parks · Anthony Hemingway

Cast Cynthia Erivo · Shaian Jordan · Marque Richardson · Pauletta Washington

Synopsis Genius: Aretha (TV Miniseries) (2021) delves into the captivating narratives of history's most brilliant minds, examining their remarkable accomplishments alongside their tumultuous, passionate, and intricate personal lives. The third installment of this anthology series focuses on Franklin's musical prowess and...

6.4

103 votes

6.4

103 votes

Direction Peter Moffat · Ramaa Mosley · Marta Cunningham · Michael Trim

Cast Tosin Cole · Bentley Green · Courtney B. Vance · Aunjanue Ellis

Synopsis 61st Street (TV Series) (2022) is a gripping television series that delves into the life of Moses Johnson, portrayed by Tosin Cole, a talented high school athlete whose promising future takes a dramatic turn when he becomes entangled in the...

6.4

26 votes

6.4

26 votes

The Last Supper

1995 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Stacy Title

Cast Cameron Diaz · Annabeth Gish · Bill Paxton · Jason Alexander

Synopsis The Last Supper (1995) follows a group of five friends living together in an Iowa residence. The story takes a dark turn when Pete (Eldard) invites Zack (Paxton), a stranger he met earlier, for dinner. The evening spirals out of...

6.3

2K votes

6.3

2K votes

Ben Is Back

2018 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Peter Hedges

Cast Julia Roberts · Lucas Hedges · Courtney B. Vance · Kathryn Newton

Synopsis Ben Is Back (2018) centers around the enigmatic and troubled Ben Burns (Lucas Hedges), who unexpectedly shows up at his family's doorstep on a pivotal Christmas Eve. Ben's cautious mother, Holly Burns (Julia Roberts), is initially overjoyed to see her...

6.2

3K votes

6.2

3K votes

Cookie's Fortune

1999 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Glenn Close · Julianne Moore · Liv Tyler · Chris O'Donnell

Synopsis Cookie's Fortune (1999) unfolds in a quaint Mississippi town where Cookie Orcutt chooses to end her life quietly to reunite with her deceased spouse. However, her prim and proper daughter is unable to accept the notion of a suicide within...

6.2

3K votes

6.2

3K votes

Direction Brannon Braga · David S. Goyer · Nick Gomez · Bobby Roth

Cast Courtney B. Vance · Joseph Fiennes · Jack Davenport · Zachary Knighton

Synopsis FlashForward (TV Series) (2009) is a captivating television series that aired from 2009 to 2010, spanning one season with 22 episodes. On October 6, 2009, a perplexing global phenomenon occurs, causing everyone on Earth to lose consciousness for exactly two...

6.1

11K votes

6.1

11K votes

Dangerous Minds

1995 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction John N. Smith

Cast Michelle Pfeiffer · George Dzundza · Renoly Santiago · Wade Domínguez

Synopsis Dangerous Minds (1995) follows the journey of LouAnne Johnson (Michelle Pfeiffer), a former Marine who transitions from a military career to pursue her passion for teaching English. While obtaining her teaching credentials at a high school in Northern California, she...

5.9

21K votes

5.9

21K votes

Hurricane Season

2009 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Tim Story

Cast Forest Whitaker · Taraji P. Henson · Bow Wow · Courtney B. Vance

Synopsis Hurricane Season (2009) follows the inspiring journey of Al Collins, a dedicated high school basketball coach in Marrero, Louisiana. Set a year after the devastating Hurricane Katrina, Collins brings together a diverse group of players who had been scattered across...

5.9

147 votes

5.9

147 votes

Direction Dick Wolf · Frank Prinzi · Jean de Segonzac · Steve Shill

Cast Vincent D'Onofrio · Kathryn Erbe · Chris Noth · Julianne Nicholson

Synopsis Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) (2001) is a gripping television series that aired from 2001 to 2011, spanning 10 captivating seasons. The show delves into the intricate minds of criminals while showcasing the psychological tactics employed by the...

5.8

1K votes

5.8

1K votes

Direction Robert Markowitz

Cast Laurence Fishburne · Allen Payne · Malcolm-Jamal Warner · Courtney B. Vance

Synopsis The Tuskegee Airmen (TV) (1995) chronicles the journey of African American pilots during World War II, as the U.S. Army Air Corps initiates a unique program to integrate them into the Fighter Pilot Program. Trained at the Tuskegee Army Air...

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5.8

254 votes

5.8

254 votes

Space Cowboys

2000 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Clint Eastwood · Tommy Lee Jones · Donald Sutherland · James Garner

Synopsis Space Cowboys (2000) follows a group of retired Air Force test pilots, known as Team Daedalus, who were once poised to be the first Americans in space in 1958. However, their mission was sidelined when NASA took over, and a...

5.7

18K votes

5.7

18K votes

Direction George C. Wolfe

Cast Oprah Winfrey · Rose Byrne · Courtney B. Vance · Renee Goldsberry

Synopsis The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (TV) (2017) delves into the extraordinary story of an African-American woman who unwittingly became a groundbreaking figure in medical science. In the early 1950s, her cells were harvested without her knowledge, leading to the...

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5.6

81 votes

5.6

81 votes

Extraordinary Measures

2010 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Tom Vaughan

Cast Harrison Ford · Brendan Fraser · Keri Russell · Courtney B. Vance

Synopsis Extraordinary Measures (2010) follows the inspiring journey of John and Aileen Crowley, a couple determined to save their two children from a rare genetic disorder. Their quest leads them to seek out a dedicated scientist who might hold the key...

5.5

3K votes

5.5

3K votes

The Divide

2011 · Movie · 122 min. · United States

Direction Xavier Gens

Cast Lauren German · Michael Biehn · Milo Ventimiglia · Rosanna Arquette

Synopsis The Divide (2011) follows a group of neighbors who take refuge in their apartment building's basement after a catastrophic nuclear attack. As days turn into weeks, the survivors face escalating tensions, dwindling resources, and the psychological toll of their confinement....

5.4

2K votes

5.4

2K votes

Uncorked

2020 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Prentice Penny

Cast Mamoudou Athie · Courtney B. Vance · Niecy Nash · Matt McGorry

Synopsis Uncorked (2020) follows the journey of Elijah (Mamoudou Athie), a young man torn between his passion for wine and his family's legacy. Elijah aspires to become a master sommelier, but his father insists that he take over their renowned Memphis...

5.3

729 votes

5.3

729 votes