Direction: Barry Jenkins

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Barry Jenkins. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


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 Barry Jenkins

Cast Thuso Mbedu · Joel Edgerton · Chase W. Dillon · Aaron Pierre

Synopsis The Underground Railroad (TV Miniseries) (2021) unfolds through the eyes of its primary protagonist, Cora, with intermittent chapters delving into the lives of her mother Mabel, the relentless slave hunter Ridgeway, a hesitant abolitionist named Ethel, and Cora's fellow enslaved...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Direction Justin Simien · Tina Mabry · Barry Jenkins · Charlie McDowell

Cast Logan Browning · Antoinette Robertson · Brandon Bell · John Patrick Amedori

Synopsis Dear White People (TV Series) (2017) follows a group of students of color as they confront and challenge the systemic and interpersonal biases they encounter at an elite, predominantly white university. Through their unique perspectives and experiences, the series delves...

6.5

1K votes

6.5

1K votes

Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast KiKi Layne · Stephan James · Regina King · Diego Luna

Synopsis If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) is a poignant cinematic adaptation of James Baldwin's novel, centering around Tish, a young woman from Harlem who is expecting a child and engaged to her beloved. As her fiancé, Fonny, is unjustly imprisoned,...

6.3

4K votes

6.3

4K votes

Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast Wyatt Cenac · Tracey Heggins · Elizabeth Acker · Melissa Bisagni

Synopsis Medicine for Melancholy (2008) follows the journey of two young African-American individuals navigating the complexities of love, identity, and urban change. Set against the backdrop of a swiftly gentrifying San Francisco, the film explores the challenges and nuances of being...

6.3

139 votes

6.3

139 votes

Mufasa: The Lion King

2024 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast Aaron Pierre · Kelvin Harrison Jr. · Seth Rogen · Billy Eichner

Synopsis Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) follows the wise old mandrill Rafiki as he recounts the epic tale of Mufasa to Kiara, the young lion cub and daughter of Simba and Nala. Alongside Timon and Pumbaa, who add their unique humor,...

6.2

4K votes

6.2

4K votes

My Josephine (S)

2003 · Movie · 9 min. · United States

Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast Basel Hamdan · Saba Shariat · Marc Levi

Synopsis My Josephine (S) (2003) presents a poignant narrative in just seven minutes. The story revolves around Aadid, a young Arabic-speaking man employed at a laundromat and dry cleaners in the United States. Post-9/11, the establishment offers free washing services for...

5.9

26 votes

5.9

26 votes

Tall Enough (S)

2009 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast Crystal Cotton · Stephen Lin

Synopsis Tall Enough (S) (2009) follows a young interracial couple as they navigate their relationship during a tranquil Saturday in Brooklyn. The film offers an intimate glimpse into their daily life, capturing the nuances of their connection and the subtle moments...

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The Gaze

2021 · Documentary · 52 min. · United States

Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast Mychal-Bella Bowman · Frank Oakley III

Synopsis The Gaze (2021) explores the often overlooked perspective of the Black gaze, a topic that has been infrequently discussed in the media. This non-narrative film draws inspiration from the evocative paintings of Kerry James Marshall, offering a unique and profound...

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One Shot (S)

2009 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast Griffin Anglin · Sophia Goldfarb · David Marangwanda · Lhamo Sakpo

Synopsis One Shot (S) (2009) follows a young woman's unsettling journey to a Seattle convenience store, captured in a single, continuous hand-held shot. This unique filming technique creates a sense of urgency and disorientation, making the viewer feel as if they...

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Chlorophyl (S)

2011 · Movie · 17 min. · United States

Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast Ana Laura Treviño · Sasha Vaziri · Taryn Devreux

Synopsis Chlorophyl (S) (2011) is a poignant tale of a young girl and her brief, yet impactful, encounter with a rogue. Commissioned for Borscht 7 in 2011, this short film is a spiritual successor to Barry Jenkins' acclaimed feature, "Medicine for...

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Direction Barry Jenkins · Mike Jacobs

Synopsis King's Gym (S) (2012) delves into the storied halls of Oakland, California's renowned boxing gym, where the echoes of legendary fighters like George Foreman, Joe Frazier, and Gina Guidi still resonate. The documentary captures the gym's vibrant and intense atmosphere,...

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Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast Jenn · John

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