100’s of Black Movies on Netflix

As an African-American woman, sometimes I search for movies on Netflix that feature Black actors. This collection of Black movies on Netflix includes nearly 150 options.

About Black Movies on Netflix

Netflix has many options for TV and movie entertainment, including a large selection of Black stories, movies, series and documentaries. It includes old and new options, with a predominantly African-American cast.

It's not always about Black History Month. Sometimes we just need to see and be able to identify with physical representations of ourselves.

As I mentioned in my post The First Time I Saw Me on TV, I identified with Kimberly from A Different World because she was a smart, dark-skinned, African-American female.

It wasn’t enough just to have African-American characters on TV shows. Rather, I needed to see people that literally looked like ME!

I didn’t know how important it would be to see myself in these role models until middle school.

What black movies are trending on Netflix?

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A single mom must hide her young son’s superpowers to protect him from exploitation while investigating their origins and her husband’s death. | Stream on Netflix

What black movies are playing on Netflix?

• Monster
• When They See Us
• All Day and a Night
• Two Distant Strangers
• I Am Not Your Negro
• Roxanne Roxanne
• The Best of Enemies
• Nappily Ever After
• Bookmarks

How to Find Black Movies on Netflix

Here you will find all the African American movies on Netflix I've mentioned on my site! Some great stuff here now and more coming soon! Scroll on down to see what all I have!

What should I watch on Netflix Black?

Black Movies on Netflix

Police Brutality Movies

Police brutality in the United States, the unwarranted or excessive and often illegal use of force against civilians by U.S. police officers. These movies document and/or reenact some of the experiences of these victims.

Civil Rights Documentaries on Netflix

Watch these civil rights documentaries available on Netflix to learn about the trials of Black and African-American people during the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

Kids’ Black History Movies on Netflix

These films and TV documentaries are a great resource any time of year February is Black History Month, and a wonderful way to share this rich culture and experience with our children is via fine films.

Best Black History Movies for Kids in the Classroom

Watch these Black History movies for kids in a classroom, home or church to educate elementary students, high school students or adults about Black History.

Black History Movies on Netflix

This list of movies was featured during Black History Month.

Black History Movies on Amazon Prime

If you have an Amazon Prime membership, then you already have access to these Black history movies on Amazon Prime.

Black Women in History Through Black History Movies

These are a few movies that feature historical documentaries of the lives of Black and African-American women in history.

Movies About The African-American Experience on Netflix

These 30 movies focus on everything from the struggle for civil rights to issues of law enforcement turned tragic, to chronicles of everyday black families in modern America.

Slavery Movies on Netflix

In the 18th and 19th centuries after it gained independence and before the end of the American Civil War. Slavery is any system in which principles of property law are applied to people, allowing individuals to own, buy and sell other individuals, as a de jure form of property.

Segregation Movies on Netflix

These movies on Netflix are about racial segregation, the separation of humans into racial or other ethnic groups in daily life.

Civil Rights Movies on Netflix

These movies feature historical documentaries surrounding the trials of Black and African-American people during the 1960s.

Black Documentaries On Netflix

These documentaries feature historical documentaries the lives of Black and African-American people in recent history.

Must-See Black Documentaries 2018

These Black documentaries from 2018 feature historical documentaries surrounding the trials of Black and African-American people.

Great Black Christmas Movies

These Black Christmas movies feature some of my favorite Black actors including Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah, Morris Chestnut, Danny Glover, Angela Basset, and more.

Black Christmas Movies on Netflix

These Black Christmas movies, available on Netflix, also feature some of my favorite Black actors.

Black Power Movies on Netflix

“Black Power” expresses a range of political goals, from defense against racial oppression to the establishment of social institutions and a self-sufficient economy, including black-owned bookstores, cooperatives, farms, and media.

Movies About Racism on Netflix

These movies about racism on Netflix capture the African-American experience. Racism movies on Netflix chronicle the personal experiences with the racism of Black Americans from the 1960s to current times.

Black Drama Movies on Netflix

All of these movies feature a mostly Black cast. Drama is intended to reflect human behavior and action in the midst of a crisis and everyday life.

Black Church Movies on Netflix

I have the fondest memories of spending the weekends and going to church with my Granny. If you are African-American or have been to an African-American church, you are fully aware of the ways they differ from other churches.

Black Family Movies on Netflix

Did you see Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral? It was Tyler Perry's last appearance as Madea. If you like movies like the Madea series, you'll love these, too.

Funny Black Movies

Do you just need a good laugh to bring the mood back up? Check out these movies featuring the funnies Black actors and comedians.

Funny Black Kid Movies On Netflix

As an African-American woman, sometimes I search for movies on Netflix that feature Black actors or movies on Netflix featuring Black kids. I want my kids to see themselves represented on the big screen.

Black Love Movies

As an African-American woman, sometimes I search for Black love movies that feature Black actors and tell Black stories.

Black Love Movies on Netflix

This collection of Black love movies on Netflix includes nearly 150 options.

If you're wondering how to find Black movies on Netflix, search for one of your favorite Black movies and see what else Netflix recommends.

More Black Movies to Watch

Must Watch Black History Movies (of all time)  – These black history movies explore black history milestones and events that shaped African-American history, including the Civil War, the abolition of slavery, and civil rights movement.

Black History Resources

Here are several Unit Studies about important figures in Black History:

• Black History Month Writing Prompts – Use these Black History writing prompts to engage students in learning about interesting topics and people who have influenced our world and culture.

• Her Story in History
• Jane Bolin Movies

Books About Black History to Read With Your Kids – These educational titles will help your kids understand history, relate to historical figures, and inspire their futures.

How to Make Black History Month Personal to You – During Black History Month, learn about more than just history, learn about YOUR history.

How to Celebrate Your Heritage – What we learn in school is often only the top of the historical iceberg for Black History Month. It takes personal responsibility and motivation to truly learn about one’s heritage and history.

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