Top 20 Classic Black Movies Since 2000

February 21, 2025

Representation matters, especially on the big screen; it’s why black cinema is so important.

The fabric of these films not only showcases incredible talent—both in front of and behind the camera—but also highlights the complexities of Black life, love, joy, and struggles in ways that mainstream Hollywood often overlooks.

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This millennium has already given us several black movies that are now deemed “classics.” Whether they broke box office records, became bootleg favorites, or sparked much-needed community conversations, these movies are more than just entertainment—they’re an ode to Black America!

In no particular order, let’s take a look back at the Top 20 Classic Black Movies Since 2000!

Love & Basketball

Remember The Titans

Baby Boy

Paid in Full

Drumline

Black Panther

Dreamgirls

Why Did I Get Married

Ray

ATL

American Gangster

Stomp The Yard

Brown Sugar

Soul Plane

Notorious

Hustle & Flow

Training Day

Akeelah and the Bee

All About the Benjamins

Coach Carter

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