In the age of quarantine, I’ve been turning to movies every night to get my mind off of what’s happening in the real world.
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While I’ve gone through a lot of movies over the months — some good, some great, some terrible — I’ve decided to highlight the best films I saw that include a diverse cast because as is, there’s not enough out there to begin with.
Here’s some titles available on Amazon Prime:
1.
The Sound of Metal
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When a heavy metal drummer’s life is turned upside down, he must reckon with his changing circumstances and start anew.
2.
One Night in Miami
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The all-star cast plays five hugely significant characters: Malcolm X, Cassius Clay, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown. It’s a slice of history.
3.
The Big Sick
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Based on Kumail Nanjiani’s life, The Big Sick is genuine and profound and funny, too.
4.
Sylvie’s Love
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Set in the 1950s, this love story will have your heart soaring.
5.
Late Night
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This Mindy Kaling helmed movie has it all: heart and humor.
6.
Seven Pounds
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Oh man, Will Smith just destroys your soul here.
7.
Coming to America
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Coming to America is a classic from 1988 starring Eddie Murphy that will have you laughing.
Here’s some titles available on Netflix:
9.
The Half of It
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Original and so heartfelt, the feels are intense with this one. You gotta watch this for the character of Ellie Chu alone.
10.
The Incredible Jessica James
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I mean, the name says it all. INCREDIBLE. You need to see this.
11.
Someone Great
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This one’s got it all: friendship, love lost, great visuals. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll want to listen to “Death By A Thousand Cuts” after (IYKYK).
12.
The To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before Trilogy
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Sweetness overload. Based on the books by Jenny Hann, these films are overly adorable. Laura Jean forever.
13.
The Old Guard
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It’s got action, it’s got heart, it’s got a storyline that gets you from the opening scene. Honestly, we need a sequel.
14.
The Love Birds
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This movie is so good. The plot is original and hysterical. Issa Rae is IT.
15.
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
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Gloriously done and sincerely beautiful, this film is beyond words.
Here’s some titles available on HBO Max:
16.
Judas and the Black Messiah
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A story you absolutely must know (if you didn’t before).
17.
Malcolm X
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Clocking in at 3 hours and 22 minutes, this movie is a commitment but if you’re up for it, you won’t regret it.
18.
Fahrenheit 451
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If you’ve read the book, you know what you’re in for, and yet, not at all because this movie takes it to the next level!
19.
A Wrinkle in Time
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Oprah. Need I say more? Okay, I will: this movie has an amazing cast but also just hits all the feels.
20.
The Little Things
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Denzel Washington is, as always, a revelation.
Here’s some titles available on Hulu:
21.
Night School
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Funny and delightfully silly, Night School will have you cracking up, guaranteed.
22.
The Hate U Give
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You’ll cry and rage and want to reach for the book this movie’s based off of ASAP.
23.
Sorry to Bother You
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This one’s a trip. Exciting and kinda crazy, anyone who’s seen this movie raves about how they can’t turn away.
I know these aren’t all of the inclusive movies available, but they’re the ones I’ve watched and can reccomend so far. What about you?
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