Taraji P. Henson

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Dir. Theodore Melfi · With Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe

What will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point — and into a shocking act of desperation.

Dir. Tyler Perry · With Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor

Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.

Dir. David Fincher · With Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson

Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube.

Dir. Phil Johnston, Rich Moore · With John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot

Four adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exact revenge on the killers.

Dir. John Singleton · With Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André 3000

Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.

Dir. Robin Bissell · With Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay

A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups.

Dir. Cal Brunker · With Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

Dir. Craig Brewer · With Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning

The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, to get more of what they want from their men. When the men realize that the women have gotten a hold of their relationship “playbook,” they decide that the best defense is a good offense and come up with a plan to use this information to their advantage.

Dir. Tim Story · With Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is a kung fu master. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.

Dir. Harald Zwart · With Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson

The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.

Dir. John Singleton · With Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing.

Dir. Joe Carnahan · With Ryan Reynolds, Andy Garcia, Martin Henderson

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Dir. Blitz Bazawule · With Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks

A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.

Dir. Kyle Balda · With Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin

The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s.

Dir. Kasi Lemmons · With Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bruce McFee

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

Dir. Tim Story · With Adam Brody, Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara

Faithful wife Melinda, who is tired of standing by her devious husband Robert, is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed. That's when she lost it, and now she cannot let it go.

Dir. Tyler Perry · With Taraji P. Henson, Lyriq Bent, Crystle Stewart

Kenya McQueen thought she had it all: a successful career, good friends and family. There was just one thing she didn't have under control: her love life. All that changes when she meets sexy, free-spirited Brian Kelly. But when her ideal man arrives on the scene, Kenya must decide between the relationship everyone expects and the romance no one expected.

Dir. Sanaa Hamri · With Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Blair Underwood

Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.

Dir. Adam Shankman · With Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, Josh Brener

If Nick Barrow can stay alive for 21 days, he'll die happy. Everyone Nick knows wants him dead; Mob bosses, contract killers, and dirty cops. Performing the last act of a desperate man, Nick takes out a million dollar insurance policy on himself, payable to his estranged daughter. The problem? The policy doesn't take effect for 21 days. Nick knows they'll be lucky to be alive for twenty-one hours.

Dir. Peter Billingsley · With Vince Vaughn, Hailee Steinfeld, Bill Paxton

A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.

Dir. Danny Strong, Lee Daniels · With Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray

Phil and Claire Foster fear that their mild-mannered relationship may be falling into a stale rut. During their weekly date night, their dinner reservation leads to their being mistaken for a couple of thieves—and now a number of unsavoury characters want Phil and Claire killed.

Dir. Shawn Levy · With Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg

When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.

Dir. Tyler Perry · With Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez

When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.

Dir. Tom Hanks · With Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Bryan Cranston

Dr. Martin Blake, who has spent his life looking for respect, meets an 18-year-old patient named Diane, suffering from a kidney infection, and gets a much-needed boost of self-esteem. However, when her health starts improving, Martin fears losing her, so he begins tampering with her treatment, keeping Diane sick and in the hospital right next to him.

Dir. Lance Daly · With Orlando Bloom, Riley Keough, Taraji P. Henson

Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to impress a new friend and everyone wants to get their hands on King Julien's love potion. You'll fall in LOVE with Madly Madagascar!

Dir. David Soren · With Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer

Mary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes bad.

Dir. Babak Najafi · With Taraji P. Henson, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Danny Glover

Terri is a devoted wife and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin, a charming but dangerous escaped convict, shows up at her door claiming car trouble. Terri offers her phone to help him but soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished as she finds herself fighting for survival when he invades her home and terrorizes her family.

Dir. Sam Miller · With Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Leslie Bibb

A harried prehistoric bird mother entrusts her precious, soon-to-hatch egg to Sid. When she recommends him to her neighbours, business booms at his new egg-sitting service. However, dastardly pirate bunny, Squint, who is seeking revenge on the herd, steals, camouflages and hides all the eggs. Once again, with Squint’s twin brother assisting, Manny, Diego and the rest of the gang come to the rescue and take off on a daring mission that turns into the world’s first Easter egg hunt.

Dir. Ricardo Curtis · With Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary

A Detroit cop reluctantly teams with his girlfriend's 11-year-old son to clear his name and take down the city's most ruthless criminal.

Dir. Michael Dowse · With Ed Helms, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Little Gardenhigh