Best Cicely Tyson Movies & TV Shows

The 12 best movies and shows starring Cicely Tyson, ranked by weighted audience score on 3eyedraven — their strongest work first. Each includes cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

The Help 2011 ★ 8.2

Fried Green Tomatoes 1991 ★ 7.7

Sounder 1972 ★ 7.5

A Fall from Grace 2020 ★ 7.0

Diary of a Mad Black Woman 2005 ★ 6.5

Why Did I Get Married Too? 2010 ★ 6.5

Because of Winn-Dixie 2005 ★ 6.5

Hoodlum 1997 ★ 6.5

Madea's Family Reunion 2006 ★ 6.4

Idlewild 2006 ★ 5.7

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia 2013 ★ 5.8

Alex Cross 2012 ★ 5.1