Best Forest Whitaker Movies & TV Shows

The 65 best movies and shows starring Forest Whitaker, ranked by weighted audience score on 3eyedraven — their strongest work first. Each includes cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Godfather of Harlem 2019 ★ 8.1
The King of Kings 2025 ★ 8.3
Platoon 1986 ★ 7.8
Arrival 2016 ★ 7.6
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 2016 ★ 7.5
Big George Foreman 2023 ★ 7.6
The Last King of Scotland 2006 ★ 7.4
Black Panther 2018 ★ 7.4
Southpaw 2015 ★ 7.4
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai 1999 ★ 7.3
The Butler 2013 ★ 7.3
Good Morning, Vietnam 1987 ★ 7.3
The Great Debaters 2007 ★ 7.3
Smoke 1995 ★ 7.2
Bloodsport 1988 ★ 7.1
Dope 2015 ★ 7.0
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior 2011 ★ 7.2
The Twilight Zone 2002 ★ 7.1
Phone Booth 2003 ★ 6.9
The Color of Money 1986 ★ 6.8
Roots 2016 ★ 6.9
Fast Times at Ridgemont High 1982 ★ 6.8
Panic Room 2002 ★ 6.8
The Crying Game 1992 ★ 6.8