Best Sidney Poitier Movies & TV Shows

The 17 best movies and shows starring Sidney Poitier, ranked by weighted audience score on 3eyedraven — their strongest work first. Each includes cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

In the Heat of the Night 1967 ★ 7.7

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 1967 ★ 7.6

To Sir, with Love 1967 ★ 7.5

Sneakers 1992 ★ 6.9

The Bedford Incident 1965 ★ 7.0

Shoot to Kill 1988 ★ 6.6

Paris Blues 1961 ★ 6.5

The Wilby Conspiracy 1975 ★ 6.4

The Greatest Story Ever Told 1965 ★ 6.4

The Jackal 1997 ★ 6.4

Band of Angels 1957 ★ 6.3

The Organization 1971 ★ 6.3

Uptown Saturday Night 1974 ★ 6.2

A Piece of the Action 1977 ★ 5.8

The Long Ships 1964 ★ 6.1

Little Nikita 1988 ★ 6.1

They Call Me Mister Tibbs! 1970 ★ 5.9