Filmography taraji p henson
January 2024
The Color Purple
Musical comedyDirected by: Blitz BazaluweWith: Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bailey, Coleman Domingo,...
February 2017
Hidden Figures
DramaDirected by: Theodore MelfiWith: Kirsten Dunst, Kevin Costner, Taraji P. Henson,...The story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program
July 2011
Larry Crowne
Drama, Comedy Directed by: Tom HanksWith: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Taraji P. Henson,...Until he was downsized, affable, amiable Larry Crowne (Hanks) was a superstar team leader at the big-box company where he's worked since his time in the Navy. Underwater on his mortgage and unclear on what to do with his suddenly free days, Larry heads to his local college to start over. There he... Read more...
July 2010
The Karate Kid
Family, Action, DramaDirected by: Harald ZwartWith: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. HensonIn Columbia Pictures' The Karate Kid, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural... Read more...
February 2009
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Drama, Fantasy, RomanticDirected by: David FincherWith: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson,..."I was born under unusual circumstances." And so begins "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans... Read more...
March 2007
Smokin' Aces
Action, Comedy, CrimeDirected by: Joe CarnahanWith: Ryan Reynolds, Andy Garcia, Martin Henderson,...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.
Something New
Romantic, Comedy, Drama Directed by: Sanaa HamriWith: Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Blair Underwood,...Pursuing a career has made Kenya's life dull, or so believe her friends who set her up for a blind date. But when he turns out to be white, Kenya backs off, not knowing that cupid will strike soon.
October 2005
Four Brothers
Action, CrimeDirected by: John SingletonWith: Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André 3000,...Four adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exact revenge on the killers.
Hustle & Flow
Crime, Drama, Musical Directed by: Craig BrewerWith: Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning,...With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.