Editor's Note: This article is updated monthly according to Netflix's regular film additions and removals.
Every month, Netflix releases a new batch of iconic Black films, including '90s throwbacks and other beloved classics. The streaming network is also home to tons of great original Black movies, from comedies to dramas that don't appear to be budging from the platform anytime soon. Take Tyler Perry's first-ever original film for the streaming service, A Fall From Grace, or Netflix's Uncorked—which has an amazing soundtrack—and former First Lady Michelle Obama's Becoming. Or, spend your night with the Oscar-nominated drama Ma Rainey's Black Bottomstarring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, and the romanceMalcolm and Marie, featuring John David Washington and Zendaya. You can't go wrong with any of these selections.
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This hit trilogy began with rap duo Kid 'n Play's acting debut as two best friends who embark on a night of adventure, dance, and romance in efforts to attend and pull-off an epic house party.
Do the Right Thing is one of the most critically acclaimed"Spike Lee Joints" in the famed director's filmography. On the hottest day of the year in Brooklyn, escalating racial tensions build amongst residents, leading to tragedy. The film earned Lee his first Oscar nomination for original screenplay.
In this remake of 1987's Can't Buy Me Love, nerdy Alvin (Nick Cannon) convinces his school's most popular girl, Paris (Christina Milian), to date him for two weeks in exchange for him repairing her mother's totaled car.
After the rigid Maj. Benson Payne (Damon Wayans) is honorably discharged from the Marines, he takes a job leading a misfit group of young cadets in a junior ROTC competition.
In these blockbuster comedies, Eddie Murphy is Sherman Klump (and a handful of other hilarious characters), a scientist who creates a miracle weight-loss solution that results in his obnoxious, ladies man alter ego: Buddy Love.
The once awkward teen, Roscoe Jenkins (Martin Lawrence) has transformed himself into a mega-successful talk show host. He heads back to his Southern hometown for his parents' anniversary, hoping to show off how far he's come, but his relatives and friends quickly humble him.
Adapted from the YA novel Ghetto Cowboy, this drama takes inspiration from the very real Fletcher Street Riders. It tells the story of a rebellious teen boy, who's sent to live with his father in Philadelphia for the summer, uncovering the city's community of Black cowboys.
In one of Larenz Tate's and Nia Long's earliest projects, they're Darius and Nina in this sexy '90s romance. After a chance meeting at a club, an aspiring writer and photographer form an instant, passionate connection. But past relationships—and their own fears of true love—threaten their budding relationship.
Despite trying to live a better life after being released from prison, O2 must toe the lines of the law when he's forced to save his son from a violent crime lord.
A detective is tasked with going undercover to take down a powerful and ultra-secretive crime ring. But he slowly becomes charmed by the gang's charismatic leader.
In a film adapted from August Wilson's play of the same name, the acclaimed Ma Rainey's Black Bottom follows legendary blues singer Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) and her band as they settle in for a tense recording session in 1927 Chicago. The movie marks the late Chadwick Boseman's last role.
After returning home from the premiere of his debut movie, filmmaker Malcolm (John David Washington) and his girlfriend Marie (Zendaya) await the critical response. But an exciting night gives way to revelations and tension in their relationship.
As a butler at the White House for three decades, Cecil Gaines has seen eight presidents come and go as he's had an exclusive up-close look at American history. But despite his remarkable job, his home and family life suffers.
Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, and Phylicia Rashad star in this festive Netflix original Christmas movie in which an eccentric toymaker's granddaughter attempts to lift her grandpa's holiday spirit by recovering a lost invention.
In this documentary, we get a behind-the-scenes look at Debbie Allen's Dance Academy in L.A., as the company prepares for their most celebrated show, The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.
Based on a true story, this heartbreaking drama follows Oscar Grant during the final hours of his life before he's shot and killed by San Francisco transit police. The movie marks Michael B. Jordan's first starring film role.
The true story of Richard and Mildred Loving is chronicled in this drama, as we see the couple ultimately win a Supreme Court Case to legalize interracial marriage in the United States.
McKenzie Jean-Philippe is the editorial assistant at OprahMag.com covering pop culture, TV, movies, celebrity, and lifestyle. She loves a great Oprah viral moment and all things Netflix—but come summertime, Big Brother has her heart. On a day off you'll find her curled up with a new juicy romance novel.