Angie Ambos
Chris Rock is one of the most influential and successful stand-up comedians in history and an accomplished actor, director, producer, writer, and Emmy award winner. After more than three decades in the entertainment industry, he’s become a beloved Hollywood icon with a wide range of roles across multiple genres. As we celebrate the successes of his career to date, here are 10 must-see movies featuring Chris Rock that everyone should check out.
Rock made his feature film debut in this 1991 crime drama starring Wesley Snipes and Ice-T. He plays Pookie, a drug addict who assists detectives in investigating a notorious drug lord. This role earned Rock an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in Motion Picture. Stream it on
2. CB4 (1993)
This classic 90s spoof comedy starring Chris Rock follows a fictional rap group, CB4, as they climb to fame and become entangled with a criminal underworld. Rock’s character, MC Gusto, is the leader of the group who attempts to balance his newfound success with struggles from his past. Stream it on
Rock plays a supporting role in this romantic comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Halle Berry. He stars as the assistant to Murphy’s character Marcus Graham, an advertising executive who struggles to maintain his bachelor lifestyle while dealing with the aftermath of a one-night stand. Stream it on
In Rock’s directorial debut, he stars alongside Bernie Mac in this political satire about two African American men chosen as presidential candidates for the same party. As they go head-to-head in a mock election campaign, their views on politics clash, creating a funny and clever story. Stream it on Reelgood:
In this remake of the classic 1974 film, Rock stars as former NFL player Paul Crewe who is sent to prison after getting into a drunk driving accident. While in prison, he teams up with inmates to stage a football game against their guards. Alongside Adam Sandler’s character, they create an unforgettable sports comedy with plenty of laughs and action. Stream it on Reelgood:
Rock stars alongside Anthony Hopkins in this action-comedy about two CIA agents trying to stop a terrorist plot. Rock plays Jake Hayes, a streetwise hustler and con artist who teams up with the more buttoned-up agent Hayden Christenson. Together they embark on a dangerous assignment to save the world.
In this star-studded comedy, Adam Sandler reunites with his former Saturday Night Live castmates, including Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, and Kevin James, to play five childhood friends who come together for a Fourth July holiday weekend. As they reunite, the men look back on their lives and reflect on how much has changed since their younger days.
Rock stars alongside his real-life wife of nearly two decades, Malaak Compton-Rock, in this romantic comedy about a couple living together in Manhattan. Rock’s character Mingus is an opinionated journalist who struggles to adjust to life with his new French family member Marion (played by Julianne Moore).
In this semi-autobiographical comedy written, directed, and starring Chris Rock, he plays a comedian trying to transition from standup comedy to film stardom. As his career takes off, he finds himself in a tumultuous relationship with reality TV star Chelsea Brown (played by Rosario Dawson).
Chris Rock co-stars alongside Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, and Danny Glover in this remake of the British comedy of the same name. He plays Norman, an awkward cousin who causes all sorts of trouble during the funeral of his family patriarch.
Chris Rock is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable funnymen and has entertained audiences since his breakout role on Saturday Night Live in 1990. His career spans decades, including starring roles and voice-over work, as well as writing and directing feature films. Over the years, he has proven himself to be an incredible actor with remarkable comedic timing and a diverse range of characters he can play.
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