Looking for movies on BET Plus? With so many Black movies to choose from, it can be tough to know where to start. Check out our list of the 10 best movies on BET Plus right now!
10 Great Movies on BET Plus
1. Miss Juneteenth (2020)
Miss Juneteenth stars Nicole Beharie as Turquoise, a former beauty queen and single mother who enters her rebellious teenage daughter in the Miss Juneteenth pageant to keep her from repeating the same mistakes she made in life. At 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, this one is certified fresh!
2. What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993)
Sitting high at 97%, this movie follows the real-life story of Tina Turner with stellar performances by Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburn.
3. House Party (1990)
This classic comedy stars Kid ‘n Play and follows two high school friends who plan to throw a house party while their parents are away for the weekend. The movie focuses on the struggles of teenage life, including peer pressure and first love.
4. Ballast (2008)
A single mother, Marlee, struggles to keep her family together in the Mississippi Delta after her brother commits suicide. Her life is further complicated when an old friend of her brother arrives on the scene with his troubled past. With his help, Marlee begins to finally confront her grief.
5. Loudmouth (2022)
Loudmouth is a comprehensive exploration of Reverend Al Sharpton’s life and struggles, featuring interviews with President Barack Obama, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, and more.
6. Coach Carter (2005)
Coach Carter is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter., who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. The story was inspired by a February 19, 1998 Sports Illustrated article written by Gary Smith, as well as a documentary directed by John Watkin.
7. Doubting Thomas (2018)
A white family’s life is changed forever when they unexpectedly give birth to a black baby. They uncover secrets and their love for each other is tested by the harsh realities of racism in America.
8. Always a Bridesmaid (2019)
In this humorous movie, a woman is tired of being the bridesmaid at all her friends’ weddings. She takes a chance and decides to start dating again, no longer content with waiting around for someone to ask her out.
9. Outsiders (2022)
In this sci-fi horror movie, Jaylen Brown, a high school student, is suspected when his classmate vanishes during a party. With time running out for him to prove his innocence, he discovers a network of secrets and possible supernatural forces at work.
10. Bitch Ass (2022)
Four recruits face a deadly fate when their gang initiation goes awry and they are forced to play life-threatening games by a sadistic killer in this suspenseful horror movie. It’s a classic-style slasher flick.
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