Movies with Denzel Washington: 2023 – 2012

Denzel Washington, deservedly recognized as one of the greatest actors of our generation, has become a true icon of Hollywood cinema. His talent, charisma and expressive acting have made him a favorite of audiences around the world. In this selection, we offer to review the films in which Denzel Washington played major roles and impressed with his acting skills.

Leave the World Behind (2023)

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The vacation of two families who do not know each other is interrupted by strangers who report a mysterious disaster in New York.

Read more: Netflix released the trailer for Leave the World Behind.

The Little Things (2021)

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The action takes place in Los Angeles in the 1990s, when the city is under the threat of a serial killer. Denzel Washington plays the role of a detective investigating these brutal crimes, and Rami Malek is his junior partner.

In the course of the investigation, the detectives discover a suspicious man who openly provokes them and makes the characters ask themselves how far they are willing to go to catch the criminal. But is it worth risking their lives to find the real culprit?

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

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A film adaptation of the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, directed by Joel Cohen. The film stars Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. The story takes place in Scotland in the XI century and tells about the radical changes in the hero’s life after he becomes king. However, his powerful power does not give him peace of mind, because an uprising begins around him, and he himself begins to be tormented by doubts and fear that he may be retaliated for his crimes.

Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)

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The film tells the story of Roman Israel, a longtime lawyer who has spent his entire life fighting for justice and the rights of the less fortunate. But when his partner and mentor dies unexpectedly, Roman finds himself on the verge of bankruptcy and is forced to find a new job.

His life suddenly changes when he joins a prestigious law office that specializes in protecting the rights of people who have been victimized by the police. But at times Roman’s ideals of Israel and reality are at odds, and Roman must compromise between his principles and his abilities to find his place in the new world.

The Magnificent Seven (2016)

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The action takes place in a small Mexican town where the inhabitants have fallen victim to the brutal tyrant Bartolome Calvera and his gang. The desperate locals turn to seven mercenaries, each of whom is a master of his craft, to protect them from the invasion of their enemies. Among these seven heroes is Sam Chisled, played by Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio and other famous actors.

Hardened by war and trained to fight, the mercenaries unite to retake the city from a criminal gang and free the people from tyranny. They know that the battle will not be easy and they may be capable of only a miracle, but they are ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of justice and freedom.

Fences (2016)

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The story is set in 1950s Pittsburgh, where Troy Maxon (Denzel Washington), a former baseball player who works as a longshoreman, lives. He lives with his wife Rose (Viola Davis) and sons, but his life is one of poverty and restriction. He struggles with racism and the challenges life presents him, and builds high barriers around himself that prevent him from understanding and accepting his loved ones.

The Equalizer (2014, 2018, 2023)

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Robert McCall, a former Special Forces officer, has been through many trials and survived the seven wheels of hell. He was trained to kill and forced to do so hundreds of times, but now he has turned his back on these things and leads a quiet, ordinary life. He works as a salesman in a shopping mall, trying to forget about his past cruelty, but no matter how hard he tries, the past always catches up with him.

2 Guns (2013)

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The story tells of a military officer and a DEA agent who have a new assignment – to infiltrate a drug cartel undercover. Now their main goal is to stay in this organization to get valuable information. Soon, the agents have a unique opportunity to steal the criminals’ money, which they use to launder money in a bank controlled by the mafia. However, after successfully completing the task, the heroes learn a shocking truth: the stolen 43 million dollars actually belonged to the CIA, not to a criminal organization. Now the heroes will have to find out who set them up and what to do in such a difficult situation.

Flight (2012)

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Whipp Whitaker is an airliner captain who has devoted his entire adult life to aviation. However, there is another dark side to his life that is not well known – he has a serious addiction to alcohol and drugs, which is slowly and methodically destroying his life. But everything changes during the last flight on an airliner. During the flight, the plane malfunctions, endangering the lives of all 102 passengers. Whitaker manages to land the plane successfully with coolness and professionalism. However, during the investigation of the plane crash, new unexpected causes are discovered that will cast doubt on Whitaker.

Safe House (2012)

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Young CIA agent Matt Weston finds himself in Cape Town, confined to a nondescript apartment with nothing to do. He futilely fights off his boredom by playing ping-pong with the wall and waiting for things to happen. He has two hopes: the first is to get a real assignment, and the second is to be transferred to France, where his beloved girlfriend does not suspect anything about his service. But his transfer to France is delayed, while an opportunity for action suddenly arises. A special CIA squad arrives in tranquil Cape Town, accompanied by the legendary agent Tobin Frost, known for his ability to sell secrets to various intelligence agencies. The intentions to torture Frost are abandoned when the safe house is attacked by an armed gang…

Read more:

• Movies with Denzel Washington: 2010 – 2003
• Movies with Denzel Washington: 2002 – 1996
• Movies with Denzel Washington: 1996 – 1991
• Movies with Denzel Washington: 1990 – 1981