Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Denzel Washington · Russell Crowe · Carla Gugino · Cuba Gooding Jr.

Synopsis American Gangster (2007) follows the journey of Frank Lucas, a previously unnoticed driver for a prominent black crime lord in the inner city. After his boss's sudden demise, Frank seizes the opportunity to establish his own criminal empire and pursue...

Direction Barny Revill

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor

Synopsis Earth from Space (TV Miniseries) (2019) presents a captivating journey through four episodes, where cameras orbiting our planet offer unprecedented views of life on Earth. This series unveils fresh insights, stunning colors, and intricate patterns, while highlighting the rapid changes...

Direction Hugo Blick

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor · Christopher Eccleston · Antony Sher · Stephen Rea

Synopsis The Shadow Line (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a gripping 7-episode series that kicks off with the discovery of a man shot dead in a car, later identified as Harvey Wratten, the recently pardoned leader of one of London's most formidable...

Direction Steve McQueen

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor · Michael Fassbender · Lupita Nyong'o · Paul Dano

Synopsis 12 Years a Slave (2013) is a gripping narrative inspired by actual events, chronicling the harrowing journey of a free African American man who is abducted and forced into the harsh realities of slavery in mid-19th century Louisiana. The film...

Direction Alfonso Cuarón

Cast Clive Owen · Julianne Moore · Michael Caine · Chiwetel Ejiofor

Synopsis Children of Men (2006) presents a grim vision of the year 2027, where society has descended into chaos due to a widespread infertility crisis. The world's youngest individual has just passed away at the age of 18, leaving humanity on...

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Denzel Washington · Clive Owen · Jodie Foster · Willem Dafoe

Synopsis Inside Man (2006) follows the gripping narrative of a seasoned detective, Frazier (Denzel Washington), who finds himself in a high-stakes mental duel with a cunning bank heister, Dalton (Clive Owen), during a nerve-wracking hostage situation. As the intricate game of...

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Matt Damon · Jessica Chastain · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Jeff Daniels

Synopsis The Martian (2015) follows the gripping tale of Astronaut Mark Watney, who is left for dead during a perilous mission to the Red Planet. After a violent storm forces his crew to evacuate, Watney is presumed deceased and abandoned on...

Direction Chiwetel Ejiofor

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor · Maxwell Simba · Joseph Marcell · Aïssa Maiga

Synopsis The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) tells the inspiring tale of a young innovator in Malawi who, driven by a desire to save his community from famine, constructs a wind turbine using scrap materials and knowledge gleaned from a...

Direction Richard Curtis

Cast Hugh Grant · Liam Neeson · Colin Firth · Laura Linney

Synopsis Love Actually (2003) is a heartwarming romantic comedy that intertwines numerous love stories into a single captivating narrative. Set primarily in London, England, during the hectic five weeks leading up to Christmas, the film follows a complex web of interconnected,...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Radha Mitchell · Will Ferrell · Amanda Peet · Chloë Sevigny

Synopsis Melinda and Melinda (2004) is a cinematic exploration that masterfully blends the genres of romantic comedy and drama, a signature style of Woody Allen. Set in the vibrant backdrop of Manhattan, the film delves into two distinct narratives that highlight...

Direction Kasi Lemmons

Cast Don Cheadle · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Taraji P. Henson · Martin Sheen

Synopsis Talk to Me (2007) chronicles the compelling true narrative of Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene (Don Cheadle), a charismatic former convict who leveraged his eloquence to become a legendary radio host in the 1960s in Washington, D.C. Inspired by the dynamic...

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Audrey Tautou · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Sergi López · Sophie Okonedo

Synopsis Dirty Pretty Things (2002) follows the story of Okwe, an undocumented immigrant from Nigeria, who struggles to survive in London by working multiple jobs. He relies on caffeine and risky stimulants to stay awake and productive. During the day, he...

Direction Scott Derrickson

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Rachel McAdams · Benedict Wong

Synopsis Doctor Strange (2016) chronicles the journey of the gifted neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange, whose life takes a dramatic turn following a devastating car crash. Forced to confront his own mortality, he embarks on a quest to uncover the mysteries of...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor · John Goodman · Matthew Goode · Jacqueline Bisset

Synopsis Dancing on the Edge (TV Miniseries) (2013) is a gripping five-episode series that chronicles the journey of the Louis Lester Band as they ascend to fame within the vibrant and opulent social circles of London's elite. The narrative takes a...

Direction Sam Raimi

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Elizabeth Olsen · Xochitl Gomez · Chiwetel Ejiofor

Synopsis Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) follows the story of Dr. Stephen Strange as he delves into the unknown by performing a prohibited incantation, which inadvertently unlocks a portal to the vast multiverse. This action unleashes a series...

Direction Joss Whedon

Cast Nathan Fillion · Summer Glau · Gina Torres · Alan Tudyk

Synopsis Serenity (2005) follows the journey of Captain Malcolm Reynolds, a battle-weary former soldier who fought on the losing side of an interstellar conflict. Now, he makes ends meet through minor illegal activities and freight services using his vessel, Serenity. At...

Direction Tom Hooper

Cast Hilary Swank · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Jamie Bartlett · Ian Roberts

Synopsis Red Dust (2004) follows the story of a South African police officer, Dirk Hendricks, portrayed by Bartlett, who submits an amnesty request on behalf of Alex Mpondo, a South African Parliament member played by Ejiofor. Mpondo struggles with memories of...

Direction Julian Jarrold

Cast Joel Edgerton · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Sarah-Jane Potts · Jemima Rooper

Synopsis Kinky Boots (2005) follows the journey of two unlikely heroes who discover their inner strength and learn to embrace their individuality. Based on a remarkable true story, a young British man takes over his father's struggling shoe manufacturing business. His...

Direction Alex Kurtzman · Jenny Lumet · John Hlavin · Joss Agnew

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor · Naomie Harris · Jimmi Simpson · Kate Mulgrew

Synopsis The Man Who Fell to Earth (TV Series) (2022) follows the journey of an extraterrestrial being who lands on Earth during a pivotal moment in human history. As he navigates the complexities of human society, he must also grapple with...

Direction Pete Travis

Cast William Hurt · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Jonny Lee Miller · Mark Strong

Synopsis Endgame (TV) (2009) delves into the clandestine negotiations that ultimately dismantled South Africa's Apartheid regime. Set in 1985, the narrative unfolds as the oppressive system begins to collapse amidst widespread unrest. Key figures from the African National Congress (ANC), including...