9 of the best movies from Black directors to stream on Netflix right now

Andrew LaSaneJul 1, 2020, 02:24 IST

"Moonlight" is a critically-acclaimed film directed by Barry Jenkins.A24

Currently, there are a number of great films from Black directors that can be streamed on Netflix in the US.
Critics had plenty of praise for Ava DuVernay's "13th" (2016) and Barry Jenkins' "Moonlight" (2016).
Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" (2020) and Dee Rees' "Mudbound" (2017) are both acclaimed films that are set in the past.

With streaming services constantly adding new content and switching out titles, it can be tough to keep track of what to watch next.

To help narrow down some of the options, here are nine of the best films from Black directors that you can stream right now.

Note: All streaming service information was current on the date of publication and is subject to change. These films are available to stream on Netflix in the US but access may vary in other parts of the world.

Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" (2020) recently began streaming on Netflix.

"Da 5 Bloods" debuted on Netflix in June. Netflix

Hailed as a near-perfect LGBTQ film, "Moonlight" (2016) was directed by Barry Jenkins.

Trevante Rhodes in "Moonlight." A24

Ava DuVernay's "13th" (2016) is a powerful documentary about the US criminal-justice and prison system.

"13th" is a documentary film. Netflix

"Malcolm X" (1992) is a revered biopic from director Spike Lee.

Malcolm X in 1963 (left) and Denzel Washington as Malcolm X (right). Hulton Archive/Getty Images and Warner Bros.

Directed by Dee Rees, "Mudbound" (2017) is a historical drama that critics love.

"Mudbound" has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards. Steve Dietl/Sundance Insititute

Ernest Dickerson's "Juice" (1992) has been praised for its characters and writing.

"Juice" is set in New York City. Paramount

"Quincy" (2018) tells the story of the famous music producer Quincy Jones. It was co-directed by his daughter, Rashida Jones.

Quincy Jones is famous for his work in the music industry. Netflix

"Uncorked" (2020) is a coming-of-age film from director Prentice Penny.

"Uncorked" began streaming on Netflix in March. Nina Robinson/Netflix

"Atlantics" (2019) is Mati Diop's feature-length directorial debut.

"Atlantics" is a French film. Netflix

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