Denzel Washington (Director)

Reviews of movies from director Denzel Washington

Looking for reviews of films directed by Denzel Washington? Cinafilm has a total of 2,292 reviews across 4 movies directed by Denzel Washington.

Movies from this director have generally received positive reviews and hold an average rating of 68%.

The Great Debaters is Denzel Washington's highest rated movie, with a score of 74% based on 634 reviews.

The lowest rated film from Denzel Washington is A Journal for Jordan, with a score of 55% based on 24 reviews.

Director Biography

Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, director and film producer. He first rose to prominence when he joined the cast of the medical drama St. Elsewhere, playing Dr. Philip Chandler for six years. He has received much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including for his portrayals of real-life figures, such as Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Melvin B. Tolson, Frank Lucas, and Herman Boone.

Washington has received two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe awards, and a Tony Award. He is notable for winning the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his part in Glory in 1989, and the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001 for his role in the film Training Day.

Denzel Washington has directed films starring Viola Davis, Michael B. Jordan, Forest Whitaker and Glen Powell.