David Oyelowo — Actor (25)
Queen of Katwe (2016) [Movie] TMDB IMDb WikiData
Queen of Katwe
director: Mira Nair actor: Madina Nalwanga / David Oyelowo
other title: La Dame de Katwe / La reina de Katwe
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Nightingale (2014) [Movie] TMDB IMDb WikiData
Nightingale
director: Elliott Lester actor: David Oyelowo / Barlow Jacobs
other title: Nachtigall
A dangerously unstable man addresses the unseen followers of his video log about his obsession with an old army buddy.
The Last King of Scotland (2006) [Movie] IMDb NeoDB TMDB WikiData Douban
The Last King of Scotland
director: Kevin Macdonald actor: Forest Whitaker / James McAvoy
other title: L'ultimo re di Scozia / O Último Rei da Escócia
Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General Idi Amin comes to power and asks Garrigan to become his personal doctor.
Don't Let Go (2019) [Movie] TMDB IMDb
Don't Let Go
director: Jacob Aaron Estes actor: David Oyelowo / Storm Reid
other title: Crimen a contrarreloj / Correndo Contra o Tempo
A detective suffering from a personal loss receives a call from his recently deceased niece. Being able to communicate across time, the two work together to try and stop the crime before it occurs.
Star Wars Rebels (2014) [TV] TMDB
Star Wars Rebels
director: Simon Kinberg / Dave Filoni actor: Freddie Prinze Jr. / Taylor Gray
other title: Star Wars: Rebels
Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures, and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.
The Butler (2013) [Movie] TMDB NeoDB Douban IMDb
The Butler
director: Lee Daniels actor: Forest Whitaker / Oprah Winfrey
other title: The Butler - Un maggiordomo alla Casa Bianca / O Mordomo da Casa Branca
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
Lincoln (2012) [Movie] NeoDB Douban Melon Log IMDb TMDB WikiData
Lincoln
director: Steven Spielberg actor: Daniel Day-Lewis / Sally Field
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
The Passion (2008) [TV] TMDB
The Passion
director: Michael Offer actor: Ben Daniels / Penelope Wilton
other title: Das Leiden Christi / La Passion
The Passion is a television drama serial that tells the story of the last week in the life of Jesus.
The After (2024) [Movie] TMDB
The After
director: Misan Harriman actor: David Oyelowo / Jessica Kate Plummer
other title: O Depois / L'Après
After losing a family member to a violent crime, a shattered rideshare driver picks up a passenger that forces him to confront his grief.
A Most Violent Year (2014) [Movie] TMDB NeoDB IMDb WikiData Douban
A Most Violent Year
director: J.C. Chandor actor: Oscar Isaac / Jessica Chastain
other title: 1981: Indagine a New York / Um Ano Muito Violento
A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.
Les Misérables (2018) [TV] TMDB IMDb
Les Misérables
other title: I miserabili / Os Miseráveis
France, 1815. Jean Valjean, a common thief, is released from prison after having lived a hell in life for 19 years, but a small mistake puts the law again on his trail. Ruthless Inspector Javert pursues him thorough years, driven by a twisted sense of justice, while Valjean reforms himself, thrives and dedicates his life to good deeds. In 1832, while the revolution ravages the streets of Paris, Valjean and Javert cross their paths for the last time.
The Book of Clarence (2024) [Movie] TMDB
The Book of Clarence
director: Jeymes Samuel actor: LaKeith Stanfield / Omar Sy
other title: Il Vangelo secondo Clarence / Le livre de Clarence
Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.
Spooks (Series 1) (2002) [TV] Douban NeoDB TMDB
Spooks Season 1 part of TV Series: Spooks
director: Bharat Nalluri / Rob Bailey actor: Peter Firth / Hugh Simon
Defending their country, deceiving their friends — it's all in a day's work for the agents at MI5, the Security Service. The elite team tackle organised crime, espionage and terrorist activities, as well as the conflicts and power struggles back in the office. There's a car bomb in Liverpool, a siege in the Turkish embassy and the murder of a double agent, not to mention the difficulty of having to lie to loved ones about who you are and what you do.
Chaos Walking (2021) [Movie] Douban NeoDB IMDb TMDB WikiData
Chaos Walking
4.6 (5 ratings) director: Doug Liman actor: Tom Holland / Daisy Ridley
other title: Chaos Walking - O Ruído
Two unlikely companions embark on a perilous adventure through the badlands of an unexplored planet as they try to escape a dangerous and disorienting reality, where all inner thoughts are seen and heard by everyone.
Jack Reacher (2012) [Movie] TMDB Douban KevGa-NeoDB IMDb NeoDB WikiData
Jack Reacher
other title: Jack Reacher - La prova decisiva / 잭 리처
One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to a single suspect: an ex-military sniper who is quickly brought into custody. The interrogation yields one written note: 'Get Jack Reacher!'. Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, believes the authorities have the right man but agrees to help the sniper's defense attorney. However, the more Reacher delves into the case, the less clear-cut it appears. So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.
Selma (2014) [Movie] TMDB NeoDB Douban
Selma
director: Ava DuVernay actor: David Oyelowo / Carmen Ejogo
other title: Selma - La strada per la libertà / Selma - A Marcha da Liberdade
"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.