Films starring Viola Davis

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes – lopsided prequel

By David Jenkins

Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth head up this serviceable franchise prequel that divebombs into ignominy and obscurity during its protracted final act.

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Air

By Hannah Strong

Ben Affleck returns to the director's chair, fictionalising the fascinating story of how an iconic shoe was born.

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The Woman King

By Rogan Graham

Gina Prince-Bythewood delivers her masterpiece in this quietly radical action epic with a stunning lead turn from Viola Davis.

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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

By Flora Spencer Grant

The entertaining story of the titular “Mother of the Blues” sees Chadwick Boseman shine in his final performance.

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Widows

By Hannah Strong

Steve McQueen delivers the goods with a heist thriller about four women who take extreme measures to pay back a debt.

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Fences

By David Jenkins

Viola Davis steals the show in this faithful stage adaptation from director Denzel Washington.

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Blackhat

By David Jenkins

Michael Mann returns with a majestic B-thriller which offers a sharp commentary on the mass digitisation of communication.

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