Many audiences know Daniel Kaluuya from his breakthrough role in Jordan Peele's Get Out. Others might know Kaluuya for his appearance in the superhero blockbuster Black Panther. The actor has also appeared in several series throughout his career.
Kaluuya gives Black Mirror one of its highest-rated episodes. However, Kaluuya is now a full-fledged movie star, with an Academy Award to prove it. Fans have taken to IMDb to rate his best movies, from small appearances to starring roles.
Johnny English Reborn — 6.3
Johnny English Reborn is an action-comedy. It follows the antics of the titular spy, played by Rowan Atkinson. It is a sequel to Johnny English and traces the actions of the spy and his sidekick following the events of the first film.
Daniel Kaluuya plays Colin Tucker. He is an agent who helps English as his right-hand man. Fans of the movie might say it is funny and showcases Kaluuya's ability as a comedic actor.
Cass — 6.5
Cass is a crime drama based on true events. It showcases the life of Cass Pennant. Pennant is a member of the gangs springing up in England in the 1970s surrounding football events. The movie traces his interesting life as a football hooligan.
Daniel Kaluuya is one of three actors who play Pennant at different stages of his life. He plays a teenage Cass in his second feature film role. Audiences might say the story is fascinating and the film is well-acted.
Kick-Ass 2 — 6.5
Kick-Ass 2 is the follow-up to Kick-Ass, a stylized superhero movie where an outcast teen tries to replicate the vigilante life of his comic book heroes. Dave Lizewski must face Chris D'Amico when he seeks to avenge his father's death.
They both go head to head with some help from new heroes and villains. Daniel Kaluuya plays Black Death, a hired hitman for antagonist D'Amico. Fans of the movie might say it is a unique take on the superhero genre and presents funny moments of dark comedy.
Shoot The Messenger — 6.6
Shoot the Messenger is a made-for-tv drama from the mid-2000s. It unpacks a complicated story of race relations driven by its protagonist, Joe. Joe takes a job teaching in an inner-city school in South London, and the challenges he faces soon force him to build his life up from rock bottom.
Daniel Kaluuya gives his first feature performance in Shoot the Messenger. He plays Reece. Audiences might say the film presents a unique plot and investigates complicated social issues.
Widows — 6.8
Some fans say Widows is one of Steve McQueen's best movies. The thriller follows the story of the wives of a team of criminals. After the men are killed following a failed robbery, their wives are forced to pay their debts. They follow in their husbands' footsteps in order to come up with the money.
Kaluuya plays Jatemme Manning. Manning is the brother of the crime boss to whom the titular widows owe money. Fans might say he gives Widows some of its funniest moments which give levity to the moody film.
Queen & Slim — 7.1
Queen & Slim presents the story of a couple on the run. Some fans say Queen & Slim is the modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. It traces the actions of Ernest "Slim" Hines and Angela "Queen" Johnson as they leave town after a confrontation with law enforcement ends with a death.
Daniel Kaluuya stars in the film as Slim alongside Jodie Turner-Smith's Queen. Audiences might say the movie presents a thrilling story. Others perhaps say Kaluuya shines in the starring role. Some viewers might point to the story, rich with subtext, as a reason for the movie's high rating.
Black Panther — 7.3
Black Panther is perhaps one of the most celebrated superhero movies of all time. Its cultural impact and accolades speak for themselves. It follows the story of an African king and superhero T'Challa, or Black Panther.
Daniel Kaluuya plays W'Kabi. He is one of T'Challa's best friends and helps him to defend Wakanda, the fictional African nation which T'Challa reigns over. Fans of Black Panther might say it is one of the most inventive and significant movies to come from the MCU.
Judas And The Black Messiah — 7.5
A fascinating true story is told in Judas and the Black Messiah. It follows the tale of American activist Fred Hampton in the 1960s, and Bill O'Neal, the FBI informant who helped hand him to authorities.
Creative liberties are taken in Judas and the Black Messiah, but the film presents several real events from Hampton's story. Kaluuya stars as Hampton. Fans of the movie might say it presents Kaluuya's greatest dramatic performance.
Sicario — 7.6
Denis Villeneuve presents a gripping crime thriller with Sicario. It follows a story concerning drug trafficking on the U.S.-Mexico border. A team of FBI agents looking to take down a major player in the Mexican drug cartel faces challenges in the film.
Daniel Kaluuya plays Reggie Wayne. Wanye is a new member of the FBI thrown into a harrowing operation. Fans of the movie might say it is a brutal and engaging crime thriller, and that Kaluuya holds his own with a cast of celebrated performers.
Get Out —7.7
Jordan Peele's directorial debut brought Daniel Kaluuya to a wide audience upon its release in the late 2010s. The now-iconic movie presents a horror film brimming with subtext and told with nuance.
Furthermore, many fans might say it is as smart as it is entertaining, showcasing impressive acting and filmmaking across the spectrum of drama and comedy. Viewers might say the movie could not have garnered as much praise as it has without Kaluuya's commanding performance.