Denzel Watchathon

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I was inspired by an X (Twitter) post by The New York Times senior staff writer Brooklyn White-Grier, which stated that you could watch one of Denzel's 52 movies every week of 2026 without needing to repeat a movie. So, I'm taking on the challenge. Bookmark this page to see each week's installment.

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Denzel Washington in "The Great Debaters" (2007)

This Denzel Washington historical drama movie is often forgotten, but it's still a must-watch performance nearly 20 years later

By Malcolm McMillan Published

"The Great Debaters" is a good historical drama with a great Denzel Washington performance. It's a must-watch if you've never seen it before.

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Denzel Washington in "American Gangster" (2007)

This Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe crime drama is still great 19 years later — and you can stream it for free

By Malcolm McMillan Published

"American Gangster" isn't perfect, but Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe's crime drama is still great 19 years later. Here's how you can stream it for free right now.

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Denzel Washington in "Déjà Vu" (2006)

Denzel Washington and Val Kilmer's 2006 sci-fi time-travel movie is a wild ride

By Malcolm McMillan Published

"Déjà Vu" is a twisted time-travel sci-fi movie that might be too convoluted for its own good. Read on to see if you should stream it.

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(L-R) Denzel Washington and Chiwetel Ejiofor in "Inside Man" (2006).

Netflix has a must-watch crime thriller featuring a Denzel and Spike Lee team-up — and you should stream it before it's gone

By Malcolm McMillan Published

"Inside Man" is a delightfully twisted heist thriller with a star-studded cast. Stream it while it's on Netflix before it's gone.

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Denzel Washington in "The Manchurian Candidate" (2004)

Denzel still shines in this 2004 psychological thriller, but I think Meryl Streep steals the spotlight

By Malcolm McMillan Published

"The Manchurian Candidate" is a psychological thriller that can hold its own with the 1962 original, thanks to standout performances from Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep.

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Denzel Washington in "Man On Fire" (2004)

This Denzel Washington action thriller was savaged by critics in 2004, but over 20 years later it's an undeniable must-watch

By Malcolm McMillan Published

"Man on Fire" was savaged by critics in 2004, but over 20 years later, this Denzel Washington action thriller is an undeniable must-watch.

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(L-R) Denzel Washington and Eva Mendes in "Out of Time" (2003).

Denzel Washington and Eva Mendes team up for a hot crime thriller movie that you can stream for free right now

By Malcolm McMillan Published

"Out of Time" features Denzel and Eva Mendes in a hot crime thriller. You can stream it for free right now.

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Denzel Washington in "Antwone Fisher" (2002)

Denzel's directorial debut is a biopic drama movie you've probably never heard of, but it's a must-watch

By Malcolm McMillan Published

Denzel's directorial debut, "Antwone Fisher," is a biopic drama movie you've probably never heard of. But its story makes it a must-watch.

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Denzel Washington in "John Q" (2002)

24 years later, this Denzel crime thriller movie is still a scathing indictment of American healthcare

By Malcolm McMillan Published

"John Q" may be flawed, but 24 years later, Denzel Washington's crime thriller movie remains a scathing indictment of American healthcare.

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(L-R) Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke in "Training Day."

Nearly 25 years later, 'Training Day' remains Denzel Washington's greatest performance ever

By Malcolm McMillan Published

I'm watching all 52 Denzel Washington movies, and "Training Day" remains the best performance of his career.

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