Denzel Watchathon

Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3
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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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(L-R) Joie Lee and Denzel Washington in "Mo' Better Blues" (1990)

Nearly 36 years later, Denzel and Spike Lee's first team-up remains a must-watch

By Malcolm McMillan published

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Mo' Better Blues," his first movie with director Spike Lee.

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Denzel Washington in "For Queen and Country"

I've seen every 1980s Denzel Washington movie and here's my ranking

By Malcolm McMillan published

Every Denzel Washington movie of the 1980s ranked from worst to best.

Streaming
(L-R) Bob Hoskins and Denzel Washington in "Heart Condition" (1990).

I watched the lowest-rated Denzel Washington movie of all time, and it's not as bad as you think

By Malcolm McMillan published

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Heart Condition," the lowest-rated movie of his legendary career.

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(L-R) Andre Braugher, Denzel Washington and Jihmi Kennedy in "Glory" (1989).

Netflix has a Denzel Washington war movie that's still a must-watch 36 years later

By Malcolm McMillan published

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing the 1989 war epic "Glory," which you can currently stream on Netflix.

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Denzel Washington in "The Mighty Quinn" (1989)

I'm watching all 52 Denzel Washington movies and this highly-rated mystery movie is currently streaming for free

By Malcolm McMillan published

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing the 1989 mystery comedy "The Mighty Quinn," which you can currently stream for free.

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For Queen and Country

This Denzel Washington crime drama was a total flop in the 1980s, but it might be his most underrated movie

By Malcolm McMillan published

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing the underrated 1988 crime drama "For Queen and Country."

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Denzel Washington as Steve Biko in "Cry Freedom" (1987).

This Denzel Washington political biopic is a must-watch in 2026, and it's an Oscar-worthy performance

By Malcolm McMillan published

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing the 1987 Oscar-nominated biopic "Cry Freedom."

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Denzel Washington in "Power" (1986).

I'm watching all 52 Denzel Washington movies in 2026 — and he's the high point of this 1980s political thriller

By Malcolm McMillan published

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing the 1986 political thriller, "Power."

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(L-R) Denzel Washington and Adolph Caesar in "A Soldier's Story" (1984)

I'm watching all 52 Denzel Washington movies in 2026, and this must-watch murder mystery is a combination of "Sinners" and "A Few Good Men" in the best way

By Malcolm McMillan published

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing the underrated 1984 murder mystery "A Soldier's Story."

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Denzel Washington as Roger Porter in "Carbon Copy" (1981)

I just watched Denzel Washington's controversial first movie, and you can stream it free right now

By Malcolm McMillan published

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and I'm starting with his controversial first film, "Carbon Copy."

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