What is the best movie directed by Antoine Fuqua?
From Oscar-winning crime dramas to historical epics and blockbuster action, Fuqua's filmography spans two decades of bold, intense cinema — often anchored by unforgettable leading performances. Which one takes the top spot?
Training Day
A gritty 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke as LAPD narcotics officers, earning Washington an Academy Award for Best Actor.
The Equalizer
A 2014 action thriller starring Denzel Washington as a retired black-ops operative who uses his skills to exact justice against the Russian mob.
The Equalizer 2
The 2018 sequel reuniting Denzel Washington with Fuqua, marking the first time Washington starred in a sequel to one of his own films.
The Equalizer 3
The 2023 concluding chapter of the Equalizer trilogy, following Robert McCall as he finds peace in southern Italy before confronting the local Camorra.
Southpaw
A 2015 boxing drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a champion fighter who must rebuild his life after a personal tragedy, featuring a powerful performance and intense fight sequences.
Tears of the Sun
A 2003 military action film starring Bruce Willis as a Navy SEAL ordered to rescue an American doctor in war-torn Nigeria, exploring moral duty and sacrifice.
King Arthur
A 2004 historical epic reimagining the Arthurian legend with a more historically grounded take, starring Clive Owen and Keira Knightley.
Shooter
A 2007 action thriller starring Mark Wahlberg as a retired Marine sniper framed for a presidential assassination attempt, forced to go on the run.
Brooklyn's Finest
A 2009 crime drama following three unconnected New York City police officers whose lives intersect in the Brooklyn drug wars, starring Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, and Ethan Hawke.
The Magnificent Seven
A 2016 remake of the classic Western, starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt as a diverse group of gunslingers defending a mining town against a ruthless industrialist.
Emancipation
A 2022 historical drama starring Will Smith as a runaway slave navigating the dangerous Louisiana bayous to escape bondage, based on the story of the famous 'Whipped Peter' photograph.
Michael
A 2026 musical biopic following Michael Jackson from his rise with The Jackson 5 to his global superstardom, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson.
Bait
Fuqua's 2000 action comedy debut starring Jamie Foxx as a small-time criminal used as bait by federal agents to catch a master thief.
The Guilty
A 2021 Netflix thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a demoted 911 operator who races against time to save a caller in danger, filmed in a single location.
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