Best Kerry Washington movies and shows (and where to stream them)

Kerry Washington is a prolific African-American actress featured in plenty of our favorite dramas, comedies, and, my personal favorite, sci-fi fantasies. Her colorful resume is a testament to the fact that this actress never shies away from an opportunity to let her talent shine, and it is all the more reason you should become a part of her fandom as soon as possible. (Not to mention, she’s an inspirational human rights advocate!)

Naturally, with this award-winning star racking up plenty of shows and movies, choosing from her ever-growing resume may be an overwhelming task. That is why we’ve compiled a list of the best films and shows featuring Kerry Washington and where you can stream these spectacular titles.

Best Kerry Washington movies

Save The Last Dance is the perfect title to start with if you prefer to view some of Washington’s earlier projects. In this classic dance film, Washington plays the role of Chenille, a teenager with a rather complex life but who is still, all around, a good friend.

If this 2001 film sounds like your cup of tea, head to Netflix or Amazon Prime Video to begin watching. However, after you finish watching this title, here are some other great Kerry Washington films that you should check out:

• The Human Stain (2003) – Amazon Prime Video/Apple TV
• She Hates Me (2004) – Paramount+/Showtime
• Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) – Amazon Prime Video/Netflix
• Fantastic Four (2005) – Disney+/Amazon Prime/fuboTV
• The Last King of Scotland (2006) – Starz/Hulu
• Mother and Child (2009) – Starz/Apple TV/Amazon Prime Video
• For Colored Girls (2010) – Amazon Prime Video/YouTube Movies
• Django Unchained (2012) – Amazon prime Video/Apple TV/YouTube Movies
• American Son (2019) – Netflix

In addition to all these stellar titles, we want to call attention to one of Washington’s latest projects, The School for Good and Evil. It’s fun, magical, and a great watch from start to finish. Don’t believe us? Then see a snippet of what’s in store in the official trailer for the 2022 film below.

The supernatural film is now streaming on Netflix, so if you would love to see Kerry Washington dressed as the magnificent Professor Clarissa Dovey, head to the streaming site today!

Best Kerry Washington shows

We love Kerry Washington’s many movies as much as the next person, but we truly believe the shows she has been featured in are out of this world. My favorite is, of course, the smash-hit series Scandal, where she plays the role of the forever iconic Olivia Pope.

You can view every season of Scandal on Hulu, but perhaps there are a few other TV series you may be blown away by on this site and many other popular streaming services.

Here is where to stream some of Kerry Washington’s best TV shows:

• Boston Legal (2004) – Amazon Prime Video/Hulu
• Marvel Knights: Black Panther (2010) – Google Play
• Little Fires Everywhere (2020) – Hulu

And, if you’re feeling fancy, you should check out the podcast series, The Prophecy, on Audible to listen to Washington’s powerful voice.

You’re sure to see Kerry Washington appear on our screens more and more in the future. While you wait to know where her talent leads her next, head to any of these sites to watch all of her best movies and shows.