King of Kings, The (2025)

Title: The King of Kings
Rating: PG
Directed by: Seong-ho Jang
Written by: Seong-ho Jang, Rob Edwards, Jamie Thomason, and Hoseok Sung
Starring: Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Roman Griffin Davis, Mark Hamill, Ben Kingsley, and Forest Whitaker
Release Date: 4/11/2025
Running Time: 104 minutes

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A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: During the credits, a montage of scenes from the movie replay briefly followed by several children giving their opinions on the movie and asking for donations via QR Code to pay it forward so other families may see the movie.

Special thanks to JoAnn, Brent, Frank, and Tala for this submission

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Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World (2023)*

BigGeorgeForemanFeat — Khris Davis stars as George Foreman in BIG GEORGE FOREMAN: THE MIRACULOUS STORY OF THE ONCE AND FUTURE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.

Title: Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: George Tillman Jr.
Written by: Frank Baldwin and George Tillman Jr.
Starring: Khris Davis, Jasmine Mathews, Sullivan Jones, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., John Magaro, Sonja Sohn, and Forest Whitaker
Release Date: 4/28/2023
Running Time: 129 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances. Fueled by an impoverished childhood, Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

A montage of photos of the characters in the film comparing them in real life with the actors and actresses who played them is shown. There is also some knowledge about Foreman’s career after he won his second Heavyweight Championship displayed.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Valerie for this submission

Respect (2021)*

Title: Respect
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Liesl Tommy
Written by: Tracey Scott Wilson and Callie Khouri
Starring: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan, and Mary J. Blige
Release Date: 8/13/2021
Running Time: 145 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of Franklin’s journey to find her voice.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see Aretha singing Natural Women at the Kennedy Center along with photos of her life.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Olivia, Michael, and Carlo for this submission

City of Lies (2018)

Title: City of Lies
Rating: R
Directed by: Brad Furman
Written by: Christian Contreras
Based on the book by: Randall Sullivan
Starring: Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, and Toby Huss
Release Date: 3/19/2021
Running Time: 112 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murders of rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In Memoriam
Lester Mathews

Burden (2018)*

Title: Burden
Rating: R
Directed by: Andrew Heckler
Written by: Andrew Heckler
Starring: Garrett Hedlund, Forest Whitaker, Andrea Riseborough, Usher Raymond IV, and Tom Wilkinson
Release Date: 1/21/2018
Running Time: 129 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

When a museum celebrating the Ku Klux Klan opens in a small South Carolina town, the idealistic Reverend Kennedy (Forest Whitaker) resolves to do everything in his power to prevent long-simmering racial tensions from boiling over. But the members of Kennedy’s congregation are shocked to discover that his plan includes sheltering Mike Burden (Garrett Hedlund), a Klansman whose relationships with both a single-mother (Andrea Riseborough) and a high-school friend (Usher Raymond) force him to re-examine his long-held beliefs. After Kennedy helps Mike leave behind his violent past, the Baptist preacher finds himself on a collision course with manipulative KKK leader Tom Griffin (Tom Wilkinson). In the face of grave threats to himself and his family, the resolute Kennedy bravely pursues a path toward peace, setting aside his own misgivings in the hopes of healing his wounded community.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

Interviews and clips from an ABC News piece with the real life Mike, Judy and Reverend Kennedy are shown.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Gabe for this submission

Finding Steve McQueen (2018)

Title: Finding Steve McQueen
Rating: R
Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson
Written by: Ken Hixon and Keith Sharon
Starring: Travis Fimmel, William Fichtner, Rachael Taylor, and Forest Whitaker
Release Date: 3/15/2019
Running Time: 91 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
In 1972, a gang of close-knit thieves from Youngstown, Ohio attempt to steal $30 million in illegal contributions and blackmail money from President Richard Nixon’s secret fund.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

Black Panther (2018)*

Title: Black Panther
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Ryan Coogler
Written by: Ryan Coogler, and Joe Robert Cole
Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis
Release Date: 2/16/2018
Running Time: 134 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
“Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

King T’Challa attends a UN meeting in Vienna, accompanied by Wakandans including Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Okoye (Danai Gurira). At this meeting he publicly announces that his nation of Wakanda will offer aid to anyone in need, and a UN member then asks him how a “nation of farmers” could help the rest of the world. T’Challa’s smile at this question (possibly implying that he will finally reveal to the rest of the world that Wakanda isn’t actually a third-world country, but that it has vastly superior technology to any other country because of its supply of the super-metal ‘Vibranium’.)

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits

Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) comes out of a hut in Wakanda, wearing Wakandan clothing, and meets Princess Shuri. She tells him to follow her and there’s much to learn. Then they go off-screen. The text “Black Panther will return in Avengers: Infinity War” is also shown.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (+1 rating, 1 votes)
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Special thanks to Aws, and Ian for this submission

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Star Wars: Rogue One L to R: Actors Riz Ahmed, Diego Luna, Felicity Jones, Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley ©Lucasfilm 2016

Title: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Gareth Edwards
Written by: Chris Weitz, Tony Gilroy, John Knoll and Gary Whitta
Starring: Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Genevieve O’Reilly, Alan Tudyk, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Forest Whitaker and Diego Luna
Release Date: 12/16/2016
Running Time: 134 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
A group of unlikely heroes who, in a time of conflict, band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and, in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication/Memoriam: In Memory of CHRIS BAYZ

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Arrival (2016)

Amy Adams as Louise Banks in ARRIVAL by Paramount Pictures

Title: Arrival
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Written by: Eric Heisserer
Based on the book by: Ted Chiang
Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker and Michael Stuhlbarg
Release Date: 11/11/2016
Running Time: 116 minutes

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When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team – led by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) – are brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers – and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No