Movies with Afro-Latino Stars

Black and Latino characters are among the many underrepresented groups in media, and the necessity for visibility within the Afro-Latino community is high. The movies on this list highlight trailblazing Afro-Latinos like Zoe Saldana and Tessa Thompson, celebrating their work in an array of genres, from animation, adventure, and drama to family films and hit musicals. There's plenty to keep you and your family enthralled! Try these links and articles for more entertainment options that highlight culture and community. And don't forget to check our Movies with Cuban and Cuban American Characters & Leads and Movies with Mexican and Mexican American Characters.

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All I Want for Christmas Is You

age 4+

Merry, mischievous holiday tale is fun for families.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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Encanto

age 6+

Vibrant visuals, catchy songs, moving messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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Trolls World Tour

age 6+

Amusing, upbeat musical sequel promotes joys of diversity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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Lady and the Tramp (2019)

age 6+

Remake has humor and heart; some peril, emotional intensity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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Vivo

age 6+

Touching musical about family and love has a little peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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The Lego Batman Movie

age 7+

Clever, creative, action-packed adventure/toy ad.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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Hamilton

age 11+

Filmed Broadway smash has mature content, positive messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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In the Heights

age 11+

Joyous, touching musical has some innuendo, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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Men in Black: International

age 12+

Reboot looks good but lacks spark; sci-fi/alien violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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Star Trek

age 12+

Classic franchise gets new life; OK for older kids.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2009)
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Star Trek Beyond

age 12+

Violent but exciting adventure honors teamwork, diversity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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Guardians of the Galaxy

age 12+

Marvel sci-fi adventure has laughs and action violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
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Thor: Love and Thunder

age 12+

Rescue adventure focuses on love; violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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Thor: Ragnarok

age 12+

Funniest Thor movie has tons of style, plenty of violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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Rustin

age 13+

Strong performances, racial violence in civil rights biopic.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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Avengers: Infinity War

age 13+

Intense violence, strong messages in shocking Marvel epic.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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West Side Story (2021)

age 13+

Dazzling musical adaptation has violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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Avatar: The Way of Water

age 13+

Long but dazzling return to Pandora has sci-fi violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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Creed II

age 13+

Strong sequel has boxing violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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Creed III

age 13+

Jordan directs and stars in intense, moving threequel.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)