John Amos
John Amos (December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024) was an American actor and retired football player. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries "Roots" and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television seri...
63
Total Movies
3
Languages
5.7
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
John Amos Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
2015
🇺🇸 English
Shark's Paradise
1986
🇺🇸 English
Bonanza: The Next Generation
1988
🇺🇸 English
All Over Again
2007
🇺🇸 English
Future Cop
1976
🇺🇸 English
Uncut Gems
2019
🇺🇸 English
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
2016
🇺🇸 English
Vanishing Point
1971
🇺🇸 English
Althea
2014
🇺🇸 English
Die Hard 2
1990
🇺🇸 English
Let's Do It Again
1975
🇺🇸 English
Coming to America
1988
🇺🇸 English
Streaming Now (OTT)
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Last Rifleman | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Me Time | ⭐ 5.855 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Block Party | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Christmas in Miami | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Because of Charley | ⭐ 2.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Coming 2 America | ⭐ 6.343 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2020 | The Truth About Santa Claus | ⭐ 2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | The Beastmaster Chronicles | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | Christmas Belles | ⭐ 2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | Uncut Gems | ⭐ 7.164 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2016 | Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You | ⭐ 7.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Tamales and Gumbo | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Mercy for Angels | ⭐ 1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Bad Asses on the Bayou | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | Althea | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | Act of Faith | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | American Lowrider | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Madea's Witness Protection | ⭐ 6.13 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Zombie Hamlet | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | All Over Again | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Ascension Day | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Voodoo Moon | ⭐ 4.167 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Dr. Dolittle 3 | ⭐ 5.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Shadowboxing | ⭐ 5.431 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Countdown | ⭐ 5.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | My Baby's Daddy | ⭐ 4.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | TV in Black: The First Fifty Years | ⭐ 5.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | The Watermelon Heist | ⭐ 3.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Remembering Roots | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Disappearing Acts | ⭐ 6.159 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Something to Sing About | ⭐ 5.773 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | The Players Club | ⭐ 6.352 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda | ⭐ 5.571 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Hologram Man | ⭐ 4.238 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | For Better or Worse | ⭐ 4.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Night Trap | ⭐ 3.933 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Mac | ⭐ 5.636 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Ricochet | ⭐ 6.099 | - | JioHotstar |
| 1990 | Die Hard 2 | ⭐ 7 | - | JioHotstar |
| 1990 | Two Evil Eyes | ⭐ 6.134 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Lock Up | ⭐ 6.803 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Coming to America | ⭐ 6.88 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Bonanza: The Next Generation | ⭐ 7.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Shark's Paradise | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | American Flyers | ⭐ 6.123 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | Dance of the Dwarfs | ⭐ 4.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | The Beastmaster | ⭐ 6.303 | - | Cultpix |
| 1980 | Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Touched by Love | ⭐ 4.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Willa | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Cops and Robin | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Future Cop | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | Let's Do It Again | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | The President's Plane Is Missing | ⭐ 6.286 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | The World's Greatest Athlete | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Vanishing Point | ⭐ 7.081 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Devotion | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Future Cop: Cops and Robin | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | John Amos: Roots of an American Legend | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Information Processing | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
John Amos Career & Box Office Summary
John Amos is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 63 movies across 3 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 5.7/10, John Amos has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 4 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 4 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on John Amos's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.