Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles (born Melvin Peebles; August 21, 1932 – September 21, 2021) was an American actor, filmmaker, writer, and composer. His feature film debut, The Story of a Three-Day Pass (1967), was based on his own French-language novel La Permiss...
59
Total Movies
3
Languages
6.0
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
René Vautier, le rebelle
2000
FR
Sunlight
1957
🇺🇸 English
SMUT
2006
🇺🇸 English
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood
2022
FR
Bellyful
2000
FR
976-STUD
1989
🇺🇸 English
The Day They Came to Arrest the Book
1987
🇺🇸 English
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
2011
🇺🇸 English
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
2005
🇺🇸 English
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
1992
🇺🇸 English
Just an Old Sweet Song
1976
🇺🇸 English
500 Francs
1961
FR
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Armed | ⭐ 4.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Peeples | ⭐ 5.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Salty Dog Blues | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | Redemption Road | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 | ⭐ 7.57 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | Infiltrating Hollywood: The Rise and Fall of the Spook Who Sat by the Door | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | American Swing | ⭐ 5.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | Directors on Directing | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | The Black List: Volume Two | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Blackout | ⭐ 5.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Hard Luck | ⭐ 5.519 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | SMUT | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Unstoppable | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Baadasssss! | ⭐ 6.483 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | The Hebrew Hammer | ⭐ 5.462 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | The Real Deal: What It Is | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | BaadAsssss Cinema | ⭐ 6.02 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Bellyful | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | René Vautier, le rebelle | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Love Kills | ⭐ 3.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Classified X | ⭐ 5.417 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Riot | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Calm at Sunset | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Gang in Blue | ⭐ 5.192 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Tales of Erotica | ⭐ 3.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Panther | ⭐ 6.261 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Fist of the North Star | ⭐ 4.361 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Vrooom Vrooom Vroooom | ⭐ 3.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Terminal Velocity | ⭐ 5.369 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Farewell, Babylon! | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | ⭐ 6.477 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Posse | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Boomerang | ⭐ 5.665 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | True Identity | ⭐ 5.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Making 'Do the Right Thing' | ⭐ 6.875 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Identity Crisis | ⭐ 2.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | 976-STUD | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Taking Care of Terrific | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Jaws: The Revenge | ⭐ 4.096 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | O.C. and Stiggs | ⭐ 4.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | The Day They Came to Arrest the Book | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | America | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Greased Lightning | ⭐ 6.38 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Just an Old Sweet Song | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | Don't Play Us Cheap | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | Wattstax | ⭐ 6.947 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1970 | Watermelon Man | ⭐ 6.271 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | Slogan | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | The Story of a Three-Day Pass | ⭐ 6.444 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1961 | 500 Francs | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1957 | Sunlight | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1957 | Three Pick-Up Men for Herrick | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
Melvin Van Peebles Career & Box Office Summary
Melvin Van Peebles is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 59 movies across 3 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.0/10, Melvin Van Peebles has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 0 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 Melvin Van Peebles'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.