Kevin Hart’s 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Everyone’s been discussing Kevin Hart recently, following the release of his Netflix roast. Hart is no stranger to these events, having previously performed at roasts for Justin Bieber and Tom Brady. He’s become a huge star after starting with small roles in movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Scary Movie 3, eventually becoming a leading man in Hollywood.

Kevin Hart is famous for his hilarious stand-up, and he’s successfully brought that energetic, physical comedy style to movies. He shines in big films, whether he’s teaming up with stars like Dwayne Johnson, voicing animated characters, or being a scene-stealer in romantic comedies. Hart has a knack for adding great humor and making any movie more enjoyable for a wide audience.

Kevin Hart truly shines when paired with another actor on screen. He has great chemistry with co-stars like Dwayne Johnson, Regina Hall, and Bryan Cranston. Beyond comedy, he’s also proven he can handle dramatic roles, giving a standout performance in a Netflix film a few years back.

10. Ride Along (2014)

Ice Cube excels in comedic pairings, as seen in his films with Chris Tucker and Mike Epps. His collaboration with Kevin Hart in the action-comedy Ride Along proved to be a box office success.

In the movie, Ice Cube plays detective James Payton and Kevin Hart is Ben Barber, who is trying to impress James’ sister. Ben joins James on a police ride-along to prove he’s a good match for her, and their chaotic adventures are what audiences loved about the film.

9. Central Intelligence (2016)

Hollywood discovered early on that Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart make a fantastic comedic duo. Their contrasting sizes and personalities are a big part of what makes them so funny together. They first starred together in Central Intelligence, and the result was a hit.

The movie Central Intelligence earned over $200 million and follows accountant Calvin (Kevin Hart) as he’s unexpectedly thrown into a battle against terrorists. This happens when he reconnects with Robbie (Dwayne Johnson), a former classmate who’s now a CIA agent. A humorous element of the story is that their high school roles were reversed – Hart’s character was the popular athlete, while Johnson’s was the underdog.

8. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

Following the big hit that was the 2017 Jumanji sequel, the series returned in 2019 with another film. While it wasn’t as popular with audiences, it still earned over $800 million at the box office, and fans are already eager for a new movie.

Once again, characters find themselves trapped inside a video game, transformed into surprising new forms. This time, there’s a funny twist: before Kevin Hart’s character is controlled by the villain from the first movie, he’s initially controlled by Danny Glover, leading to a hilarious scene where Hart does his best impression of the iconic actor.

7. DC League Of Super-Pets (2022)

One of the lesser-known collaborations between Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart is in the animated movie DC League of Super-Pets. It probably hasn’t gotten much attention because, while not a blockbuster, the film was generally well-received by critics who enjoyed its fun, all-star cast.

In this fun animated movie, the pets of DC’s superheroes team up to rescue their owners after Lex Luthor takes them hostage. Kevin Hart provides the voice for Ace, a dog who ends up becoming Batman’s loyal companion. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable film with a fantastic voice cast and a fresh take on the superhero genre.

6. Fatherhood (2021)

Becoming a father changed things for Kevin Hart. While the movie still has plenty of funny moments, it also shows him taking on a leading role and delivering some of his most compelling dramatic performances yet.

Inspired by Matt Logelin’s 2011 memoir, Two Kisses for Maddy, the film Fatherhood stars Kevin Hart as a man navigating fatherhood after the unexpected loss of his wife. While not a groundbreaking movie, it’s effective thanks to Hart’s sincere performance and its emotional core.

5. About Last Night (2014)

Kevin Hart became increasingly popular in the early 2010s, appearing in many films, particularly romantic comedies. He starred in a remake of About Last Night alongside Regina Hall and Michael Ealy, reuniting with actors he’d previously worked with successfully.

This version of the story starred a mostly Black cast, adding Joy Bryant to the original three actors. The film follows two couples – Bernie and Joan, played by Hart and Hall, and Debbie and Danny, played by Bryant and Ealy – and explores their relationships at different points in time. Critics particularly praised the funny and natural connection between Hart and Hall.

4. Top Five (2014)

Let me tell you, 2014 was a fantastic year for Kevin Hart, and one film really stood out: Top Five. It’s a clever movie, and I was immediately hooked by the premise. It centers around Andre Allen, a New York comedian played by Chris Rock – who also wrote and directed! – as he revisits his past during a revealing interview. It’s a really engaging way to explore a character’s journey.

Hart appears as Charles, the well-educated agent of another character, Andre, in a minor role, like many other talented comedians in the film. While the movie didn’t perform well in theaters, critics generally praised it.

3. Think Like A Man (2012)

Many people consider Think Like a Man to be the movie that launched Kevin Hart into superstardom. He’d already gained recognition with successful stand-up performances, but this film really put him on the map. The movie is based on Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, and centers around the relationship dynamics between men and women who are both trying to apply the book’s advice to succeed in love.

Hart stands out from the rest of the group in the movie. Unlike his friends, who each have significant romantic interests, Hart is separated from his wife and simply wants to enjoy himself. He consistently provides comic relief, and the film culminates in a heartwarming reunion with his wife.

2. The Upside (2017)

I absolutely loved The Intouchables, that incredible French film from 2011! It got so much well-deserved praise, and it’s interesting that it even inspired an American remake a few years later in 2017. The story itself is just beautiful – it’s about a wealthy man who’s paralyzed and forms a really unexpected friendship with the guy he hires as his caretaker, who happens to have a criminal past. It’s a heartwarming and funny film that really stays with you.

While the movie has a sweet story, the biggest strength of The Upside is the chemistry between its stars. Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart are fantastic together, and their friendship feels genuine and effortless, making the film very enjoyable to watch.

1. Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017)

With worldwide earnings of almost $1 billion, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a surprisingly big success. This updated version of the 1995 film follows a group of teenagers who find themselves inside a video game, controlling characters within it.

In “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” Kevin Hart plays Franklin Finbar, a tiny animal expert, which is hilarious because the teenager who’s actually inside the game is a popular athlete. The movie is really fun because it’s great to see the actors playing characters completely different from what we’re used to, and it’s one of the better adventure movies in recent years.

2026-05-13 01:47