The Best Duke Ellington Movies, Ranked
23 credits from 1929 to 2024, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Duke Ellington Movies
The most recent films Duke Ellington is credited on, newest first — starting with Cabin in the Sky (1943). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Cabin in the Sky 1943 · Duke Ellington (uncredited) -
Reveille with Beverly 1943 · Duke - Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (uncredited) -
Belle of the Nineties 1934 · Piano Player -
Many Happy Returns 1934 · Piano Player (uncredited) -
Murder at the Vanities 1934 · Duke Ellington -
Check and Double Check 1930 · Orchestra Leader -
Black and Tan 1929 · Duke Ellington
The Best Duke Ellington Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Duke Ellington films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the newest Duke Ellington movie?
The newest film on Duke Ellington's filmography is Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024).
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