The Best Nelsan Ellis Movies, Ranked
6 credits from 2005 to 2017, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Butler (2013) with $177M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Nelsan Ellis Movies
The most recent films Nelsan Ellis is credited on, newest first — starting with True to the Game (2017). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Nelsan Ellis Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Nelsan Ellis films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Nelsan Ellis movie?
The Butler (2013) made the most at the box office, with $177M worldwide, followed by Get On Up (2014) with $33.4M. Together, Nelsan Ellis's films with box office figures have made $212M.
What is the best Nelsan Ellis drama movie?
The Butler (2013) is the best-rated of Nelsan Ellis's drama films. In other genres: Get On Up (biography).
What is the newest Nelsan Ellis movie?
The newest film on Nelsan Ellis's filmography is True to the Game (2017), with Nelsan Ellis as Tyrik.
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