Nia Long: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 28
- on screen
- 1986–2026
- box office
- $1.75B
- average score
- 59
- Born
- October 30, 1970 (age 55)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, U.S.
- Full name
- Nia Talita Long
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1986-present
- Spouses
- Ime Udoka
- Children
- 2
The Best Nia Long Movies
The highest-rated films Nia Long is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Life in a Year (2020) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Life in a Year 2020 · Catherine -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 Missing 2023 · Grace -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Roxanne Roxanne 2018 · Ms. Peggy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 The Banker 2020 · Eunice Garrett -
Movie Echo Score: Score 61 Michael 2026 · Katherine Jackson -
Movie Echo Score: Score 52 47 Meters Down: Uncaged 2019 · Jennifer
Nia Long's Career in Numbers
Nia Long's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nia Long works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The B.R.A.T. Patrol (1986) to Michael (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Nia Long Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 8
The 2000s were Nia Long's busiest decade, with 8 films.
Nia Long Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- Comedy 5
- Biography 3
- Adventure 2
- Action 2
- Mystery 1
- Thriller 1
- Romance 1
- Horror 1
Drama is the genre Nia Long has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (5).
Nia Long Career Milestones
- First film
- The B.R.A.T. Patrol 1986
- Biggest box office hit
- Michael $1.03B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Life in a Year Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Michael 2026
Nia Long Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Nia Long is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Nia Long Movies as an Actor
27- 2026
Michael as Katherine Jackson · Biography Worldwide box office: $1.03B Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2023
You People as Fatima · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2023
Missing as Grace · Drama Worldwide box office: $48.8M Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2022
Look Both Ways as Lucy · Drama Movie Echo Score: 49 - 2022
The Best Man: The Final Chapters as Jordan Armstrong · Comedy - 2020
Life in a Year as Catherine · Drama Worldwide box office: $43.9K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2020
Fatal Affair as Ellie Warren · Drama Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2020
The Banker as Eunice Garrett · Biography Worldwide box office: $1.7M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2019
47 Meters Down: Uncaged as Jennifer · Adventure Worldwide box office: $47.6M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2018
Roxanne Roxanne as Ms. Peggy · Drama Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2017
Beaches as Hillary Whitney · Drama - 2014
Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club Drama Worldwide box office: $16.4M - 2014
The Single Moms Club as May Miller · Drama Worldwide box office: $16.4M - 2008
Gospel Hill as Mrs. Palmer · Mystery - 2007
Are We Done Yet? Drama Worldwide box office: $58.4M - 2006
Big Momma's House 2 Action Worldwide box office: $142M - 2005
Are We There Yet? Adventure Worldwide box office: $97.9M - 2004
Baadasssss! Biography Worldwide box office: $366K - 2002
Sightings: Heartland Ghost as Lou · Thriller - 2000
Big Momma's House Action Worldwide box office: $174M - 2000
If These Walls Could Talk 2 as Karen · Drama - 1999
The Secret Laughter of Women as Nimi Da Silva · Comedy - 1997
Hav Plenty as Trudy · Romance Worldwide box office: $2.28M - 1997
Love Jones Drama Worldwide box office: $12.8M - 1993
Made in America Comedy Worldwide box office: $105M - 1989
Buried Alive as Fingers · Horror - 1986
The B.R.A.T. Patrol as Darla Perkins · Comedy
Nia Long in Documentaries & Specials
1Who Is Nia Long?
Nia Long was born in New York City, New York, U.S. in 1970 and is 55 years old. Credited on films since 1986, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Nia Talita Long, an American actress, is popular for her notable contribution to Black cinema. Her career took off after she starred in 'Boyz n the Hood' in 1991, simultaneously marking her presence in NBC sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' during 1991–1995. Further, she was seen in 'Friday' (1995), the 1997 films 'Love Jones' and 'Soul Food'. Adding to her celebrity status, Long makes a significant presence in films like 'The Best Man' (1999), and 'The Best Man Holiday' (2013), and 'Big Momma's House' (2000) and its sequel in 2006. Alongside her Hollywood journey, she was seen portraying Sasha Monroe on the crime drama series 'Third Watch' 2003–2005 and made appearances in the Fox drama series 'Empire' in 2017 and the CBS action series NCIS: Los Angeles 2017–2018, earning her several accolades including two NAACP Image Awards and a Black Reel Award.
Her birth in Brooklyn to Talita Long (née Gillman), a teacher and printmaker, and Doughtry Long, a high school teacher, and poet laid the foundation of a strong, artistic background. Nourishing her skills since childhood with academic studies, she also studied ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, guitar, and acting, graduating from Westchester High School in Los Angeles in 1989. Her journey was guided by her acting coach Betty Bridges, playing roles in television films like The B.R.A.T. Patrol and forging her way upwards, ultimately becoming a respected figure in the industry.
Who Nia Long Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Nia Long shares the most films with. Ice Cube comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Martin Lawrence (2).
Nia Long: Questions & Answers
How many movies Nia Long has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Nia Long been in?
Nia Long is credited on 28 films, from 1986 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Nia Long's highest-grossing movie?
Michael (2026) is Nia Long's biggest box office hit, with $1.03B worldwide, ahead of Big Momma's House (2000) ($174M). Across every film with box office figures, Nia Long's movies have made $1.75B.
Nia Long's biggest hits What is the best Nia Long movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nia Long's best-rated film is Life in a Year (2020) with a score of 80, followed by Missing (2023) (73).
Best Nia Long movies, ranked How old is Nia Long?
Nia Long is 55 years old, born on October 30, 1970 in New York City, New York, U.S..
What is Nia Long's newest movie?
The most recent film on Nia Long's filmography is Michael (2026), in the role of Katherine Jackson.
Who does Nia Long work with most often?
Nia Long shares the most films with Ice Cube (3 films), Martin Lawrence (2 films) and Zulay Henao (2 films).
The Best Nia Long Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.
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