# The best Mahershala Ali movies and shows

From House of Cards and Luke Cage to Moonlight and Green Book, his two Oscars: the best of Mahershala Ali according to Screen Rant's ranking and SensaCine audiences.

- 11 votes · 12 items
- Feb 11, 2025 · Cristina Ramos Romero
- https://even.best/en/l/4481/the-best-mahershala-ali-movies-and-shows

## Top 12

1. **Moonlight (2016)** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Barry Jenkins. Juan, the dealer who looks after young Chiron. Oscar for best supporting actor.
2. **Hidden Figures (2016)** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Theodore Melfi. Jim Johnson, the officer who marries Katherine.
3. **Green Book (2018)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Peter Farrelly. Pianist Don Shirley touring the Deep South. His second supporting actor Oscar.
4. **Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — He voices Uncle Aaron, the Prowler.
5. **Alita: Battle Angel (2019)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Robert Rodriguez. Vector, who pulls the strings in Iron City.
6. **True Detective (season 3, 2019)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Nic Pizzolatto. Wayne Hays, the Arkansas detective across three timelines.
7. **Leave the World Behind (2023)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Sam Esmail. G. H., the homeowner during a nationwide blackout.
8. **House of Cards (2013-2016)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — TV series. Remy Danton, the lobbyist.
9. **The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — David Fincher. Tizzy, in a small part.
10. **Luke Cage (2016)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Marvel series. Cottonmouth, the first-season villain.
11. **Free State of Jones (2016)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Gary Ross. Moses, a runaway slave who joins Newton Knight.
12. **The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Derek Cianfrance. Kofi, alongside Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes.

How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.