Colin Powell

Acting

33Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 5, 1937

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Colin Powell

Colin Luther Powell was an American politician, statesman, diplomat, and United States Army officer who served as the 65th United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African-American secretary of state.

Best Colin Powell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Colin Powell's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Leading to War — Leading to War is a 2008 American documentary film composed entirely of archival news footage of the declarations of the

Leading to War

2008•Documentary

★8.5

King: Man of Peace in a Time of War (2007) movie poster

★8.5

King: Man of Peace in a Time of War — King: Man of Peace in a Time of War documents the work Martin Luther King did in attempting to bring peace to people dur

King: Man of Peace in a Time of War

2007•Documentary

★8.0

★8.0

Ballou — Ballou , a documentary film, follows the talented Washington, DC, Ballou Senior High School Marching Band, as they overc

Ballou

2008•Documentary

★8.0

★8.0

Anthrax War — Filmmakers investigate 2001 anthrax attacks and uncover a nightmare world.

Anthrax War

2009•Documentary

★8.0

★8.0

America at War — The United States of America has been at war for almost all of its 250 years of existence. From the wars of independence

America at War

2025•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Colin Powell.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Orwell: 2+2=5	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2025	America at War	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	The Corridors of Power	Self	Hit	Similar →
2021	Playing Frisbee in North Korea	Self - Voice; archival	Flop	Similar →
2021	The Automat	Self	Hit	Similar →
2021	9/11: Inside the President's War Room	Self	Hit	Similar →
2021	Fuck Coin	Self	Flop	Similar →
2020	American Deep State	Self	Flop	Similar →
2019	Official Secrets	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2019	Korea: The Never-Ending War	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	Martin Luther King by Trevor Mcdonald	Self	Flop	Similar →
2017	The Words That Built America	Self - Reader: The Constitution	Average	Similar →
2016	All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Shadow World	Self - Politician (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2015	41 on 41	Self	Hit	Similar →
2014	American War Generals	Self	Flop	Similar →
2014	Breath of Freedom	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2013	Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me	Self	Average	Similar →
2013	The World According to Dick Cheney	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2012	Top Priority: The Terror Within	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Anthrax War	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Ballou	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Fabled Enemies	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2008	Leading to War	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	The Black List: Volume One	Self	Hit	Similar →
2007	King: Man of Peace in a Time of War	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	...So Goes the Nation	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2004	Fahrenheit 9/11	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2003	Echolalia	Self	Flop	Similar →
1997	Black Hawk Down	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
1995	Colin Powell: An American Dream	self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
1991	Operation Welcome Home	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1991	General H. Norman Schwarzkopf: Command Performance	Self	Flop	Similar →

Colin Powell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Colin Powell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Colin Powell is "Leading to War" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Colin Powell acted in?

Colin Powell has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Colin Powell?

Other notable films include "King: Man of Peace in a Time of War", "Ballou", and "Anthrax War".