I’ve become a huge fan of Terry Crews over the past few years. Although he didn’t start out as an actress but began his career in the NFL, he has since become a huge actor with roles in film and television shows, often showing off his charming charisma and brilliant comedic timing. And sometimes it just takes a little bit to burn yourself out on a day off.
Today we’re going to take a look at the best Terry Crews movies and TV shows and how you can watch them in streaming.
Everyone Hates Chris (2005 – 2009)
First up on this list, let’s take a look at the sitcom, Everyone hates Chris. Created by Chris Rock, this show is based on his memories as a teenager in the 1980s, following Chris just trying to somehow get through life in one piece without getting his ass kicked.
Crews portrayed Julius Rock, Chris’ father on the show and someone who will do anything for a bargain and loves his family to death, and honestly, that’s where I first saw Terry Crews comed. He just fits so well as Julius and from the moment he steps onto screen you know he was the perfect choice for the role. while there was not a reboot of Everyone hates Chris Just one more thing, if there ever is one, bet your butt I kind of want to see Terry Crews show up on it somewhere.
Stream Everybody Hates Chris on Peacock.
Friday After (2002)
Next we have Friday after the next. This stoner comedy is about cousins who, after seeing a fake Santa Claus robbing their apartment, decide to hunt them down and find their stolen items in time for Christmas the next day, causing hilarity.
The third part of Friday Series starring Ice Cube, this film, while receiving negative reviews, has developed a strong cult following over time for its hilarious plot and funny acting, and Terry Crews was actually part of the main cast, playing Damon Pearly, an ex -Convict Who Was Real steals the show in more ways than one, showing comedic talent early in his acting career. You just have to love him in this role.
Stream Friday After Next on HBO Max.
Rent Friday After Next on Amazon.
White Chicks (2004)
white chickens stars Wayans brothers Shawn and Marlon and follows two black FBI agents who go undercover to solve a kidnapping plot, but in order to do so they disguise themselves as “white chicks” to make the plot work.
This film also has not Aged well and received negative reviews at the time, but it’s such a cult classic at this point. And no one can quite forget Terry Crews as Latrell Spencer as he sings the iconic song “A Thousand Miles.” I mean are you talking about legendary. I personally don’t think so film ever deserves a remakebut it’s still fun to watch and think back to a time like this.
Rent White Chicks on Apple TV.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013 – 2021)
In my opinion, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of the best modern television comedies. Set in a fictional Brooklyn police station, we follow the daily lives of Jake Peralta, a detective, and his colleagues as they solve cases, fight crime, and encounter other various moments of mischief during their time on the job.
Terry Crews portrays Terry Jeffords, a precinct sergeant and someone who has a family and is surprisingly good at drawing (which is actually based on Terry Crews’ real-life drawing skills). Let me just say one thing – the Brooklyn Nine-Nine to water is talented, every single one of them, but I really remember Terry’s character the most as he has some of the funniest moments on this show. There is some amazing episodes from brooklyn nine nine, and usually Terry was always front and center as a valued character and I just came to love him so much.
pity that Show came to an end after eight seasons, but we can always watch it on Peacock.
Stream Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Peacock.
Idiocracy (2006)
Next we have another movie, idiocracy. If you’re looking for a sci-fi comedy, you should definitely check this out. In modern times, two people undergo a hibernation experiment under the government, but something goes wrong and they wake up in the year 2505, where the world is stupid and now Joe Bauers is the smartest man alive.
I’ll always be upset that this movie didn’t do well at the box office because it’s so good and the cast is just amazing. This is not just one of The best films of Maya Rudolphbut oh dear God Terry Crews as President Dwayne is just the craziest thing you will ever see in the best way and I would pay money to see him play President Dwayne again. Crews perfects that performance and his comedic timing is perfect here.
Stream Idiocracy on Tubi.
Rent Idiocracy on Amazon.
Mixed (2014)
It continues with an Adam Sandler romantic comedy starring the man himself, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Mixed tells the story of two people who had a horrific blind date but are forced to stay together years later when their children end up at the same resort.
While the main stars of this film are Sandler and Barrymore, Terry Crews is just perfect as Nickens. I feel like this film was intentionally made for crews to showcase not only his comedic acting but also his physical humor if we’re being completely honest, because those dancing pecs and his “huge African arms” haunted my dreams and haunted always made me laugh.
Stream Blended on Crackle.
Rent Blended on Amazon.
Rumble (2021)
dLet’s talk about speaking roles since Terry has a prominent role in the Paramount+ original film, Rumble. This animated film is set in a world where monsters and humans coexist and monster wrestling is about as big as any other major sport out there. A young monster wants to do what her father did and turn an underdog into a great fighter, all while encountering obstacles in the process.
Crews actually voices this movie’s villain, Tentacular, who’s a shark-headed, tentacled monster and a super good fighter, and his voice acting is great. You really can tell he put his whole personality into the role and really wanted the audience to have fun, no matter what their age. The movie itself is also beautifully animated, with some really cool fight scenes that I think anyone would enjoy.
Stream Rumble on Paramount Plus.
America’s Got Talent (2014–present)
For those who don’t know, Terry Crews has been hosting the gig for several years America’s Got Talent. This popular reality competition show pits talented Americans against each other as they all attempt to compete for a show in Vegas and a million dollars, and not only perform in front of a panel of judges, but in front of the entire world.
True, there were many winner of America’s Got Talent, Terry has only been around since 2014 (the year Mat Franco the magician won) and he truly is the best host. Again, he has that kind of charisma that makes it easy to watch him and not get frantic at all, and what really makes it better is that he also does something with the contestants and even has his own golden buzzer, the he can use specific achievements. The show itself is always interesting to see different acts from around the country but I’m really reluctant to see it for Terry Crews.
Stream America’s Got Talent on Peacock.
Are we already there? (2010 – 2013)
Moving on, we have another TV sitcom, Are we already there? This show, based on the 2005 film of the same name, follows the story of a family trying to just live their lives in Seattle when two divorced parents are getting married and figuring out how to live their lives in a blended family with diverse… Personalities should master children and life now.
For three seasons, Terry Crews starred as Nick Pearsons, and again he’s rocking that role as a father figure. I do not know what it is. He was great at it Everyone hates Chris and played a leading role in brooklyn nine nine, So I’m starting to think Crews is just perfect to play roles like that. His family values are something to be commended on and he has a work ethic that we should all hope to one day have. Truly a great TV character – and only Crews could play him so charismatically.
Sorry to bother you (2018)
Last but not least we have Sorry to bother you, This is a black comedy that tells the story of a black telemarketer who eventually takes on a white accent to try to be successful at his job, but in the process he begins to uncover secrets and conspiracies he never could have imagined , and must decide whether to keep his job or fight for what is right.
Sorry to bother you is an amazing Black led hidden gem of a movie that I think everyone should see at least once. It’s not just one of Lakeith Stanfield’s best filmsTerry Crews is great at it too, he plays Sergio, the uncle of the main character “Cash”, and Crews plays the role perfectly with an amazing chemistry between Stanfield and himself. The ending is a little far fetched, but overall the movie is a great time.
Stream Sorry to Bother You on Netflix.
Sorry to bother you rent from Amazon.
Some of these projects you may have heard of and some you may not, but no matter what you check out at the end of this list, I guarantee you’ll have a great time. Well, if you don’t mind, I’ll go and watch it again Brooklyn Nine-Nine once again.