What is Minnie Gentry's latest movie?

Minnie Gentry's most recent film is "Bad Lieutenant" (1992).

Is Minnie Gentry a good actor?

Minnie Gentry has an average audience rating of 5.4/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Just an Old Sweet Song, Claudine, Bad Lieutenant.

Minnie Gentry

Q: What is the best movie of Minnie Gentry?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Minnie Gentry is "Just an Old Sweet Song" with a rating of 7.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Minnie Gentry acted in?

Minnie Gentry has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 18, 2026

12Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 2, 1915

Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Minnie Gentry Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Minnie Gentry reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Minnie Gentry's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Minnie Gentry's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Just an Old Sweet Song, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Minnie Gentry Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Minnie Gentry's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Just an Old Sweet Song (1976) movie poster

★7.0

Just an Old Sweet Song: Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave

Just an Old Sweet Song

1976•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Claudine: Claudine is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid

Claudine

1974•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Bad Lieutenant: While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addic

Bad Lieutenant

1992•Crime

★6.6

The Brother from Another Planet (1984) movie poster

★6.6

The Brother from Another Planet: A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.

The Brother from Another Planet

1984•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

Greased Lightning: The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.

Greased Lightning

1977•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Minnie Gentry has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1992	Bad Lieutenant	Elderly Woman	Hit	Similar →
1990	Def by Temptation	Grandma	Flop	Similar →
1988	Apprentice to Murder	Mam Isobel	Flop	Similar →
1986	America	Mrs. Justice	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Brother from Another Planet	Mrs. Brown	Hit	Similar →
1979	Hollow Image	Emma	Flop	Similar →
1977	Greased Lightning	Wendell’s Mother	Average	Similar →
1976	Just an Old Sweet Song	Aunt Velvet	Hit	Similar →
1974	Claudine	Bus Woman (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1973	Black Caesar	Mama Gibbs	Average	Similar →
1972	Come Back, Charleston Blue	Her Majesty	Flop	Similar →
1972	Georgia, Georgia	Alberta Anderson	Flop	Similar →

Minnie Gentry - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Minnie Gentry?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Minnie Gentry is "Just an Old Sweet Song" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Minnie Gentry acted in?

Minnie Gentry has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Minnie Gentry?

Other notable films include "Claudine", "Bad Lieutenant", and "The Brother from Another Planet".