Moses the Black

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Director:

Yelena Popovic

Producer:

Brett Hays, Nick Mirkopoulos, Yelena Popovic

Writer:

Yelena Popovic

Release Date:

Jan 30, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 45m

Synopsis

A gripping fusion of suspense, moral courage, and modern relevance, Moses the Black is a gritty, raw redemption story inspired by a fourth-century outlaw-turned-saint, confronting violence, justice, and the belief that no life is beyond change.

Cast

  • Omar Epps
  • Chukwudi Iwuji
  • Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson
  • Cliff Chamberlain
  • Corey Hendrix
  • Wiz Khalifa
  • Quavo
  • Kierra Bunch
  • Deontay Wilder
  • Tyré Green
Moviegoers are saying
Moses the Black divides audiences with its ambitious dual-timeline approach connecting 4th-century Egypt to modern Chicago gang violence, earning praise from Orthodox Christian viewers for its spiritual authenticity while facing harsh criticism for cheap production values and tonal inconsistencies. Most reviewers acknowledge the film's sincere intentions but struggle with its execution, comparing it unfavorably to Spike Lee's Chi-Raq for its jarring tonal shifts.
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  • Jan 29, 2026

    A high-strung, faith-based hood drama, “Moses the Black” has admirable intentions but lacks precision. The film splits its time between fourth-century Egypt, the timeline of the man known as Moses the Black (Chukwudi Iwuji), and the present-day Chicago. of the remorseful…

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    Robert Daniels
    Robert Daniels
    Jan 30, 2026

    Omar Epps as the first drug lord who drinks cans of Liquid Death

    22 Likes
    alphonse0
    alphonse0
    Jan 30, 2026

    if you’re not orthodox i can imagine this can be hard to enjoy but other than the pacing issues and just okay acting i loved it. it was so cool to see fr turbo in this. i loved his conversation with malik—no matter who you are, you are not beyond the abundant love, mercy,…

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    rae
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    Jan 31, 2026

    7:00 pm I think it’s got it’s heart in the right place. I think? The director did say she made this movie in this setting to get people who don’t normally watch Christian movies to watch this. That’s very sus. It’s honestly not boring for like 50% of it. I wasn’t in pain…

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    Late Movie Reviews
    Late Movie Reviews
    Jan 30, 2026

    i'm gonna make a statue on the corner of you EATING CHEESE

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    mcquailll
    mcquailll
    Jan 31, 2026

    I want to shill for anything Orthodox but I really can't. The hood turf war stuff is just too weak and generic, and disconnected from anything we care about (Epps' character, who is largely aloof from it all). And the flashbacks to St. Moses' life are pretty thin gruel.…

    11 Likes
    Nathan Duffy
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    Feb 3, 2026

    Maybe the worst movie I’ve seen in theaters since my regal unlimited days in college

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    brayden
    brayden
    Jan 29, 2026

    Yelena Popovic's newest is a great step forward in Christian storytelling. Check out my latest on 100 Movies Every Catholic Should See!

    10 Likes
    Joe Wilson
    Joe Wilson
    Jun 7, 2026

    + zato što glumi rektor pravoslavne crkve, Turbo kralj Booty bandit realno opasan nadimak

    4 Likes
    ugalj
    ugalj
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moses the Black (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Moses the Black (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 45min long.
What's Moses the Black (2026) about?
A gripping fusion of suspense, moral courage, and modern relevance, Moses the Black is a gritty, raw redemption story inspired by a fourth-century outlaw-turned-saint, confronting violence, justice, and the belief that no life is beyond change.
Who's the cast of Moses the Black (2026)?
  • Omar Epps as Malik
  • Chukwudi Iwuji as St. Moses the Black
  • Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson as Lil B
  • Cliff Chamberlain as Jerry
  • Corey Hendrix as Mike
  • Wiz Khalifa as 2wo-3ree
  • Quavo as Straw
  • Kierra Bunch as Azziza
  • Deontay Wilder
  • Tyré Green as Mykwan
Who's the director behind Moses the Black (2026)?
Yelena Popovic directed Moses the Black (2026).
Who produced Moses the Black (2026)?
Brett Hays, Nick Mirkopoulos and Yelena Popovic produced Moses the Black (2026).