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'Mission to Mars' (2000) -

Cheadle starred in this Brian De Palma sci-fi film that surrounds the first manned mission to Mars that doesn't go as planned.

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'The United States of Leland' (2003) -

In this drama film, Cheadle plays Pearl Madison, a teacher who advises teenager Leland P. Fitzgerald in juvie, where he's sent after committing a shocking murder.

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'After the Sunset' (2004) - Cheadle plays Henri Mooré, a powerful tycoon on Paradise Island.

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'The Family Man' (2000) - Cheadle plays Cash in this film costarring Nicolas Cage. It centers around the life of a man as he ponders between his glamorous, fast-paced career or life as a suburban husband and father.

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'Brooklyn's Finest' (2009) - In this crime film, Cheadle plays Detective Clarence "Tango" Butler, an undercover cop working the drug beat.

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'Hotel for Dogs' (2009) -

In this family comedy, Cheadle plays the social worker for Andi (Emma Watson) and Bruce (Jake T. Austin).

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'Volcano' (1997) - Cheadle plays an associate in the Office of Emergency Management in this disaster film that describes the events that unfold when a volcano erupts in downtown Los Angeles.

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'Iron Man 2' (2010) - In the second installment of the 'Iron Man' trilogy, Cheadle plays the role of James Rhodes.

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'Manic' (2001) - This drama follows a violent teen who is committed to a juvenile mental institution.

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'Traitor' (2008) - This spy thriller features Cheadle alongside Guy Pearce.

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'Reign Over Me' (2007) - In this buddy drama costarring Adam Sandler, Cheadle plays the role of a friend and former college roommate of a man who lost his family on 9/11.

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'Ocean's Thirteen' (2007) - Cheadle plays Basher Tarr in the the third and final film in the Ocean's Trilogy.

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'Iron Man 3' (2013) -

In the sequel to 2008's 'Iron Man' and 2010's 'Iron Man 2,' Cheadle continues to play James "Rhodey" Rhodes.

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'The Assassination of Richard Nixon' (2004) - In this film based on the story of Samuel Bicke, who plotted to kill Richard Nixon, Cheadle plays Bicke's best friend.

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'St. Vincent' (2014) - Cheadle is the executive producer of this comedy drama that follows a retired, grumpy, and alcoholic Vietnam War veteran played by Bill Murray.

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'Hamburger Hill' (1987) -

Cheadle's first film, he plays soldier Elliott Washburn, who must fight in the Battle of Hamburger Hill. 

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'Miles Ahead' (2015) -

Cheadle embodies the legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. This film marks the directorial debut of Cheadle.

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'Colors' (1988) - In this police procedural, Cheadle plays Rocket, the leader of a local gang of Los Angeles.

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'Avengers: Age of Ultron' (2015) - Cheadle continues to embody James "Rhodey" Rhodes in this sequel to 'The Avengers' series.

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'Crash' (2004) - Cheadle plays Det. Graham Waters in this highly acclaimed, Oscar-winning film.

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'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) - In yet another portion of the 'Avengers' franchise, Cheadle, as James "Rhodey" Rhodes, continues his journey following the paralysis he suffered during the events of 'Civil War.'

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'Talk to Me' (2007) -

In this biographical film, Cheadle embodied radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk-show host.

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'Rosewood' (1997) - Cheadle plays Sylvester Carrier in this historical drama that centers around the events of the 1923 Rosewood massacre in Florida.

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'Captain America: Civil War' (2016) -

Cheadle continues his journey as James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the sequel to 2011's 'Captain America: The First Avenger' and 2014's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier.'

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'Flight' (2012) -

In this film, Cheadle plays Hugh Lang, an attorney who promises to help an airline pilot who miraculously crash-lands his plane and is subsequently accused of having been intoxicated.

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'The Guard' (2011) -

Cheadle plays FBI Agent Wendell Everett in this acclaimed buddy cop comedy.

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'Avengers: Endgame' (2019) - Humanity's fate is finally decided in the last portion of the 'Avengers' franchise.

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'Devil in a Blue Dress' (1995) - Cheadle plays the role of Mouse Alexander in this neo-noir mystery that tells the story of Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins (Denzel Washington), a World War II veteran who goes on to became a private investigator, despite having no training.

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'Hotel Rwanda' (2004) - In this acclaimed film, Cheadle plays the role of a hotel owner who saves thousands of Tutsis by hiding them in his hotel during the Rwandan genocide of 1994.

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'Boogie Nights' (1997) -

Interestingly, this film is one of the least popular among audience scores on sites like Metacritic, but scores high with the critics. Which side are you on?

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