Where to start with Spike Lee

Spike Lee has 8 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.

8 films · curated from the catalog · ordered by critical consensus

Do the Right Thing

1989 · ★ 7.8

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Malcolm X

1992 · ★ 7.6

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Inside Man

2006 · ★ 7.4

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Crooklyn

1994 · ★ 6.8

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He Got Game

1998 · ★ 6.8

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Clockers

1995 · ★ 6.7

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She's Gotta Have It

1986 · ★ 6.6

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Mo' Better Blues

1990 · ★ 6.5

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