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The 5 best Chadwick Boseman movies to binge-watch in honor of 'Black Panther'

Kelly Lawler
USA TODAY
All hail the King.

Chadwick Boseman is about to have a pretty big month. 

The actor stars in the new Marvel film Black Panther, which is already turning into a phenomenon.

If you're curious about what Boseman was up to before he played the king of Wakanda, we've rounded up five of his best films to rent or stream this weekend. Of course, you can't stream his best movie (Black Panther) yet, but these will give you a feel for the actor, who up until this point was known for starring in historical biopics. Soon, his superheroics will likely overshadow that reputation.

If you want to see him suit up as Black Panther the first time: Captain America: Civil War

Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), Vision (Paul Bettany), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and War Machine (Don Cheadle) make up Team Iron Man in 'Captain America: Civil War.'

Boseman made his debut as the African superhero in 2016's Civil War, a team-up film that saw many of the heroes from other Marvel movies fighting against each other, either on Team Iron Man or Team Captain America (Boseman's T'Challa/Black Panther fought on the side of Iron Man). It's a good introduction to a fantastic character, and it's only a glimpse of the great things he does in Black Panther

Stream it on Netflix

If you like a biopic: 42

Harrison Ford, left, plays Branch Rickey and Chadwick Boseman plays baseball legend Jackie Robinson in  "42."

Boseman appeared on television and in supporting parts in films before 42, but the Jackie Robinson biopic catapulted the young actor to stardom. Boseman plays the legendary baseball player through the beginning and height of his career. The film also stars Harrison Ford as baseball executive Branch Rickey. 

Stream it on Netflix

If you like a more musical biopic: Get on Up

Chadwick Boseman portrays music great James Brown in "Get on Up." Director Tate Taylor says the movie shows the key moments in Brown's life but it is not a linear, cradle-to-grave biopic. "It's all who he is, but we're going to put it on shuffle instead of play."

Is James Brown more your style than Jackie Robinson? Don't worry, Boseman got his funk on in this biopic directed by Tate Taylor (The Help). The film itself didn't quite live up to the luster of Brown's epic career, but Boseman's dedication to the part was something to behold. 

Rent or buy it from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu or YouTube

If you prefer a legal biopic: Marshall

Chadwick Boseman stars as crusading civil-rights attorney Thurgood Marshall in "Marshall."

We weren't kidding about Boseman in biopics. In his most recent real-life story, he plays future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The film zeroes in on one of Marshall's early cases as a lawyer for the NAACP, long before he reached the court. 

Rent or buy it from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu or YouTube.

If you also like Kevin Costner: Draft Day 

Chadwick Boseman in a scene from "Draft Day."

This slightly underrated football drama about a team manager (Costner) who doesn't know what to do when his team draws the No. 1 draft pick is fun for fans who love digging into the internal politics of the football world. Boseman has a supporting role as a linebacker in contention for the draft. 

Rent or buy it from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu or YouTube.