James Baldwin: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 18
- on screen
- 1962–2025
- average score
- 80
James Baldwin's Career in Numbers
James Baldwin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Baldwin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from I Heard It Through the Grapevine (1982) to The Phantom of the Opera (1991), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
James Baldwin Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 1
The 1980s were James Baldwin's busiest decade, with 1 films.
James Baldwin Movies by Genre
- Drama 1
- Documentary 1
Drama is the genre James Baldwin has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of documentary (1).
James Baldwin Career Milestones
- First film
- I Heard It Through the Grapevine 1982
- Newest film
- The Phantom of the Opera 1991
James Baldwin Filmography: Every Movie
Every film James Baldwin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
James Baldwin Movies as an Actor
2
James Baldwin in Documentaries & Specials
16- 2025
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 89 - 2023
James Baldwin Abroad as Self · History - 2021
Madonna: Madame X as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Music Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2020
Mr. SOUL! as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2020
i ran from it and was still in it as Self (voice) (archive footage) · Documentary - 2018
Mr. SOUL! as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2018
Bobby Kennedy for President as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2017
The Madding Crowd as Self (archive footage) - 1989
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket as Self (archive footage) · Tv movie - 1985
The Statue of Liberty as Self - Writer · History - 1973
James Baldwin: From Another Place as Self · Documentary - 1970
Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris as Self · Documentary - 1968
Baldwin’s Nigger as Self · Documentary - 1965
Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley as Self · History - 1964
Take This Hammer as Self · Documentary - 1962
James Baldwin, A Stranger In The Village as Self · Documentary
Who James Baldwin Makes Movies With
The actors and directors James Baldwin shares the most films with. Harry Belafonte comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Sidney Poitier (3).
James Baldwin: Questions & Answers
How many movies James Baldwin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has James Baldwin been in?
James Baldwin is credited on 18 films, from 1962 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is the best James Baldwin movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, James Baldwin's best-rated film is BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (2025) with a score of 89, followed by Mr. SOUL! (2020) (77).
Best James Baldwin movies, ranked What is James Baldwin's newest movie?
The most recent film on James Baldwin's filmography is BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (2025), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does James Baldwin work with most often?
James Baldwin shares the most films with Harry Belafonte (4 films), Sidney Poitier (3 films) and Stevie Wonder (2 films).
The Best James Baldwin Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 18 credits.
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