James Bridges: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 9
- as director
- 7
- on screen
- 1957–1988
- box office
- $128M
- nominations
- 4
The Best James Bridges Movies
The films of James Bridges that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The China Syndrome (1979) leads with $51.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
James Bridges's Career in Numbers
James Bridges's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Bridges works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Invasion of the Saucer-Men (1957) to Bright Lights, Big City (1988), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
James Bridges Movies by Decade
- 1950s 1
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 3
- 1980s 4
The 1980s were James Bridges's busiest decade, with 4 films.
James Bridges Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Thriller 1
- Comedy 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Drama is the genre James Bridges has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of thriller (1).
James Bridges Career Milestones
- First film
- Invasion of the Saucer-Men 1957
- Biggest box office hit
- The China Syndrome $51.7M worldwide
- Newest film
- Bright Lights, Big City 1988
James Bridges Filmography: Every Movie
Every film James Bridges is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 7 as director and 2 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by James Bridges
7- 1988
Bright Lights, Big City Drama Worldwide box office: $16.1M - 1985
Perfect Drama Worldwide box office: $12.9M - 1984
Mike’s Murder Thriller - 1980
Urban Cowboy Drama Worldwide box office: $46.9M - 1979
The China Syndrome Drama Worldwide box office: $51.7M - 1977
September 30, 1955 Drama - 1973
The Paper Chase Drama
James Bridges Movies as an Actor
2
James Bridges: Awards & Nominations
4 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1980 to 1980. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 2 nominations -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
DGA Awards 1 nomination
- 33rd British Academy Film Awards
- James Bridges: Nominated Best Film The China Syndrome
- 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards
- James Bridges: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film The China Syndrome
- 37th Golden Globe Awards
- James Bridges: Nominated Best Director The China Syndrome
- James Bridges: Nominated Best Screenplay The China Syndrome
James Bridges: Questions & Answers
How many movies James Bridges has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has James Bridges been in?
James Bridges is credited on 9 films, from 1957 to 1988. 2 of them as an actor and 7 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is James Bridges's highest-grossing movie?
The China Syndrome (1979) is James Bridges's biggest box office hit, with $51.7M worldwide, ahead of Urban Cowboy (1980) ($46.9M). Across every film with box office figures, James Bridges's movies have made $128M.
James Bridges's biggest hits Has James Bridges won an Oscar?
James Bridges has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, James Bridges has 0 wins from 4 nominations.
What is James Bridges's newest movie?
The most recent film on James Bridges's filmography is Bright Lights, Big City (1988), which James Bridges directed.
Who does James Bridges work with most often?
James Bridges shares the most films with John Houseman (2 films), Debra Winger (2 films) and John Travolta (2 films).
The Best James Bridges Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 9 directing credits.
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