The Best James Dean Movies, Ranked
46 credits from 1951 to 2025, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Giant (1956) with $32.9M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest James Dean Box Office Hits
James Dean's films have made $35.2M worldwide in total. Giant (1956) is the biggest hit at $32.9M, ahead of One from the Heart (1982) ($720K). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Latest James Dean Movies
The most recent films James Dean is credited on, newest first — starting with First Moon (2025). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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First Moon 2025 · James -
I.C.U. 2009 · Ricky Dickson -
Vigilante 2008 · Matt -
Tempted 2003 · Neil -
Darkness Before Dawn 1993 · Mr. Conklin -
One from the Heart 1982 · Understudy -
Giant 1956 · Drama -
Rebel Without a Cause 1955 · Drama -
The Unlighted Road 1955 · Jeffrey Latham -
East of Eden 1955 · Drama -
The Thief 1955 · Fernand Lagarde -
Padlocks 1954 · The Man (Jack)
The Best James Dean Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest James Dean films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing James Dean movie?
Giant (1956) made the most at the box office, with $32.9M worldwide, followed by One from the Heart (1982) with $720K. Together, James Dean's films with box office figures have made $35.2M.
Which James Dean movie won the most awards?
Giant (1956) is the most decorated James Dean film, with 2 wins from 11 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best James Dean drama movie?
Giant (1956) is the best-rated of James Dean's drama films.
What is the newest James Dean movie?
The newest film on James Dean's filmography is First Moon (2025), with James Dean as James.
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