The Best James Hampton Movies, Ranked
19 credits from 1970 to 2009, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The China Syndrome (1979) with $51.7M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest James Hampton Movies
The most recent films James Hampton is credited on, newest first — starting with Fire from Below (2009). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Fire from Below 2009 · Griffith -
The Giant of Thunder Mountain 1990 · Jesse (Townsman) -
World War III 1982 · Richard Hickman -
Through the Magic Pyramid 1981 · Sam Tuttle -
Condorman 1981 · Action -
Stand by Your Man 1981 · Billy Sherrill -
Hangar 18 1980 · Lew Price -
The China Syndrome 1979 · Drama -
The Cat from Outer Space 1978 · Sci-Fi -
The Amazing Howard Hughes 1977 · Wilbur Peterson -
Hawmps! 1976 · Comedy -
Hustle 1975 · Drama
The Best James Hampton Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest James Hampton films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing James Hampton movie?
The China Syndrome (1979) made the most at the box office, with $51.7M worldwide, followed by The Longest Yard (1974) with $43M. Together, James Hampton's films with box office figures have made $95.2M.
Which James Hampton movie won the most awards?
The China Syndrome (1979) is the most decorated James Hampton film, with 2 wins from 14 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best James Hampton drama movie?
The China Syndrome (1979) is the best-rated of James Hampton's drama films.
What is the newest James Hampton movie?
The newest film on James Hampton's filmography is Fire from Below (2009), with James Hampton as Griffith.
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