The Best James Olson Movies, Ranked
19 credits from 1956 to 1985, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Commando (1985) with $57.5M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Best James Olson Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre James Olson has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 6 films, and Rachel, Rachel (1968) is the pick of them.
The Latest James Olson Movies
The most recent films James Olson is credited on, newest first — starting with Commando (1985). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Commando 1985 · Action -
The Parade 1984 · Andy Janacek -
Cave-In! 1983 · Tom Arlen -
Amityville II: The Possession 1982 · Horror -
The Mafu Cage 1978 · David -
The Spell 1977 · Glenn -
Strange New World 1975 · Surgeon -
The Sex Symbol 1974 · Calvin Bernard -
Manhunter 1974 · Walt Hovis -
Incident on a Dark Street 1973 · Joe Dubbs -
The Groundstar Conspiracy 1972 · Senator Stanton -
Wild Rovers 1971 · Joe Billings
The Best James Olson Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest James Olson films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing James Olson movie?
Commando (1985) made the most at the box office, with $57.5M worldwide, followed by Amityville II: The Possession (1982) with $12.5M. Together, James Olson's films with box office figures have made $70M.
Which James Olson movie won the most awards?
Rachel, Rachel (1968) is the most decorated James Olson film, with 2 wins from 8 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best James Olson drama movie?
Rachel, Rachel (1968) is the best-rated of James Olson's drama films. In other genres: Amityville II: The Possession (horror) and Commando (action).
What is the newest James Olson movie?
The newest film on James Olson's filmography is Commando (1985).
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