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The Best James Russell Movies, Ranked

8 credits from 1912 to 2018, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Boy (2016) with $73.9M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.

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The Best James Russell Movie in Every Genre

The best-rated film in each genre James Russell has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Mystery leads with 1 films, and The Boy (2016) is the pick of them.

One pick per decade

The Best James Russell Movie of Each Decade

One pick per decade of James Russell's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1970s to 2010s.

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The Best James Russell Movies: Questions & Answers

The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest James Russell films, answered from the rankings on this page.

What is the highest-grossing James Russell movie?

The Boy (2016) made the most at the box office, with $73.9M worldwide, followed by When the Wind Blows (1986) with $5.27K. Together, James Russell's films with box office figures have made $73.9M.

What is the best James Russell mystery movie?

The Boy (2016) is the best-rated of James Russell's mystery films. In other genres: When the Wind Blows (war) and The Music Lovers (drama).

What is the newest James Russell movie?

The newest film on James Russell's filmography is Steven Wilson: Home Invasion - In Concert At The Royal Albert Hall (2018), directed by James Russell.

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