Actor

James Taylor: Movies & Box Office

films: 26
on screen: 1971–2023
box office: $7.78M
average score: 83

Career at a glance

James Taylor's Career in Numbers

James Taylor's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Taylor works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) to Immediate Family (2023), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

James Taylor Movies by Decade

1970s 1
1980s 3
1990s 1
2020s 1

The 1980s were James Taylor's busiest decade, with 3 films.

James Taylor Movies by Genre

Drama 4
Documentary 1
Music 1

Drama is the genre James Taylor has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of documentary (1).

James Taylor Career Milestones

First film: Two-Lane Blacktop 1971
Biggest box office hit: A Cry in the Dark $6.91M worldwide
Best-rated film: Immediate Family Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film: Immediate Family 2023

26 credits

James Taylor Filmography: Every Movie

Every film James Taylor is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 83. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

James Taylor Movies as an Actor

James Taylor in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who James Taylor Makes Movies With

The actors and directors James Taylor shares the most films with. Graham Nash comes first, with 6 films together, followed by David Crosby (4).

FAQ

James Taylor: Questions & Answers

How many movies James Taylor has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has James Taylor been in?

James Taylor is credited on 26 films, from 1971 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is James Taylor's highest-grossing movie?

A Cry in the Dark (1988) is James Taylor's biggest box office hit, with $6.91M worldwide, ahead of Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration (2019) ($809K). Across every film with box office figures, James Taylor's movies have made $7.78M.

James Taylor's biggest hits

What is the best James Taylor movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, James Taylor's best-rated film is Immediate Family (2023) with a score of 83.

Best James Taylor movies, ranked

What is James Taylor's newest movie?

The most recent film on James Taylor's filmography is Immediate Family (2023).

Who does James Taylor work with most often?

James Taylor shares the most films with Graham Nash (6 films), David Crosby (4 films) and Stevie Wonder (4 films).

The Best James Taylor Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.

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