John James: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 1940–2023
- average score
- 55
The Best John James Movies
The highest-rated films John James is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Atatürk 1881 - 1919 (2023) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
John James's Career in Numbers
John James's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John James works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Son of the Navy (1940) to Atatürk 1881 - 1919 (2023), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
John James Movies by Decade
- 1940s 17
- 1950s 1
- 1960s 1
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 3
The 1940s were John James's busiest decade, with 17 films.
John James Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Comedy 5
- Action 4
- Crime 3
- Romance 2
- Horror 2
- War 2
- History 1
- Thriller 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Drama is the genre John James has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (5).
John James Career Milestones
- First film
- Son of the Navy 1940
- Best-rated film
- Atatürk 1881 - 1919 Movie Echo Score 85
- Newest film
- Atatürk 1881 - 1919 2023
John James Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John James is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 55. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2023
Atatürk 1881 - 1919 History Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2022
My Son Hunter as Joe Biden · Drama Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2022
Evil at the Door as Roebuck · Thriller - 2019
Christmas Camp as Ben · Romance Movie Echo Score: 43 - 2019
Axcellerator as Sy · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2001
Lightning: Fire from the Sky as Porter Randall · Action - 2000
Icebreaker as Will Langley · Adventure - 1999
Duck! The Carbine High Massacre as Bible Boy · Comedy - 1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter as Brett Huston · Tv movie - 1991
Dynasty: The Reunion as Jeff Colby · Drama - 1987
Haunted by Her Past as Eric Beckett · Horror - 1966
Spy Smasher Returns as Steve · Action - 1950
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as Roberts (Masterson's Chauffeur) (uncredited) · Comedy - 1948
Tap Roots as (uncredited) · Drama - 1947
Shoot to Kill as Newscaster (uncredited) · Crime - 1946
Devil Bat’s Daughter as Ted Masters · Horror - 1945
Over 21 as Paulsen - Officer Candidate (uncredited) · Comedy - 1945
Her Favorite Patient as Pfc. Dick Smith · Comedy - 1944
I’ll Be Seeing You as Paratrooper on Train (uncredited) · Romance - 1944
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo as Lt. Smith's Crewman (uncredited) · Drama - 1944
The Fighting Seabees as Meteorological Officer (uncredited) · Action - 1943
Corvette K-225 as Signalman · War - 1943
Stage Door Canteen as Don Brandt (uncredited) · War - 1943
Bombardier as Buck's B-17 Co-Pilot · Drama - 1943
Aerial Gunner as Johnson - Failed Gunnery Trainee (uncredited) · Drama - 1942
Flying Tigers as Selby · Action - 1942
My Favorite Spy as Recruit · Comedy - 1941
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. as Davis, Patrol Guard · Crime - 1941
Murder by Invitation as Tom Denham · Crime - 1940
Son of the Navy as Ensign
Who John James Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John James shares the most films with. Robert Mitchum comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Moroni Olsen (2).
John James: Questions & Answers
How many movies John James has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John James been in?
John James is credited on 30 films, from 1940 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is the best John James movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John James's best-rated film is Atatürk 1881 - 1919 (2023) with a score of 85, followed by My Son Hunter (2022) (47).
Best John James movies, ranked What is John James's newest movie?
The most recent film on John James's filmography is Atatürk 1881 - 1919 (2023).
Who does John James work with most often?
John James shares the most films with Robert Mitchum (3 films), Moroni Olsen (2 films) and Stacy Keach (2 films).
The Best John James Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.
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