The Best Ken James Movies, Ranked
27 credits from 1975 to 2005, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Fly Away Home (1996) with $25.1M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Ken James Box Office Hits
Ken James's films have made $50.5M worldwide in total. Fly Away Home (1996) is the biggest hit at $25.1M, ahead of Youngblood (1986) ($15.4M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Ken James Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Ken James has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 6 films, and Youngblood (1986) is the pick of them.
The Best Ken James Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Ken James's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1970s to 1990s.
The Latest Ken James Movies
The most recent films Ken James is credited on, newest first — starting with Fangoria: Blood Drive II (2005). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Fangoria: Blood Drive II 2005 · Horror -
The Fraternity 2002 · Chief Lloyd Huxley -
The Day Reagan Was Shot 2001 · General Yates -
Family Blessings 1998 · Ed -
Dogboys 1998 · Warden Adam Wakefield -
Ms. Scrooge 1997 · Sam Catherwood -
Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance 1996 · District Commander -
Fly Away Home 1996 · Adventure -
Psychic 1992 · Markowitz -
Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean 1990 · Drama -
The Rocket Boy 1989 · Father -
Switching Channels 1988 · Warden Terwilliger
The Best Ken James Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Ken James films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Ken James movie?
Fly Away Home (1996) made the most at the box office, with $25.1M worldwide, followed by Youngblood (1986) with $15.4M. Together, Ken James's films with box office figures have made $50.5M.
Which Ken James movie won the most awards?
Fly Away Home (1996) is the most decorated Ken James film, with 1 win from 2 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Ken James drama movie?
Youngblood (1986) is the best-rated of Ken James's drama films. In other genres: City on Fire (action), Fly Away Home (adventure) and Switching Channels (comedy).
What is the newest Ken James movie?
The newest film on Ken James's filmography is Fangoria: Blood Drive II (2005).
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