The Best Sid James Movies, Ranked
96 credits from 1947 to 1998, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Small Back Room (1949) with $25.1K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Sid James Box Office Hits
Sid James's films have made $26.2K worldwide in total. The Small Back Room (1949) is the biggest hit at $25.1K, ahead of A King in New York (1957) ($910). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Sid James Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Sid James has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Comedy leads with 46 films, and A King in New York (1957) is the pick of them.
The Latest Sid James Movies
The most recent films Sid James is credited on, newest first — starting with Carry On Dick (1974). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Carry On Dick 1974 · Big Dick Turpin / Reverend Flasher -
Carry on Christmas 1973 · Santa (Mr Belcher) / Seed Pod / Sir Henry / Sgt Ball / Robin Hood. -
Carry On Girls 1973 · Sidney Fiddler -
Carry On Abroad 1972 · Vic Flange -
Carry On Matron 1972 · Sid Carter -
Carry On at Your Convenience 1971 · Sid Plummer -
Carry On Henry 1971 · King Henry VIII -
Carry On Again Christmas 1970 · Long John Sil -
Carry On Up the Jungle 1970 · Bill Boosey -
Carry On Christmas 1969 · Ebenezer Scrooge -
Carry On Up the Khyber 1968 · Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond -
Carry On Doctor 1967 · Charlie Roper
The Best Sid James Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Sid James films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Sid James movie?
The Small Back Room (1949) made the most at the box office, with $25.1K worldwide, followed by A King in New York (1957) with $910. Together, Sid James's films with box office figures have made $26.2K.
What is the best Sid James comedy movie?
A King in New York (1957) is the best-rated of Sid James's comedy films. In other genres: The Shiralee (drama), The Small Back Room (romance) and Quatermass 2 (horror).
What is the newest Sid James movie?
The newest film on Sid James's filmography is What’s a Carry On? (1998), with Sid James as Self /Various Characters (archive footage).
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