James Carrington

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8Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Carrington reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Carrington's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Carrington remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Not a Pretty Picture, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Carrington Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Carrington's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

Not a Pretty Picture (1976) movie poster

★7.6

Not a Pretty Picture — Mixing narrative and documentary, the film retells a 16 year old girl's experience of a date rape.

Not a Pretty Picture

1976•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

The City Girl — A female photographer who is engaged to a businessman investigates a cult in the local club scene. By living out some of

The City Girl

1984•Drama

★6.9

Children of a Lesser God (1986) movie poster

★6.9

Children of a Lesser God — Starting his new job as an instructor at a New England school for the deaf, James Leeds meets Sarah Norman, a young deaf

Children of a Lesser God

1986•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Real Genius — When teenage geniuses Mitch Taylor and Chris Knight, working on an advanced laser project, learn that the military wants

Real Genius

1985•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

The Boys Next Door — Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves l

The Boys Next Door

1986•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Carrington.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	Devil's Backbone, Texas	James	Flop	Similar →
1986	Children of a Lesser God	Mr. Harrison	Hit	Similar →
1986	The Boys Next Door	Ross	Average	Similar →
1985	Real Genius	Air Force Major	Hit	Similar →
1985	St. Elmo's Fire	Guy	Average	Similar →
1984	The City Girl	Steve	Hit	Similar →
1984	Something About Amelia	Officer Barnes	Average	Similar →
1976	Not a Pretty Picture	Curly	Super Hit	Similar →

James Carrington - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Carrington?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Carrington is "Not a Pretty Picture" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has James Carrington acted in?

James Carrington has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Carrington?

Other notable films include "The City Girl", "Children of a Lesser God", and "Real Genius".