Gennie James - Actor Profile

Gennie James

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
10Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 27, 1976

Gennie James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gennie James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gennie James's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Gennie James's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Secret Garden, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gennie James Movies Ranked

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

★7.7
The Secret Garden (1987) movie poster
★7.7

The Secret Garden: When a spoiled English girl living in 19th century India loses both parents in a cholera epidemic, she is sent back to E

The Secret Garden

1987•TV Movie
★7.2
Places in the Heart (1984) movie poster
★7.2

Places in the Heart: In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and ve

Places in the Heart

1984•Drama
★7.1
Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) movie poster
★7.1

Alex: The Life of a Child: Based on true events, 'Alex: The Life of a Child' follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer Frank Deford and his wife C

Alex: The Life of a Child

1986•Drama
★7.0
Good Old Boy (1988) movie poster
★7.0

Good Old Boy: A timeless story of a boy's adventures growing up in a small Southern town, Yazoo City, in the 1940s during World War II

Good Old Boy

1988•Family
★6.8
Broadcast News (1987) movie poster
★6.8

Broadcast News: A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charmin

Broadcast News

1987•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Gennie James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift Bridget Severson (archive footage) Average Similar →
1988 Good Old Boy Rivers Applewhite Hit Similar →
1987 Broadcast News Young Jane Hit Similar →
1987 The Secret Garden Mary Lennox Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Christmas Gift Alexandra 'Alex' Billings Average Similar →
1986 A Smoky Mountain Christmas Cindy Average Similar →
1986 Papa Was a Preacher Alyene Average Similar →
1986 Alex: The Life of a Child Alex Deford Hit Similar →
1985 The Hugga Bunch Bridget Flop Similar →
1984 Places in the Heart Possum Spalding Hit Similar →

Gennie James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gennie James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gennie James is "The Secret Garden" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Gennie James acted in?

Gennie James has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gennie James?

Other notable films include "Places in the Heart", "Alex: The Life of a Child", and "Good Old Boy".

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