What is James Congdon's latest movie?

James Congdon's most recent film is "Somewhere, Tomorrow" (1983).

Is James Congdon a good actor?

James Congdon has an average audience rating of 6.5/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Summerdog, Abe Lincoln in Illinois, Lady in the Dark.

James Congdon

Q: What is the best movie of James Congdon?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring James Congdon is "Summerdog" with a rating of 9.0/10.

Q: How many movies has James Congdon acted in?

James Congdon has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 12, 2026

12Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 23, 1929

Birth Place: USA

James Congdon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Congdon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of James Congdon'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 Summerdog, which stands out as a key performance.

Best James Congdon Movies Ranked

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

★9.0

★9.0

Summerdog: In this heart-tugging kids movie, a vacationing family finds an abandoned mutt and kindly decide to name him Hobo and ta

Summerdog

1977•Family

★8.7

Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1964) movie poster

★8.7

Abe Lincoln in Illinois: The life of Abraham Lincoln is traced from the 1830s when he was a struggling backwoods lawyer to winning the Presidency

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

1964•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Lady in the Dark: The unhappy female editor of a fashion magazine is undergoing psychoanalysis.

Lady in the Dark

1954•Drama

★7.5

Headin' for Broadway (1980) movie poster

★7.5

Headin' for Broadway: In this musical, four young hopefuls from different parts of the country head to New York for a shot at Broadway stardom

Headin' for Broadway

1980•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

When Worlds Collide: When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying pla

When Worlds Collide

1951•Sci-Fi

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1983	Somewhere, Tomorrow	Dr. Brailet	Flop	Similar →
1980	Headin' for Broadway	Mr. Richards	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	Summerdog	Peter Norman	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	The Gardener	John Bennett	Average	Similar →
1971	The 300-Year Weekend	Dr. Roland	Flop	Similar →
1966	The Group	Sloan Crockett	Average	Similar →
1964	Abe Lincoln in Illinois	Jack	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	4D Man	Dr. Tony Nelson	Average	Similar →
1958	The Left Handed Gun	Charlie Boudre	Average	Similar →
1955	A Wind from the South	Jack	Average	Similar →
1954	Lady in the Dark	Ben	Super Hit	Similar →
1951	When Worlds Collide	Eddie Garson (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

James Congdon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Congdon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Congdon is "Summerdog" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has James Congdon acted in?

James Congdon has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Congdon?

Other notable films include "Abe Lincoln in Illinois", "Lady in the Dark", and "Headin' for Broadway".