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James Kennedy

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
11Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

James Kennedy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Kennedy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of James Kennedy'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 Last Summer, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Kennedy Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Last Summer (1977) movie poster
★10.0

Last Summer: A 1976 play concerning an unemployed school leaver becomes involved with professional car thieves. Part of the ITV Playh

Last Summer

1977•Crime
★9.0
Just a Boys' Game (1979) movie poster
★9.0

Just a Boys' Game: Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of ea

Just a Boys' Game

1979•Drama
★8.0
Degree of Uncertainty (1979) movie poster
★8.0

Degree of Uncertainty: Mature student, divorcee and mother of three Josie finds the social pressures in and out of university more demanding th

Degree of Uncertainty

1979•Drama
★8.0
Donal and Sally (1978) movie poster
★8.0

Donal and Sally: Adolescent love can be difficult at the best of times, but Donal and Sally have special problems – problems which alarm

Donal and Sally

1978•Romance
★6.8
Local Hero (1983) movie poster
★6.8

Local Hero: An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But thi

Local Hero

1983•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Crusoe Captain Harding Average Similar →
1986 In Traction Brian Henderson Flop Similar →
1984 End of the Line Peter Flop Similar →
1983 Local Hero Edward Hit Similar →
1979 Just a Boys' Game - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Degree of Uncertainty Stan Super Hit Similar →
1978 Donal and Sally Bill Super Hit Similar →
1978 Jackie McCafferty's Romance Passenger Flop Similar →
1977 Last Summer Bryant Super Hit Similar →
1976 Willie Rough Geordie Flop Similar →
1965 Treasure Island Billy Bones / Black Glove Flop Similar →

James Kennedy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Kennedy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Kennedy is "Last Summer" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James Kennedy acted in?

James Kennedy has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Kennedy?

Other notable films include "Just a Boys' Game", "Degree of Uncertainty", and "Donal and Sally".

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