James MacPherson

Acting

Updated: May 14, 2026

14Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 18, 1960

James MacPherson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James MacPherson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of James MacPherson'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 Absolute Force, which stands out as a key performance.

Best James MacPherson Movies Ranked

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

Absolute Force (1997) movie poster

Absolute Force: A corrupt politician intends to use a powerful weapon to execute an evil plan.

Absolute Force

1997•Action

Night Caller (2022) movie poster

Night Caller: Telephone psychic Clementine Carter is pulled into a complex web of mystery when she receives a call from a serial kille

Night Caller

2022•Horror

The Pornographer (1999) movie poster

The Pornographer: A socially inept man's amateur porn film wins him a contract with a small-time pornography distribution company, where h

The Pornographer

1999•Drama

House of Deadly Secrets (2018) movie poster

House of Deadly Secrets: A mother and her young daughter move into a new house looking for a fresh start. But they soon realize they've just beco

House of Deadly Secrets

2018•Thriller

Famous and Fatal (2019) movie poster

Famous and Fatal: After saving 10-year-old Jack from an attempted kidnapping, Casey Wright (Sarah Roemer) is hired by Jack's famous father

Famous and Fatal

2019•Thriller

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Mundije	FBI Chief Henry Goodman	Flop	Similar →
2023	Scalper	Det. Simms	Flop	Similar →
2022	Night Caller	Det Simms	Flop	Similar →
2019	Famous and Fatal	Roger Bruner	Flop	Similar →
2018	House of Deadly Secrets	Marv	Flop	Similar →
2013	Alien Rising	Peter Donovan	Flop	Similar →
2013	Huff	Dingo	Flop	Similar →
2009	Behaving Badly	Josh	Flop	Similar →
2009	The Telling	Officer Embers	Flop	Similar →
2001	Crime Scene	Baptist Killer	Flop	Similar →
2001	Beneath Loch Ness	-	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Pornographer	Jim	Flop	Similar →
1998	Get a Job	Jim - Soccer Player	Flop	Similar →
1997	Absolute Force	Detective Stevenson	Super Hit	Similar →

James MacPherson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James MacPherson?

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

How many movies has James MacPherson acted in?

James MacPherson has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James MacPherson?

Other notable films include "Night Caller", "The Pornographer", and "House of Deadly Secrets".