What is James Ponsoldt's latest movie?

James Ponsoldt's most recent film is "Once More, Like Rain Man" (2024).

Is James Ponsoldt a good actor?

James Ponsoldt has an average audience rating of 3.2/10 across 5 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Box Elder, Off the Black, Porn 'n Chicken.

James Ponsoldt

Q: What is the best movie of James Ponsoldt?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring James Ponsoldt is "Box Elder" with a rating of 6.7/10.

Q: How many movies has James Ponsoldt acted in?

James Ponsoldt has been featured in at least 5 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Directing

Updated: May 15, 2026

5Total Films

6.7 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 5, 1978

Birth Place: Athens, Georgia, USA

About James Ponsoldt

James Adam Ponsoldt (born 1978) is an American film director, actor and screenwriter. He directed the drama films Off the Black (2006) and Smashed (2012), the romantic comedy-drama The Spectacular Now (2013), and the dramas The End of the Tour (2015) and The Circle (2017). Description above from the Wikipedia article James Ponsoldt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

James Ponsoldt Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Ponsoldt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of James Ponsoldt'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 Box Elder, which stands out as a key performance.

Best James Ponsoldt Movies Ranked

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

★6.7

★6.7

Box Elder: Four best friends fart through their last years of college, hanging out, drinking and eating lots of sandwiches. Using b

Box Elder

2008•Comedy

★5.8

★5.8

Off the Black: An aging, disillusioned alcoholic gets a younger friend and wants him to pose as his son at a school reunion.

Off the Black

2006•Drama

★3.7

★3.7

Porn 'n Chicken: In 1996, five overworked Yale undergrads formed a club to watch porno films on weekends while ingesting mass quantities

Porn 'n Chicken

2002•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

Round Town Girls: Two gutter punks who call themselves Hymen Holoco$t terrorize an overly accommodating man for laughs.

Round Town Girls

2009•Comedy

★0.0

Once More, Like Rain Man (2024) movie poster

★0.0

Once More, Like Rain Man: ‘It’s up to you to make a future that has you in it…’ We follow Zoe and her dad, Gerry in a ‘day in the life’ of an auti

Once More, Like Rain Man

2024•Drama

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Once More, Like Rain Man	Director 2	Flop	Similar →
2009	Round Town Girls	Ronnie	Flop	Similar →
2008	Box Elder	Robby ‘Couv’ McGovern	Hit	Similar →
2006	Off the Black	Robby	Average	Similar →
2002	Porn 'n Chicken	The Cowboy	Flop	Similar →

James Ponsoldt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Ponsoldt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Ponsoldt is "Box Elder" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has James Ponsoldt acted in?

James Ponsoldt has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Ponsoldt?

Other notable films include "Off the Black", "Porn 'n Chicken", and "Round Town Girls".