James Whitworth

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

15Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 19, 1936

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Whitworth reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of James Whitworth's filmography leans towards the Thriller genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Whitworth remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Candy Snatchers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Whitworth Movies Ranked

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

★6.3

★6.3

The Candy Snatchers — A nonverbal autistic boy stumbles upon a teenage heiress who has been kidnapped by a trio of young psychopaths, who are

The Candy Snatchers

1973•Thriller

★6.2

★6.2

The Hills Have Eyes — Taking an ill-advised detour en-route to California, the Carter family soon run into trouble when their RV breaks down i

The Hills Have Eyes

1977•Horror

★5.5

★5.5

.357 Magnum — American Jonathan "Johnny" Hightower works as a contract secret agent and his favorite tool is his .357.

.357 Magnum

1977•Action

★5.2

★5.2

Terminal Island — In the wake of a Supreme Court decision to outlaw the death penalty, California passes an initiative that designates San

Terminal Island

1973•Action

★4.8

★4.8

Bury Me an Angel — After a stranger murders her brother, Dag sets out on the road to avenge his murder, toting a shotgun and leaving any re

Bury Me an Angel

1971•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Whitworth.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1985	The Hills Have Eyes Part 2	Jupiter (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
1977	Planet of Dinosaurs	Jim	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Hills Have Eyes	Jupiter	Average	Similar →
1977	.357 Magnum	Agent Steve Barrett	Average	Similar →
1975	Posse from Heaven	Pike	Flop	Similar →
1975	Virgin Cowboy	Duncan	Flop	Similar →
1975	Sasqua	Big Jim	Flop	Similar →
1973	Terminal Island	Vander	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Candy Snatchers	Phone Man	Average	Similar →
1972	Sweet Sugar	Mario	Flop	Similar →
1972	Did Baby Shoot Her Sugardaddy?	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Bury Me an Angel	Tattooed Biker (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Manson Massacre	Jake	Flop	Similar →
1970	Black Angels	Big Jim	Flop	Similar →
1970	Fandango	Dan Murphy	Flop	Similar →

James Whitworth - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Whitworth?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Whitworth is "The Candy Snatchers" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has James Whitworth acted in?

James Whitworth has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Whitworth?

Other notable films include "The Hills Have Eyes", ".357 Magnum", and "Terminal Island".