Jesse James
ActingAbout Jesse James
Jesse James (born September 14, 1989) is an American actor. As a child actor, he had roles in a number of blockbuster movies - his best known roles are as Jason McIntyre in The Flyboys, Young Mark in Jumper, Billy Lutz in the remake of The Amityville Horror (2005), 13-year-old Tommy in The Butterfly Effect, Young Rafe in Pearl Harbor, Young George in Blow, Jesse Marks in Hanging Up, Jason Osborne in Message in a Bottle, Jeff Magruder in The Gingerbread Man, Michael Boone in Gods and Monsters, and Spencer Connolly in As Good as it Gets. As an adult, his best known are as Rev. Johnny Jones in The Lucky Man, Matt Hoffman in The Hollow One, and Silas in The Last Ride.
Jesse James Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jesse James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jesse James's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Jesse James'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 The Butterfly Effect, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jesse James Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jesse James's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jesse James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Lonesome Soldier | Lawler | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Cheer Squad Secrets | Marley Pickett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hide in the Light | Todd | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Lucky Man | Rev. Johnny Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Hollow One | Matt Hoffman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Dead Souls | Johnny Petrie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Last Ride | Silas | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Exodus Fall | Kenneth Minor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bones | Derrick Scott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Flyboys | Jason McIntyre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Jumper | Young Mark | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Amityville Horror | Billy Lutz | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Butterfly Effect | Tommy age 13 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Fear of the Dark | Ryan Billings | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Slap Her... She's French | Randolph Grady | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Young Rafe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Blow | Young George | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bailey's Mistake | Dylan Donovan | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hanging Up | Jesse Marks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Dog of Flanders | Young Nello | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Message in a Bottle | Jason Osborne | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters | Michael Boone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Puppies for Sale | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Gingerbread Man | Jeff Magruder | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | As Good as It Gets | Spencer Connelly | Hit | Similar → |
Jesse James - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jesse James?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jesse James is "The Butterfly Effect" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Jesse James acted in?
Jesse James has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jesse James?
Other notable films include "Bones", "The Flyboys", and "Blow".