James Corden

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 22, 1978

Birth Place: Hillingdon, Middlesex, London, England, UK

About James Corden

James Corden (born 22 August 1978) is an English comedian, writer, actor, producer and TV personality. He is co-creator and star of BBC comedy shows Gavin & Stacey and Horne & Corden, and hosted The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Corden reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of James Corden's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 82% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Corden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in One Direction the London Session, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Corden Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

One Direction the London Session (2015) movie poster

★10.0

One Direction the London Session — The London Session was an interview and performance set held on November 14, 2015 to promote their album, Made in the A.

One Direction the London Session

2015•Music

★9.5

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas (2019) movie poster

★9.5

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas — The Shipmans and the Wests get together once again for Christmas. Bryn is cooking dinner, Dawn is in shock, and there ar

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

2019•Comedy

★9.0

We Love Gavin and Stacey (2020) movie poster

★9.0

We Love Gavin and Stacey — A celebration of Ruth Jones and James Corden's comedy, with stars including Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb and Melanie Walt

We Love Gavin and Stacey

2020•Documentary

★8.9

Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices (2023) movie poster

★8.9

Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices — Ditching the typical glossy sheen of celebrity documentaries, this film gives audiences an intimate and unvarnished view

Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices

2023•Documentary

★8.7

★8.7

On Broadway — An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovativ

On Broadway

2019•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Flintoff	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2025	Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2024	I Am: Celine Dion	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	George Michael: Freedom Uncut	Self	Hit	Similar →
2022	James Corden's Top Gun Training with Tom Cruise	Self	Average	Similar →
2022	Betty White: A Celebration	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Hilda and the Mountain King	David's Dad (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Adele One Night Only	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Cinderella	James	Average	Similar →
2021	Friends: The Reunion	Self - Moderator	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway	Peter Rabbit (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2020	We Love Gavin and Stacey	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Trolls: Tiny Diamond Goes Back to School	Biggie (voice)	Average	Similar →
2020	David Blaine: The Magic Way	Self	Hit	Similar →
2020	Trolls World Tour	Biggie (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2019	Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas	Neil 'Smithy' Smith	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show	Self	Hit	Similar →
2019	One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	On Broadway	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Yesterday	James Corden	Hit	Similar →
2018	Smallfoot	Percy Patterson (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2018	Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	Ocean's Eight	John Frazier	Hit	Similar →
2018	Peter Rabbit	Peter Rabbit (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2017	Trolls: Dress Up	Biggie (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Trolls Holiday	Biggie (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2017	George Michael: Freedom	Self	Hit	Similar →
2017	Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2017	Himself - Host	Hit	Similar →
2016	Trolls	Biggie (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2015	One Direction the London Session	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	The Lady in the Van	Street Trader	Average	Similar →
2015	Roald Dahl's Esio Trot	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
2014	Begin Again	Steve	Hit	Similar →
2014	50 Years of BBC Two Comedy	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage	Timms	Average	Similar →
2013	One Chance	Paul Potts	Hit	Similar →
2012	Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Up All Night	Craig Owens	Hit	Similar →
2011	The Gruffalo's Child	The Mouse (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2011	National Theatre Live: One Man, Two Guvnors	Francis Henshall	Average	Similar →
2010	The One Ronnie	-	Hit	Similar →
2009	The Gruffalo	Mouse (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2006	The History Boys	Timms	Hit	Similar →
2006	Starter for 10	Tone	Average	Similar →
2005	Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman	Kirky	Hit	Similar →
2002	All or Nothing	Rory	Hit	Similar →
2000	Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?	Walter	Average	Similar →
1998	TwentyFourSeven	Carl 'Tonka' Marsh	Average	Similar →

James Corden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Corden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Corden is "One Direction the London Session" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James Corden acted in?

James Corden has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Corden?

Other notable films include "Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas", "We Love Gavin and Stacey", and "Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices".