James Craven

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

5Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

About James Craven

James Craven is a British actor known for portraying Aaron Sandford on Coronation Street. Following which, he featured in Netflix’s Geek Girl, as Ollie, HBO's House of the Dragon, as Joren Stark Noble, and Paramount+'s Curfew, as Max. Other roles include Arthur Rimbaud in short film Alchemy of the Word, Eli in BAFTA winning Channel 4 short form series How to Be a Person, and roles in The Salt Path and Doctor Who.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Craven reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Craven's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Craven remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Salt Path, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Craven Movies Ranked

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

★6.8

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The Salt Path: A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a y

The Salt Path

2025•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Hideous: Musician Oliver Sim is the main guest of a talk-show that soon slides into a surreal journey of love, shame, and blood.

Hideous

2022•Music

★0.0

★0.0

All That Glitters: Ryan, a disinterested teenager and hapless romantic, unwittingly enlists the ghost of Shakespeare to help land the role

All That Glitters

•Comedy

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★0.0

Playground: Grace and Jas are forced to define their relationship when faced with an uncomfortable situation among their friends

Playground

2025•Drama

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Alchemy of the Word: 1873 - The precocious, French poet, Arthur Rimbaud, has eloped with his mentor - the older, married Paul Verlaine - to L

Alchemy of the Word

2025

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	The Salt Path	Male Youth	Hit	Similar →
2025	Playground	-	Flop	Similar →
2025	Alchemy of the Word	Arthur Rimbaud	Flop	Similar →
2022	Hideous	The Heroic Assistant	Average	Similar →
N/A	All That Glitters	Hugo	Flop	Similar →

James Craven - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Craven?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Craven is "The Salt Path" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has James Craven acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Craven?

Other notable films include "Hideous", "All That Glitters", and "Playground".