James Thornton

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

5Total Films

6.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Thornton 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 Thornton'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Thornton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Plunkett & MacLeane, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Thornton Movies Ranked

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

★6.1

★6.1

Plunkett & MacLeane: Will Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th-century England, en

Plunkett & MacLeane

1999•Action

★5.0

★5.0

The Last Witch: A young woman abruptly moves into an elderly lady's house. Strange things start to happen and soon it becomes clear witc

The Last Witch

2013•Thriller

★4.6

★4.6

Among Giants: A manager hires Ray, off the books, to paint all the power towers in a 15-mile stretch of high-tension wires outside She

Among Giants

1998•Comedy

★4.0

★4.0

Elephant Juice: The story of Billy, Will, Jules, Daphne and Dodie, a group of people who prove that there are no secrets between friends

Elephant Juice

1999•Romance

★0.0

★0.0

Somewhere I've Been: Mary (Sheila Reid) is the last resident of a council estate that is due to be demolished. When the news of her eviction

Somewhere I've Been

2022

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Somewhere I've Been	Trevor (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2013	The Last Witch	Rick Ellis	Flop	Similar →
1999	Elephant Juice	Rock	Flop	Similar →
1999	Plunkett & MacLeane	Catchpole	Average	Similar →
1998	Among Giants	Steve	Flop	Similar →

James Thornton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Thornton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Thornton is "Plunkett & MacLeane" with a rating of 6.1/10.

How many movies has James Thornton acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Thornton?

Other notable films include "The Last Witch", "Among Giants", and "Elephant Juice".