David James - Actor Profile

David James

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
14Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 28, 1972
Birth Place: South Africa

David James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David James's work falls within the Adventure genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of David 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 District 9, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best David James Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
District 9 (2009) movie poster
★7.5

District 9: Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separa

District 9

2009•Sci-Fi
★7.2
Sew the Winter to My Skin (2019) movie poster
★7.2

Sew the Winter to My Skin: Set in South Africa's rural Great-Karoo region in the 1950s, this epic existential-adventure film chronicles the exploit

Sew the Winter to My Skin

2019•Adventure
★6.5
The Salvation (2014) movie poster
★6.5

The Salvation: In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murderer which unleashes the fury of a notorious gang l

The Salvation

2014•Drama
★6.4
G20 (2025) movie poster
★6.4

G20: After the G20 Summit is overtaken by terrorists, President Danielle Sutton must bring all her statecraft and military ex

G20

2025•Action
★6.4
Road to Your Heart (2014) movie poster
★6.4

Road to Your Heart: Basson has five days to make it to his father's funeral in Cape Town, but needs to complete certain tasks on this trip b

Road to Your Heart

2014•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie David James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Hunting Jessica Brok Whitman Average Similar →
2025 G20 Csonger Average Similar →
2023 Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace Congo Red Average Similar →
2019 Sew the Winter to My Skin Frontiersman Hit Similar →
2017 Amazon Obhijaan - Flop Similar →
2014 The Salvation Tracker Hit Similar →
2014 Agent 2000 Roelof du Toit Average Similar →
2014 Road to Your Heart Hein Average Similar →
2013 Mountains of the Moon Albuquerque Average Similar →
2013 Angel of the Skies Stutze Flop Similar →
2013 Babalas Clinic Doctor Average Similar →
2012 Angus Buchan's Ordinary People Danny Boy Average Similar →
2010 Eternity Borlak Flop Similar →
2009 District 9 Koobus Venter Super Hit Similar →

David James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David James is "District 9" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has David James acted in?

David James has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David James?

Other notable films include "Sew the Winter to My Skin", "The Salvation", and "G20".

Advertisement