What is Don James's latest movie?

Don James's most recent film is "Hoodlum" (1997).

Is Don James a good actor?

Don James has an average audience rating of 5.1/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Bad Boys, Hamburger Hill, Hoodlum.

Don James

Q: What is the best movie of Don James?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Don James is "Bad Boys" with a rating of 7.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Don James acted in?

Don James has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 12, 2026

12Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Don James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Don James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Don 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 Bad Boys, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Don James Movies Ranked

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

★7.0

★7.0

Bad Boys: Mick O'Brien is a young Chicago street thug torn between a life of petty crime and the love of his girlfriend. But when

Bad Boys

1983•Crime

★6.6

★6.6

Hamburger Hill: The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battl

Hamburger Hill

1987•War

★6.4

★6.4

Hoodlum: In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful wo

Hoodlum

1997•Crime

★6.4

★6.4

A Family Thing: Earl Pilcher Jr. runs an equipment rental outfit in Arkansas, lives with his wife and kids and parents, and rarely takes

A Family Thing

1996•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

The Package: Experienced Green Beret sergeant Johnny Gallagher is escorting a prisoner, Airborne Ranger Thomas Boyette, back to the U

The Package

1989•Crime

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1997	Hoodlum	Piano Man	Average	Similar →
1996	A Family Thing	Junior Turner	Average	Similar →
1994	Alien Nation: Dark Horizon	Mitch, the cop	Average	Similar →
1989	Next of Kin	David Jenkins	Average	Similar →
1989	The Package	Command Post Soldier	Average	Similar →
1988	Official Exterminator 5 - Enter The Victory	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	Hamburger Hill	Sgt. Elliott 'Mac' McDaniel	Hit	Similar →
1987	Graveyard Shift	Det. Smith	Flop	Similar →
1986	Welcome Home, Bobby	Rogers	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Impostor	Donald James	Flop	Similar →
1983	Bad Boys	Black Gang Leader	Hit	Similar →
1983	Hot Money	Reporter	Flop	Similar →

Don James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don James is "Bad Boys" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Don James acted in?

Don James has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don James?

Other notable films include "Hamburger Hill", "Hoodlum", and "A Family Thing".