James Bridges

Writing

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

5Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 3, 1936

Birth Place: Paris, Arkansas, U.S.

About James Bridges

James Bridges (February 3, 1936 – June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and actor. He was a two-time Oscar nominee: once for Best Original Screenplay for The China Syndrome and once for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Paper Chase. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Bridges, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Bridges 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 Bridges'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 Bridges remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Faces, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Bridges Movies Ranked

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

★7.1

★7.1

Faces — Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a

Faces

1968•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Joy Ride — Teenage story of a bad apple in a barrel evolving from a kid's desire to drive a new T-bird.

Joy Ride

1958•Crime

★4.8

Invasion of the Saucer-Men (1957) movie poster

★4.8

Invasion of the Saucer-Men — Aliens equipped with venomous claws invade a small town, but the town's teenage population is mobilized to fight the men

Invasion of the Saucer-Men

1957•Sci-Fi

★4.0

★4.0

Johnny Trouble — An elderly woman becomes convinced that a trouble-making college student is her grandson she's never met.

Johnny Trouble

1957•Drama

★0.0

Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of (1964) movie poster

★0.0

Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of — Shot during Warhol's cross-county trip to Los Angeles during his second exhibition at the Ferus - the same trip during w

Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of

1964•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1968	Faces	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of	Lord of the Forest	Flop	Similar →
1958	Joy Ride	Dirk	Flop	Similar →
1957	Johnny Trouble	Ike	Flop	Similar →
1957	Invasion of the Saucer-Men	Bobby	Flop	Similar →

James Bridges - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Bridges?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Bridges is "Faces" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has James Bridges acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Bridges?

Other notable films include "Joy Ride", "Invasion of the Saucer-Men", and "Johnny Trouble".