What is J. Alan Nelson's latest movie?

J. Alan Nelson's most recent film is "Portraits" (2023).

Is J. Alan Nelson a good actor?

J. Alan Nelson has an average audience rating of 2.4/10 across 15 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Carter High, Barracuda, The Scientist.

J. Alan Nelson

Q: What is the best movie of J. Alan Nelson?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring J. Alan Nelson is "Carter High" with a rating of 6.6/10.

Q: How many movies has J. Alan Nelson acted in?

J. Alan Nelson has been featured in at least 15 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 17, 2026

15Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

J. Alan Nelson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of J. Alan Nelson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of J. Alan Nelson'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 Carter High, which stands out as a key performance.

Best J. Alan Nelson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from J. Alan Nelson's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

★6.6

Carter High: The true story of four student athletes from Carter High School in Dallas, Texas in the 1980s, whose bright futures irre

Carter High

2015•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Barracuda: Sinaloa hitchhikes into Texas to meet Merle, her half-sister by way of their dead country musician father. As the two ge

Barracuda

2017•Music

★6.0

★6.0

The Scientist: An unconventional scientist, struggling to care for his terminally-ill wife, embarks on a journey to develop a cure for

The Scientist

2020•Horror

★5.3

★5.3

Hot Air: A man fakes his death. At his funeral he discovers he has a son and attempts to find him.

Hot Air

2016•Drama

★5.3

★5.3

Into the Who Knows!: After escaping from summer camp, Thomas and his invisible fox Felix have the adventure of a lifetime.

Into the Who Knows!

2017•Family

Full Filmography

Every movie J. Alan Nelson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Portraits	Straw	Flop	Similar →
2022	Retro Freaks	Ezekiel	Flop	Similar →
2020	Abortifacient	-	Flop	Similar →
2020	The Scientist	Detective Wells	Average	Similar →
2020	Why Haven't They Fixed the Cameras Yet?	Male Superior #1	Flop	Similar →
2019	Mom	Detective 2	Flop	Similar →
2017	Animalium	Sheriff	Flop	Similar →
2017	Barracuda	Happy Bar Groupie	Average	Similar →
2017	Into the Who Knows!	Local Cop	Flop	Similar →
2016	Hot Air	Wedding Guest	Flop	Similar →
2016	Gay Cake	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	The Collaborators	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	A Country Called Home	Mark Edwards	Flop	Similar →
2015	Carter High	College Football Recruiter	Hit	Similar →
N/A	Caller #4	Homeless Man	Flop	Similar →

J. Alan Nelson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of J. Alan Nelson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring J. Alan Nelson is "Carter High" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has J. Alan Nelson acted in?

J. Alan Nelson has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by J. Alan Nelson?

Other notable films include "Barracuda", "The Scientist", and "Hot Air".