What is James Bearden's latest movie?

James Bearden's most recent film is "In Her Mother's Footsteps" (2006).

Is James Bearden a good actor?

James Bearden has an average audience rating of 5.6/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Harlan County War, The Dead Zone, Police Academy.

James Bearden

Q: What is the best movie of James Bearden?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring James Bearden is "Harlan County War" with a rating of 7.1/10.

Q: How many movies has James Bearden acted in?

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

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

12Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

James Bearden Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Bearden 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 James Bearden's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of James Bearden'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 Harlan County War, which stands out as a key performance.

Best James Bearden Movies Ranked

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

★7.1

★7.1

Harlan County War: A Kentucky woman whose mine-worker husband is nearly killed in a cave-in, and whose father is slowly dying of black lung

Harlan County War

2000•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

The Dead Zone: Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is inv

The Dead Zone

1983•Thriller

★6.7

★6.7

Police Academy: New rules enforced by the Lady Mayoress mean that sex, weight, height and intelligence need no longer be a factor for jo

Police Academy

1984•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

The Scarlet Letter: Set in puritanical Boston in the mid 1600s, the story of seamstress Hester Prynne, who is outcast after she becomes preg

The Scarlet Letter

1995•Drama

★6.0

The High Price of Passion (1986) movie poster

★6.0

The High Price of Passion: A college professor becomes obsessed with a prostitute.

The High Price of Passion

1986•Drama

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	In Her Mother's Footsteps	Kate's Dad	Flop	Similar →
2005	Hush	Merie Hines	Flop	Similar →
2003	Jasper, Texas	Old Sour Man (as Jim Bearden)	Average	Similar →
2000	Harlan County War	Claude Pennington	Hit	Similar →
1995	The Scarlet Letter	Goodman Mortimer	Average	Similar →
1989	Mindfield	Eddie	Flop	Similar →
1988	Sticky Fingers	Smokestack Sid	Average	Similar →
1987	Fight for Life	-	Average	Similar →
1986	The High Price of Passion	Det. Merrill	Average	Similar →
1984	Police Academy	Driver	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Dead Zone	Deputy #1	Hit	Similar →
1982	Mazes and Monsters	Police Officer	Flop	Similar →

James Bearden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Bearden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Bearden is "Harlan County War" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has James Bearden acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Bearden?

Other notable films include "The Dead Zone", "Police Academy", and "The Scarlet Letter".