James Cranna

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

18Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Cranna reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Cranna'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Cranna remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Street Music, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Cranna Movies Ranked

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

★8.0

★8.0

Street Music: A group of elderly residents of an old San Francisco hotel are threatened with eviction when a developer wants to demoli

Street Music

1981•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

Mrs. Doubtfire: Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing

Mrs. Doubtfire

1993•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

American Graffiti: A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to coll

American Graffiti

1973•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

The Sunshine Boys: Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't sta

The Sunshine Boys

1975•Comedy

★6.7

Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988) movie poster

★6.7

Tucker: The Man and His Dream: Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision wi

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

1988•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1997	A Smile Like Yours	Guy on Plane	Flop	Similar →
1994	Golden Gate	Court bailiff	Flop	Similar →
1993	Mrs. Doubtfire	Ron	Hit	Similar →
1991	Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann	Lt. Mitarnowski	Flop	Similar →
1988	Tucker: The Man and His Dream	Man in Audience	Hit	Similar →
1988	Ewoks 4: Wicket's Adventures as He Becomes a Warrior	Teebo (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1988	Ewoks 5: Wickett's Adventures	Teebo (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1988	Ewoks 6: Battle for the Planet Endor	Teebo (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1987	Eye on the Sparrow	Pastor	Hit	Similar →
1987	Living on Tokyo Time	Jimbo (as Jim Cranna)	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Ewok Adventure	Widdle Warrick (voice)	Average	Similar →
1983	Twice Upon a Time	Rod Rescueman / Scuzzbopper / Foreman (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1981	Street Music	Cop	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	Die Laughing	Newscaster	Flop	Similar →
1978	Who'll Stop the Rain	Gerald	Hit	Similar →
1975	The Sunshine Boys	Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director	Hit	Similar →
1973	American Graffiti	Thief	Hit	Similar →
1971	THX 1138	Announcer (voice)	Average	Similar →

James Cranna - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Cranna?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Cranna is "Street Music" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has James Cranna acted in?

James Cranna has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Cranna?

Other notable films include "Mrs. Doubtfire", "American Graffiti", and "The Sunshine Boys".