James Doran - Actor Profile

James Doran

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
12Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated

James Doran Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of James Doran'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 Starred Up, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Doran Movies Ranked

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

★7.1
Starred Up (2014) movie poster
★7.1

Starred Up: 19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estran

Starred Up

2014•Drama
★7.0
Mickybo and Me (2005) movie poster
★7.0

Mickybo and Me: The film tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. The boys share an obsessio

Mickybo and Me

2005•Drama
★6.3
Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) movie poster
★6.3

Fifty Dead Men Walking: It's 1989, and in a Belfast torn apart by conflict and terrorism, petty criminal Marty McGartland is recruited by the Br

Fifty Dead Men Walking

2008•Action
★6.3
Everything in This Country Must (2004) movie poster
★6.3

Everything in This Country Must: Northern Ireland. Soldiers, through inattention, run into a car with a woman and her young son. Two years later, a horse

Everything in This Country Must

2004
★5.8
The Boys & Girl from County Clare (2003) movie poster
★5.8

The Boys & Girl from County Clare: In Ireland in the mid 1960s, two feuding brothers and their respective Ceilidh bands compete at a music festival.

The Boys & Girl from County Clare

2003•Romance

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Lydia - Flop Similar →
2022 No Such Thing Paddy Flop Similar →
2022 Homebird Dermot Brady Flop Similar →
2018 The 11th James Fisher Flop Similar →
2014 Starred Up Officer Smith Hit Similar →
2008 Fifty Dead Men Walking IRA Kidnapper Average Similar →
2005 Mickybo and Me Barman Hit Similar →
2004 Everything in This Country Must Hayknife Average Similar →
2003 Holy Cross Sean Average Similar →
2003 The Boys & Girl from County Clare Dave Average Similar →
2001 H3 Father Bradley Flop Similar →
1997 A Further Gesture Gate Prison Officer Flop Similar →

James Doran - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Doran?

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

How many movies has James Doran acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Doran?

Other notable films include "Mickybo and Me", "Fifty Dead Men Walking", and "Everything in This Country Must".

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