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List of the best James Fox movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. James Fox's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top James Fox movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated James Fox movies will be at the top of the list. James Fox has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest James Fox movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining James Fox films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best James Fox role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest James Fox performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
List films include The Mystic Masseur, Arabella and more.
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253The Remains of the Day
Lena Headey, Anthony HopkinsReleased: 1993
Directed by: James Ivory
The Remains of the Day is a 1993 Merchant Ivory film adapted by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala from the... more on Wikipedia2
243A Passage to India
Alec Guinness, Judy DavisReleased: 1984
Directed by: David Lean
A Passage to India is a 1984 drama film written and directed by David Lean. The screenplay is... more on Wikipedia3
184Patriot Games
Harrison Ford, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1992
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Patriot Games is a 1992 action-suspense film directed by Phillip Noyce and based on Tom... more on Wikipedia4
164Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines
Benny Hill, Red SkeltonReleased: 1965
Directed by: Ken Annakin
Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines; Or, How I Flew from London to Paris in 25... more on Wikipedia5
208Thoroughly Modern Millie
Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler MooreReleased: 1967
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a 1967 American musical film directed by George Roy Hill and... more on Wikipedia6
166Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr., Jude LawReleased: 2009
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Sherlock Holmes is a 2009 period mystery action film directed by Guy Ritchie, based on the... more on Wikipedia7
123Sexy Beast
Ben Kingsley, Ian McShaneReleased: 2001
Directed by: Jonathan Glazer
Sexy Beast is a 2001 British-Spanish crime thriller film directed by Jonathan Glazer. A... more on Wikipedia8
124The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Michael Redgrave, Tom CourtenayReleased: 1962
Directed by: Tony Richardson
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a 1962 film, based on the short story of the... more on Wikipedia9
125Farewell to the King
Nick Nolte, James FoxReleased: 1989
Directed by: John Milius
Farewell to the King is a 1989 film, written and directed by John Milius. It stars Nick Nolte,... more on Wikipedia10
127The Chase
Marlon Brando, Jane FondaReleased: 1966
Directed by: Arthur Penn
The Chase is a 1966 Technicolor American drama film in Panavision directed by Arthur Penn and... more on Wikipedia11
127Anna Karenina
Sophie Marceau, Sean BeanReleased: 1997
Directed by: Bernard Rose
Anna Karenina is a 1997 film directed by Bernard Rose and starring Sophie Marceau, Sean Bean,... more on Wikipedia12
105Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Andie MacDowell, Ian HolmReleased: 1984
Directed by: Hugh Hudson
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is a 1984 British film directed by Hugh... more on Wikipedia13
1411The Golden Bowl
Kate Beckinsale, Uma ThurmanReleased: 2000
Directed by: James Ivory
The Golden Bowl is a 2000 drama film directed by James Ivory. The screenplay by Ruth Prawer... more on Wikipedia14
72The Servant
Dirk Bogarde, Harold PinterReleased: 1963
Directed by: Joseph Losey
The Servant is Harold Pinter's 1963 film adaptation of a 1948 novelette by Robin Maugham. A... more on Wikipedia15
83Doomsday Gun
Kevin Spacey, Clive OwenReleased: 1994
Directed by: Robert Young
Doomsday Gun is a 1994 television film produced by HBO, dramatizing the life of Canadian... more on Wikipedia16
96Performance
Mick Jagger, Anita PallenbergReleased: 1970
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg, Donald Cammell
Performance is a 1970 British drama film directed by Donald Cammell and Nicolas Roeg, written... more on Wikipedia17
108The Prince and Me
Julia Stiles, Miranda RichardsonReleased: 2004
Directed by: Martha Coolidge
The Prince & Me is a 2004 romantic comedy film directed by Martha Coolidge, and starring Julia... more on Wikipedia18
85Isadora
Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards Jr.Released: 1968
Directed by: Karel Reisz
Isadora is a 1968 biographical film which tells the story of celebrated American dancer... more on Wikipedia19
1211Absolute Beginners
David Bowie, Sade AduReleased: 1986
Directed by: Julien Temple
Absolute Beginners is a 1986 British rock musical film adapted from the Colin MacInnes book of... more on Wikipedia20
86Red Riding: 1980
Andrew Garfield, Paddy ConstantineReleased: 2009
Directed by: James Marsh
After 6 years of brutal murders the West Yorkshire Police fear that they may have already...21
109Mister Lonely
Joseph Morgan, Samantha MortonReleased: 2007
Directed by: Harmony Korine
Mister Lonely is a 2007 comedy-drama film directed by Harmony Korine, and co-written with his... more on Wikipedia22
64High Season
Jacqueline Bissett, Kenneth BranaghReleased: 1988
Directed by: Clare Peploe
High Season is a 1987 British romantic comedy film directed by Clare Peploe. It is a comedy... more on Wikipedia23
64The Mighty Quinn
Denzel Washington, Mimi RogersReleased: 1989
Directed by: Carl Schenkel
The Mighty Quinn is a 1989 thriller film starring Denzel Washington, Robert Townsend, James... more on Wikipedia24
76Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 2005
Directed by: Tim Burton
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 musical adventure film directed by Tim Burton. It... more on Wikipedia25
87King Rat
George Segal, John MillsReleased: 1965
Directed by: Bryan Forbes
King Rat is a 1965 WWII film adapted from the James Clavell novel King Rat. The film was... more on Wikipedia