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List of the best James Marsden movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. James Marsden'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 Marsden movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated James Marsden movies will be at the top of the list. James Marsden has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest James Marsden movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining James Marsden films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best James Marsden role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest James Marsden performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
This is a list that features films like Bella Mafia and Zoolander.
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112014Straw Dogs
Kate Bosworth, James WoodsReleased: 2011
Directed by: Rod Lurie
Straw Dogs is an upcoming 2011 thriller film directed, produced, and written by Rod Lurie. It is a remake of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film of the same name, in turn based on the Gordon Williams novel The... more
28915The Box
Cameron Diaz, Gillian JacobsReleased: 2009
Directed by: Richard Kelly
The Box is a 2009 American psychological thriller film based on the 1970 short story "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson, which was previously adapted into an episode of the 1980s iteration of The... more![]()
3793227 Dresses
Katherine Heigl, Malin ÅkermanReleased: 2008
Directed by: Anne Fletcher
27 Dresses is a 2008 romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. The film stars Katherine Heigl and James Marsden. The film was released January 10, 2008 in... more![]()
4531310th & Wolf
Val Kilmer, Piper PeraboReleased: 2006
Directed by: Robert Moresco
10th & Wolf is a 2006 film about the Mafia directed by Robert Moresco. It is based on a true story of a mob war in South Philadelphia. The film stars James Marsden, Giovanni Ribisi and Brad Renfro... more![]()
56232Heights
Elizabeth Banks, Glenn CloseReleased: 2004
Directed by: Chris Terrio
Heights is a 2005 Merchant Ivory Productions film that follows a pivotal twenty-four hours in the interconnected lives of five New Yorkers. It stars Elizabeth Banks as Isabel, a photographer, James... more![]()
64112Hop
Kaley Cuoco, Russell BrandReleased: 2011
Directed by: Tim Hill
Hop is a 2011 3D live-action/computer-animated fantasy comedy film directed by Tim Hill and staring Russell Brand, Hugh Laurie, and James Marsden. On Easter Island, an optimistic young talking rabbit... more![]()
75325The Notebook
Rachel McAdams, Ryan GoslingReleased: 2004
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
The Notebook is a 2004 American romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes and based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. The film stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as a young... more![]()
84216Zoolander
Natalie Portman, Paris HiltonReleased: 2001
Directed by: Ben Stiller
Zoolander is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Ben Stiller and, starring Stiller and Owen Wilson. The film contains elements from a pair of short films directed by Russell Bates and written by... more![]()
94019Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Christina Applegate, Neil Patrick HarrisReleased: 2010
Directed by: Brad Peyton
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore is a 2010 family action comedy film, directed by Brad Peyton. The film stars Chris O'Donnell and Jack McBrayer. The film also stars the voices of James... more![]()
106657Enchanted
Amy Adams, Susan SarandonReleased: 2007
Directed by: Kevin Lima
Enchanted is a 2007 American musical live-action/animated fantasy romantic comedy film, produced by Walt Disney Pictures with New York Academy Barry Sonnenfeld and Josephson Entertainment. Written by... more![]()
113827Sugar & Spice
Mena Suvari, Melissa GeorgeReleased: 2001
Directed by: Francine McDougall
Sugar & Spice is a 2001 American teen comedy film directed by Francine McDougall, and starring Marley Shelton, Marla Sokoloff, Mena Suvari, James Marsden, and Melissa George. The plot follows a group... more![]()
122513Superman Returns
Marlon Brando, Kevin SpaceyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Bryan Singer
Superman Returns is a 2006 American superhero film directed and produced by Bryan Singer. It is based on the DC Comics character Superman and serves as an homage sequel to the motion pictures... more![]()
132721Public Enemies
Alyssa Milano, James MarsdenReleased: 1996
Directed by: Mark L. Lester
Public Enemies is a 1996 film directed by Mark L. Lester. The movie centers on the 1930s figure Ma Barker and her criminal sons. The movie was filmed in Guthrie, Oklahoma.... more![]()
143330The 24th Day
Sofía Vergara, James MarsdenReleased: 2004
Directed by: Tony Piccirillo
The 24th Day is a 2004 film starring Scott Speedman and James Marsden. The film is based on a play of the same name, written by Tony Piccirillo, who also directed the film.... more![]()
151812Gossip
Kate Hudson, Lena HeadeyReleased: 2000
Directed by: Terry Kinney, Davis Guggenheim
Gossip is a 2000 American teen drama film directed by Davis Guggenheim and featuring an ensemble cast including James Marsden, Lena Headey, Norman Reedus, and Kate Hudson.... more![]()
162624The Loft
Rhona Mitra, Rachael TaylorReleased: 2014
Directed by: Erik Van Looy
Five friends who share a loft for their extramarital affairs begin to question one another after the body of an unknown woman is found in the property.... more![]()
172525The Alibi
Rebecca Romijn, Jaime KingReleased: 2006
Directed by: Matt Checkowski, Kurt Mattila
The Alibi is a 2006 American film written by Noah Hawley and directed by Matt Checkowski and Kurt Mattila. The film was released to DVD on December 5, 2006 under the title Lies and Alibis.... more![]()
185059Hairspray
John Travolta, Michelle PfeifferReleased: 2007
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Hairspray is a 2007 American musical romantic comedy film based on the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on John Waters's 1988 comedy film of the same name. Set in 1962... more![]()
192527Bachelorette
Kirsten Dunst, Isla FisherReleased: 2012
Directed by: Leslye Headland
Bachelorette is a 2012 American comedy film written and directed by Leslye Headland, adapted from her play of the same name. It stars Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan and Isla Fisher as three troubled... more![]()
202425Campfire Tales
Amy Smart, Christine TaylorReleased: 1997
Directed by: Martin Kunert, Matt Cooper
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214960X-Men
Halle Berry, Hugh JackmanReleased: 2000
Directed by: Bryan Singer
X-Men is a 2000 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is the first installment in the X-Men film series. The film... more![]()
222123As Cool as I Am
Claire Danes, Alanis MorissetteReleased: 2013
Directed by: Max Mayer
As Cool As I Am is an American comedy-drama film based on the novel of the same name by Pete Fromm. Claire Danes, Sarah Bolger and James Marsden star as the Diamond family. The film is directed by... more![]()
23108No Dessert, Dad, till You Mow the Lawn
James Marsden, Allison MackReleased: 1994
Directed by: Howard McCain
No Dessert Dad, til You Mow the Lawn is a 1994 American family comedy film. It was directed by Howard McCain and stars Joanne Kerns and Robert Hays.... more![]()
24108Small Apartments
Billy Crystal, James CaanReleased: 2012
Directed by: Jonas Åkerlund
Small Apartments is a 2012 American comedy film directed by Jonas Åkerlund. It tells the story of Franklin Franklin, played by Matt Lucas, who by mistake kills his landlord, Mr. Olivetti, played by... more![]()
252530Robot and Frank
Liv Tyler, Susan SarandonReleased: 2012
Directed by: Jake Schreier
Robot & Frank is a 2012 film written by Christopher D. Ford and directed by Jake Schreier.... more
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