The top James Caan films, listed from best to worst and with trailers when available.

Over the years, James Caan’s highest-grossing films have won numerous awards and amassed numerous millions of dollars worldwide.

James Caan movies: What movies did James Caan star in?

The Godfather (1972)

Caan received his first and only Oscar nomination for his tumultuous portrayal of Santino “Sonny” Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s epic vision of organized crime.

In a flashback scene near the end of The Godfather: Part II, two years later, Caan briefly took on the role again.

The Gambler (1974)

Even though he had disagreements with the director Karel Reisz while filming, the actor thought this drama about a literature professor who struggles with a gambling addiction was one of his favorite movies.

The 2014 remake of the movie, which was partially based on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 1866 novella, starred Mark Wahlberg.

Funny Lady (1975)

For his character as Jonathan E in Norman Jewison’s future thriller, set in a society where sport is literally a matter of life and death, Caan’s athleticism as a Michigan State University student came in useful.

Misery (1990)

Although Kathy Bates received an Oscar for her performance in this Stephen King adaption, people empathized with Cann’s novelist Paul Sheldon as he became a bedridden slave of his “number one fan.”

Elf (2003)

When Caan was chosen to play Will Ferrell’s father in this holiday comedy about a person raised in the North Pole who visits New York in search of his biological father, a new generation warmed to the actor.

Additionally, the actor and Ed Asner were reunited in Jon Favreau’s fantasy; the two having previously worked together on El Dorado 36 years prior.

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