Total Number of Movies James Stewart Made
James Stewart made approximately 80 feature films as a lead or supporting actor between 1935 and 1997, according to the latest public filmography data from the American Film Institute and the Library of Congress. The count includes theatrical releases, co-productions, and select television films, but excludes short subjects, uncredited cameos, and lost or incomplete works. American Film Institute catalog lists the majority of his credited feature appearances.
His first credited feature role was in the 1935 drama The Murder Man, and his final film appearance was in the 1997 television movie An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. Across eight decades of releases, his movies span Westerns, screwball comedies, film noir, and war dramas. Library of Congress film registry preserves several of his most notable titles.
Studios and Production Companies
Stewart worked primarily with MGM from the mid-1930s through the early 1960s, appearing in dozens of productions under that studio banner. Later in his career, he made films with 20th Century Fox, Universal, Columbia, and Warner Bros., often collaborating with directors such as Alfred Hitchcock and Anthony Mann. IMDb filmography provides a detailed breakdown of studio affiliations for each title.
The majority of his films were produced in the United States, with a small number of international co-productions and location shoots. His movies were distributed by major theatrical chains and later licensed to streaming platforms and broadcast networks. SEC filings for historic entertainment companies confirm the scale of production during his active years.
Rankings, Awards, and Key Roles
Stewart received the Academy Honorary Award in 1985 and was nominated for five competitive Oscars, winning Best Actor for The Philadelphia Story in 1940. Several of his films rank on AFI's 100 Years…100 Movies list, including It's a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Forbes has cited his films as enduring box office and cultural milestones.
His most commercially successful titles include Rear Window, The Glenn Miller Story, and Harvey, all of which performed strongly in domestic and international markets. Box Office Mojo tracks adjusted grosses for many of his classic releases. His filmography remains a benchmark for longevity and versatility in Hollywood.