Sort by IMDb Rating - Highest Rated Movies and TV Shows With James Cameron

51. Secrets of the Elephants (2023)
Episode: Savanna (2023)

TV-PG | 39 min | Documentary, Adventure

Family relationships are the secret of success for savanna elephants. Emotional bonds and wisdom help them navigate a changing world.

Stars: Paula Kahumbu, Joyce Poole, Natalie Portman

Votes: 67

52. Secrets of the Elephants (2023)
Episode: Desert (2023)

TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Adventure

Elephant families face the challenges of life in the deserts of Namibia.

Director: Glenn Barden | Stars: Paula Kahumbu, Natalie Portman

Votes: 54

53. Secrets of the Octopus (2024– )

Documentary, Adventure

Octopuses are like aliens on Earth: three hearts, blue blood and the ability to squeeze through a space the size of their eyeballs, but the secrets of the octopus are more extraordinary than we ever imagined.

Stars: Alex Schnell, Paul Rudd

Votes: 233

54. MythBusters (2003–2018)

TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Mystery, Reality-TV

A weekly documentary in which two Hollywood special effects experts attempt to debunk urban legends by directly testing them.

Stars: Robert Lee, Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Kari Byron

Votes: 54,807

55. 2000 ALMA Awards (2000 TV Special)

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Director: Linda Mendoza | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Antonio Banderas, Beck, James Cameron

Votes: 77

56. DP/30: Conversations About Movies (2007– )

30 min | Talk-Show

Conversations with filmmakers.

Stars: David Poland, Amy Adams, Carey Mulligan, Greta Gerwig

Votes: 121

57. Movie Magic (1994–1997)
Episode: Action Miniatures: Fast and Furious (1994)

Documentary, Short, History

Special effects shots using miniatures with an emphasis on the 1993 Fantasy/Romance, Heart and Souls.

Stars: James Cameron, Julia Gibson, Dennis Skotak, Robert Skotak

Votes: 8

58. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009)
Episode: Mr. Ferguson Is Ill Today (2008)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Cromartie kidnaps Sarah and races to Mexico to find John. When Derek, Cameron and Ellison discover what has happened, they come to their defense--which leads to one final, deadly confrontation with Cromartie.

Director: Michael Nankin | Stars: Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau, Brian Austin Green

Votes: 999

59. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009)
Episode: Today Is the Day: Part 2 (2009)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Jesse recalls more of her fateful future mission aboard the Jimmy Carter. Back in the present, her plan to turn John against Cameron backfires when John discovers that Jesse--not Cameron--killed Riley.

Director: Guy Norman Bee | Stars: Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau, Brian Austin Green

Votes: 946

60. Light & Magic (2022)
Episode: Morfing (2022)

TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, History

The digital age brings new challenges to ILM, but not everyone is ready for such massive change.

Director: Lawrence Kasdan | Stars: Robert Patrick, Ron Howard, Dennis Muren, Jean Bolte

Votes: 291

61. Years of Living Dangerously (2014–2016)
Episode: Uprising (2016)

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary

Even though coal plants are shutting down across the country, coal remains a major source of energy, and burning it emits toxic pollutants and climate-altering carbon dioxide.

Directors: David Gelber, Drew Magratten | Stars: America Ferrera, Sigourney Weaver

Votes: 19

62. JonTron (2010– )
Episode: Titenic: The JonSong (Ft. Schmoyoho) (2015)

TV-14 | 4 min | Comedy

JonTron sings about Titenic.

Director: The Gregory Brothers | Stars: Andrew Rose Gregory, Evan Gregory, Michael Gregory, Sarah Gregory

Votes: 48

63. Years of Living Dangerously (2014–2016)
Episode: The Uprooted (2016)

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary

New York Times columnist Tom Friedman investigates the increasing population of climate refugees and actor Don Cheadle is on the ground in California, where the worst drought in 1,200 years is having devastating effects.

Directors: Tom Casciato, Sydney Trattner | Stars: Don Cheadle, Jay Famiglietti, Thomas Friedman

Votes: 23

64. Years of Living Dangerously (2014–2016)
Episode: Safe Passage (2016)

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary

Ty Burrell explores electric and automated vehicles; Bradley Whitford tackles climate change and politics.

Directors: Drew Magratten, Jonathan Schienberg | Stars: Ty Burrell, Bradley Whitford

Votes: 22

65. Secrets of the Elephants (2023)

TV-PG | 161 min | Documentary, Adventure

Elephants have long been a source of wonder and mystery with their rich emotional lives and almost supernatural ways of navigating the world.

Stars: Natalie Portman, Paula Kahumbu, Joyce Poole

Votes: 469

66. The Terminator: 'Terminated' Deleted Scenes (2001 Video)

Not Rated | 10 min | Short, Action, Adventure

Deleted scenes cut from James Cameron's film The Terminator (1984).

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield

Votes: 311

67. Dark Angel (2000–2002)
Episode: ...and Jesus Brought a Casserole (2001)

Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

Lydecker realizes that he has lost control over Manticore, as Madame X is now clearly running the show. He would rather see the project destroyed than see it abused by others. He asks Max ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ann Fogle | Stars: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Alimi Ballard, Richard Gunn

Votes: 370

68. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009)
Episode: What He Beheld (2008)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Sarah finds herself in a business transaction with a mysterious business man named Sarkissian, who claims to be in possession of the stolen Turk computer system and wants an exorbitant ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Rohl | Stars: Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau, Richard T. Jones

Votes: 1,181

69. Years of Living Dangerously (2014–2016)
Episode: Fueling the Fire (2016)

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary

Arnold Schwarzenegger sets out to explore the military's relationship with a changing climate, including how our armed forces are dealing with an increasing number of climate-related disasters.

Directors: Jon Meyersohn, Jonathan Schienberg | Stars: Gisele Bündchen, Arnold Schwarzenegger

Votes: 27

70. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
Episode: James Cameron (2012)

TV-14 | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

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Stars: Stephen Colbert, James Cameron

Votes: 23

71. Years of Living Dangerously (2014–2016)
Episode: Gathering Storm (2016)

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary

If nothing is done to curb carbon emissions, Miami is in danger of being underwater by the end of the century. Jack Black is there to find out if and how the city can survive rising seas.

Directors: Tom Casciato, Jon Meyersohn | Stars: Jack Black, Nikki Reed, Delaney Reynolds, Ian Somerhalder

Votes: 25

72. Years of Living Dangerously (2014–2016)
Episode: Winds of Change (2014)

TV-PG | 58 min | Documentary

In episode six, America Ferrera profiles prominent climate change skeptic James Taylor of the Heartland Institute as he crusades against clean energy, and investigates the battle over the ... See full summary »

Stars: Mark Bittman, America Ferrera

Votes: 28

73. Story of Science Fiction (2018)
Episode: Intelligent Machines (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

Steven Spielberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Lucas and others attempt to answer the question: Will the smart machines that science fiction predicted save humankind or lead to our demise?

Stars: James Cameron, Isaac Asimov, Max Brooks, Peter Capaldi

Votes: 140

74. The Terminator (1984)

R | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield

Votes: 924,504 | Gross: $38.40M

75. Superior Firepower: The Making of 'Aliens' (2003 Video)

185 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both the cast and crew, as well as behind the... See full summary »

Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Simon Atherton, Jay Benedict, Michael Biehn, James Cameron

Votes: 651

76. Dark Angel (2000–2002)
Episode: Designate This (2001)

Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

Max regains her consciousness after her heart transplant, only to realize that she is back at Manticore and that Zack's heart is beating inside her. Madame X or Dr. Renfroe brings her to ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Woolnough | Stars: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Jensen Ackles, Martin Cummins

Votes: 389

77. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009)
Episode: Samson & Delilah (2008)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

John finds himself battling an unlikely opponent alone; Derek and Charley search for the family after an explosion; and Ellison deals with the aftermath of Cromartie's massacre.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau, Brian Austin Green

Votes: 1,175

78. Arnold (2023)
Episode: Part 1: Athlete (2023)

TV-MA | 63 min | Documentary, Biography

Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about his bodybuilding career.

Director: Lesley Chilcott | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Karl Gerstl, Albert Busek, Jon Jon Park

Votes: 1,027

79. Arnold (2023)
Episode: Part 2: Actor (2023)

TV-MA | 62 min | Documentary, Biography

Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about his movie career.

Director: Lesley Chilcott | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charles Gaines, Eric Morris, Ken Waller

Votes: 920

80. Years of Living Dangerously (2014–2016)
Episode: End of the Woods (2014)

TV-PG | 57 min | Documentary

In episode two, Harrison Ford continues his investigation into the global effects of the palm oil industry and further explores the corruption that has ravaged the Indonesian landscape ... See full summary »

Stars: Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger

Votes: 37

81. Story of Science Fiction (2018)
Episode: Time Travel (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Lloyd and others take a look at how, in science fiction, time travel offers the chance to correct history's mistakes - while creating entirely new ones.

Stars: James Cameron, Michael Biehn, Peter Capaldi, Shane Carruth

Votes: 144

82. Saturday Night Live (1975– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.

Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson

Votes: 52,753

83. Arnold (2023)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography

Follows the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, from his days of lifting weights to his successes in Hollywood, his time serving as governor of California, and both the joys and volatility of his family life.

Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Sylvester Stallone, Ken Waller

Votes: 21,742

84. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009–2010)

TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Opening monologues, sketches, celebrity interviews, and musical performances are commonly featured.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show Band, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino

Votes: 9,027

85. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (I) (1991 Video Game)

Unrated | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

An on-rails light-gun shooter based on Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).

Directors: Jack Haeger, George Petro | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Patrick, Edward Furlong, Peter Kent

Votes: 1,936

86. Under Pressure: Making 'the Abyss' (1993 Video)

59 min | Documentary

Documentary about the making of the sci-fi film The Abyss (1989), with commentary by various actors and crew, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage of the actual shooting of the film.

Director: Ed W. Marsh | Stars: Charlie Arneson, John Bedford Lloyd, Jeff Bender, Michael Biehn

Votes: 319

87. Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005 Video)

233 min | Documentary

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Director: Ray Harryhausen | Stars: Ray Harryhausen, Forrest J. Ackerman, Jim Aupperle, Rick Baker

Votes: 110

88. Hren' 2.0 (2010– )

Comedy, Reality-TV

A show, which reviews various (usually unlicensed) products of bad manufacture, mostly those of Chinese origin, though not exclusively.

Star: Kirill Kalandzhi

Votes: 19

89. Dark Angel (2000–2002)
Episode: The Berrisford Agenda (2002)

Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

The past catches up with Alec who is sent on a package delivery run to a residence with Max. Before he escaped Manticore, he was being groomed as an assassin. On just such a mission, he ... See full summary »

Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Jensen Ackles, Martin Cummins

Votes: 410

90. Titanic (1997)

PG-13 | 194 min | Drama, Romance

A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates

Votes: 1,280,886 | Gross: $659.33M

91. Avatar (2009)

PG-13 | 162 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

Director: James Cameron | Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Votes: 1,386,791 | Gross: $760.51M

92. Story of Science Fiction (2018)

60 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

An exploration into the science fiction genre, with some of the greatest pioneers of the genre.

Stars: James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Gary K. Wolfe

Votes: 1,431

93. Mission Blue (2014)

95 min | Documentary, Drama

Feature documentary about legendary oceanographer, marine biologist, environmentalist, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle and her campaign to create a global network of protected marine sanctuaries.

Directors: Robert Nixon, Fisher Stevens | Stars: Barbara Block, James Cameron, Michael deGruy, Sylvia Earle

Votes: 2,147

94. Eating You Alive (2018)

108 min | Documentary

How and why what we eat is the cause of the chronic diseases that are killing us, and changing what we eat can save our lives one bite at a time.

Director: Paul David Kennamer Jr. | Stars: Suzy Amis, Neal Barnard, James Cameron, T. Colin Campbell

Votes: 932

95. Mars Rising (2007)

Documentary

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Stars: William Shatner, Yanick Bousquet, Monique Phillips, Paul Delaney

Votes: 108

96. Weird Science Whatever (2008)

26 min | Short, Adventure, Fantasy

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Directors: Brandon Hunt, George Retelas | Stars: George Retelas, Brandon Hunt, Rachael Ferris, Rudy Solis III

Votes: 42

97. Titanic Adventure (2005 TV Movie)

77 min | Documentary

Tony Robinson accompanies James Cameron, the Oscar-winning writer, director and producer of the blockbuster film Titanic (1997), on a poignant farewell to the most spectacular shipwreck in ... See full summary »

Director: Mel Morpeth | Stars: Tony Robinson, Michael Arbuthnot, James Cameron, Emily Jateff

Votes: 95

98. Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun (2010)

76 min | Documentary, Adventure

What began as a childhood dream is now an epic 18-month adventure that spans the globe. More than a few have embarked on an 'around the world' adventure; some have even completed it, but no... See full summary »

Director: Erik Schmitt | Stars: James Cameron, Larry Hagman, Jay Leno, Ted Levine

Votes: 30

99. Brian May's Brief History of 3D (2011)

Documentary

In this 45 minute documentay shot in 3D, Brian May introduces us to the history of 3D movie-making all the way from the 1850's up to Avatar and 2011.

Director: Julian Kemp | Stars: Peter Anderson, James Cameron, Rob Engle, Jeffrey Katzenberg

Votes: 16

100. Dark Angel (2000–2002)
Episode: Pollo Loco (2001)

Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

A body with a barcode tattooed at the neck is sent to the morgue. Logan pulls some strings and Max gets to examine the body. Although the barcode matches that of Ben, one of the 12 escapees... See full summary »

Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Alimi Ballard, Richard Gunn

Votes: 411