James Cameron
Born August 16, 1954 · Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada
5
Films reviewed
8.1
Avg. rating
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best-reviewed
1984–2025
Years active
Biography
James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is a Canadian filmmaker. He is a major figure in the post-New Hollywood era and often uses novel technologies with a classical filmmaking style. Cameron first gained recognition for writing and directing The Terminator (1984), and found further success with Aliens (1986), The Abyss (1989), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and True Lies (1994), as well as Avatar (2009) and its sequels. He directed, wrote, co-produced, and co-edited Titanic (1997), winning Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing. He is a recipient of various other industry accolades, and three of his films have been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Cameron co-founded the production companies Lightstorm Entertainment, Digital Domain, and Earthship Productions. In addition to filmmaking, he is a National Geographic explorer-in-residence. He has produced many documentaries on deep-ocean exploration, including Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) and Aliens of the Deep (2005). Cameron has also contributed to underwater filming and remote vehicle technologies and helped create the digital 3D Fusion Camera System. In 2012, Cameron became the first person to solo descend the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the Earth's ocean, in the Deepsea Challenger submersible.
Cameron's films have grossed over $8 billion worldwide, making him the second-highest-grossing film director. Three of Cameron's films are among the top four highest-grossing films of all time; Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and Titanic (1997) are the highest, third-highest and fourth-highest-grossing films of all time, respectively. Cameron directed the first film to gross over $1 billion, the first two films to gross over $2 billion, and is the only director to have had three films grossing over $2 billion. In 2010, Time named Cameron one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Cameron is also an environmentalist and runs several sustainability businesses.
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On theIReview.com
Films featuring James Cameronthat we've reviewed.
★ 7.2Avatar: Fire and Ash
Director
James Cameron · 2025
RT 66%
★ 8.0Titanic
Director
James Cameron · 1998
RT 88%
★ 8.6Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Director
James Cameron · 1991
RT 90%
★ 8.4Aliens
Director
James Cameron · 1986
RT 93%
★ 8.1The Terminator
Director
James Cameron · 1984
RT 90%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The general consensus is that "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" is a highly acclaimed and beloved film. Critics praise its action scenes, special effects, and the performance of Arnold Schwarzenegger's character. The film also features twists and surprises, making it hard to predict what will happen next. Overall, it is considered one of the greatest films ever made, with many critics ranking it among the top movies of all time.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Terminator 2: Judgment Day →
“The public reaction to the movie "Aliens" is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its action-packed storyline, character development, and James Cameron's direction. The film holds up well even after being released in 1986, with its realistic effects and memorable scenes remaining iconic. Reviewers note that the movie surpasses Ridley Scott's original film, particularly in terms of character relationships and emotional depth.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Aliens →
Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 2 epsas Self (uncredited)
- The Colbert Report(2005)TV Series · 1 ep
- The View(1997)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Entourage(2004)TV Series · 4 epsas James Cameron
- Mad About You(1992)TV Series · 1 epas James Cameron
- Golden Globe Awards(1944)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Nominee
- MythBusters(2003)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Avatar(2009)Director
- Avatar: The Way of Water(2022)Story
- Titanic(1997)as Steerage Dancer (uncredited)
- Dark Angel(2000)TV Series · 1 epWriter
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles(2008)TV Series · 31 epsCharacters
- Terminator Genisys(2015)Characters
- Click(2000)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Terminator: Dark Fate(2019)Producer
- The Oscars(1953)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Great Minds(2021)TV Series · 7 epsas Self
- Rambo: First Blood Part II(1985)Screenplay
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines(2003)Characters