5 Iconic James Earl Jones Movies Streaming Right Now
Eager to revisit actor James Earl Jones’ filmography following his death on Sept. 9, 2024, at the age of 93? Some of the EGOT winner’s most well-known films spanning decades are currently streaming. Ahead, see what iconic movies the award-winning actor starred in—or lent his voice to—that are available to watch right now.
1. James Earl Jones movies streaming right now: ‘Star Wars’
Does it get more iconic than Star Wars? Jones voiced Darth Vader in the film franchise from its inception in 1977. It’s also the role that catapulted him to a new level of fame with the line, “I am your father.” Stream it right now on Disney+ along with subsequent Star Wars installments.
2. ‘Field of Dreams’
There are many sports movies but few have stood the test of time quite like Field of Dreams. See Jones shine as beloved character, Terence Mann, in the 1989 film, which is streaming on Netflix. And try not to cry when he delivers his goosebump-inducing speech to Kevin Costner’s Ray Kinsella about the magic of baseball.
Fun fact: The script featuring Jones’ Field of Dreams is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame (via Today).
3. James Earl Jones movies streaming right now: ‘The Lion King’
Next up is The Lion King. Jones voiced the character of Mufasa—son to Simba—in the 1994 animated classic. Because it’s a Disney movie, The Lion King’s unsurprisingly available on Disney+ to stream. So are other Lion King movies in which Jones lent his voice, including his final turn as Mufasa in the 2019 version.
4. ‘The Sandlot’
Iconic movies starring Jones that are streaming right now continue with The Sandlot. The 1993 film about neighborhood kids playing baseball on summer vacation features Jones as Mr. Mertle, the mysterious and sometimes cranky neighbor, who houses a dog known as “The Beast” in his backyard, making an errant—and very special—baseball nearly impossible to retrieve.
The Sandlot is currently streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Note: Jones reprised his role as Mr. Mertle in the 2005 sequel, The Sandlot 2, which is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.
5 James Earl Jones movies streaming right now: ‘Coming to America’
Last but certainly not least is Coming to America. The 1998 comedy may center around Eddie Murphy’s character, Prince Akeem, as he tries to find true love stateside but Jones shines as Murphy’s fictional father, King Jaffe Joffer.
Coming to America is streaming on Paramount+. Jones reprised his role in Coming 2 America, the 2021 sequel, which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Other James Earl Jones performances streaming now: TV shows
Apart from being an accomplished film—and theater—actor, James also worked in TV. Two series’ he appeared in as a guest star are among those currently streaming. They are Frasier and Everwood.
See Jones guest star on Frasier, which is streaming on Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video, in episode 15 of season 4. As for Everwood, Jones guest-starred in multiple episodes from 2003 to 2004 (via IMDb). Stream the series on Amazon Prime Video.
