

Thomas & Friends: Best of James
2002, English. Directed by David Mitton.
Known on the Island of Sodor for his fine scarlet coat and occasional high-falutin' attitude, James has been a fan favorite from the very beginning. Children love his big grin and jovial way - - - adults connect with his kind heart and warm dispostition. This volume of the commemorative Thomas & Friends Collector's Edition series is dedicated to James, the very useful, splendid red engine. Celebrate all of the favorite stories which have made James one of the most popular and closest friends of Thomas. Remember when James got a little rough with some of the Troublesome Trucks and learned a very important lesson? Or when James' joke on Gordon backfired on him? And who could ever forget when James got stung on the nose by a bee? Get your tickets ready and hop for miles of smiles with your Sodor family as they salute your friend and ours, James.
- Runtime
- 0h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 5 March 2002
- Written by
- Rev. W. Awdry, Andrew Brenner, Britt Allcroft
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Thomas & Friends: Best of James runs 40 minutes (0h 40m).
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Thomas & Friends: Best of James is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Thomas & Friends: Best of James isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thomas & Friends: Best of James?
If you liked Thomas & Friends: Best of James, try Once Upon a Forest, Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You, Ron's Gone Wrong.
Who directed Thomas & Friends: Best of James?
Thomas & Friends: Best of James (2002) was directed by David Mitton and stars George Carlin.