Joan O'Hara

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

14Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 11, 1930

Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joan O'Hara reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Joan O'Hara's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joan O'Hara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Far and Away, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joan O'Hara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joan O'Hara's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Far and Away: A young couple escapes Ireland, dreaming of a new life during the land giveaway in Oklahoma. As they struggle to survive

Far and Away

1992•Adventure

★6.3

★6.3

She Didn't Say No!: Bridget Monaghan, a single mother who has had six children by different fathers, shocks the conservative inhabitants of

She Didn't Say No!

1958•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

How About You...: A young woman, struggling with the direction of her life, spends Christmas watching over a retirement home filled with d

How About You...

2007•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Footfalls: May, wrapped in tatters, paces back and forth engaging in conversation with the disembodied voice of her mother. In the

Footfalls

2000

★6.0

A Man of No Importance (1994) movie poster

★6.0

A Man of No Importance: Alfie Byrne is a middle-aged bus conductor in Dublin in 1963. He would appear to live a life of quiet desperation: he's

A Man of No Importance

1994•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joan O'Hara.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2007	How About You...	Alice Peterson	Average	Similar →
2000	Footfalls	Voice	Average	Similar →
1998	Her Own Rules	Mabel Carter	Flop	Similar →
1998	A Mother's Love's a Blessing	Mammy	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Fifth Province	-	Average	Similar →
1994	A Man of No Importance	Mrs Crowe	Average	Similar →
1992	Far and Away	Lady	Hit	Similar →
1991	Fatal Inheritance	Mrs. Gibney	Flop	Similar →
1991	Journey to Knock	Dr. Reynolds	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Dawning	Maurya	Flop	Similar →
1978	Langrishe, Go Down	Mrs. Langrishe	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Riders to the Sea	Chorus	Flop	Similar →
1959	Home Is the Hero	Josie O'Reilly	Flop	Similar →
1958	She Didn't Say No!	Mrs. Bates	Average	Similar →

Joan O'Hara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joan O'Hara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joan O'Hara is "Far and Away" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Joan O'Hara acted in?

Joan O'Hara has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joan O'Hara?

Other notable films include "She Didn't Say No!", "How About You...", and "Footfalls".