Souad Faress

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

18Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 25, 1948

Birth Place: Accra, Ghana

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Souad Faress reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Souad Faress'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Souad Faress remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mike Leigh: Making Plays, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Souad Faress Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Souad Faress's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982) movie poster

★8.0

Mike Leigh: Making Plays: Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.

Mike Leigh: Making Plays

1982•Documentary

★7.8

★7.8

Dune: Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the m

Dune

2021•Sci-Fi

★7.3

★7.3

Christopher Robin: Christopher Robin, the boy who had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’

Christopher Robin

2018•Adventure

★6.7

My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) movie poster

★6.7

My Beautiful Laundrette: A young Pakistani Briton manages a rundown laundrette with his lover while dealing with tension in his family, the local

My Beautiful Laundrette

1985•Comedy

★6.4

Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) movie poster

★6.4

Bridget Jones's Baby: After breaking up, Bridget Jones' happily-ever-after hasn't quite gone according to plan. Fortysomething and single agai

Bridget Jones's Baby

2016•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Souad Faress.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	A House in Jerusalem	Older Rasha	Average	Similar →
2021	Dune	Bene Gesserit Sister	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Made in Italy	Ree	Average	Similar →
2018	Christopher Robin	Wealthy Woman	Hit	Similar →
2018	Only the Lonely	Gurmeet	Flop	Similar →
2016	Bridget Jones's Baby	Judge	Average	Similar →
2014	Hampstead Theatre At Home: Tiger Country	Lakshmi / Bindu	Flop	Similar →
2013	The Perfect Silence	Homayra	Flop	Similar →
2007	The Fever	The Seamstress	Flop	Similar →
1998	Such a Long Journey	-	Average	Similar →
1997	Sixth Happiness	Sera Kotwal	Flop	Similar →
1993	Bhaji on the Beach	Rekha	Flop	Similar →
1992	My Sister-Wife	Mumtaz	Flop	Similar →
1989	Shalom Salaam	Nasreen	Flop	Similar →
1987	Elphida	Asian Woman 2	Flop	Similar →
1985	My Beautiful Laundrette	Cherry N. Ali	Hit	Similar →
1982	Mike Leigh: Making Plays	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	Who's Who	Samya	Average	Similar →

Souad Faress - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Souad Faress?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Souad Faress is "Mike Leigh: Making Plays" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Souad Faress acted in?

Souad Faress has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Souad Faress?

Other notable films include "Dune", "Christopher Robin", and "My Beautiful Laundrette".