Amanda Root
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Amanda Root (born 1963 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English stage and screen actor and a former voice actor for children's programmes. Ms Root is possibly best known for her starring role in the 1995 BBC film adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion and the British TV comedy All About Me, as Miranda, alongside Richard Lumsden in 2004 and when she was a voice actor, best known for voicing Sophie in BFG. She trained for the stage at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Description above from the Wikipedia article Amanda Root, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Amanda Root Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Amanda Root reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Amanda Root's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 23% of Amanda Root's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Amanda Root Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Amanda Root's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Amanda Root has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Life Goes On | Judith | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Allelujah | Cynthia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Summerland | Mrs. Lawrence | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Black Prince | Queen Victoria | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Their Finest | Cecy/Mrs Brown (Careless Talk Film) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Iron Lady | Amanda | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mrs. McGinty's Dead | Shelagh Rendell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Fiona's Story | Julie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall | Mrs. Chart | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Robber Bride | Tony Fremont | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Love Again | Maeve Brennan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party | Karen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? | Margaret Robinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Big Cat | Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Deep in the Heart | Kate Markham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Breaking the Code | Patricia 'Pat' Green | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jane Eyre | Miss Temple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Persuasion | Anne Elliott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hildegard | Ricardis | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Man Who Cried | Hilda Maxwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The BFG | Sophie (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mary Rose | Mary Rose | Flop | Similar → |
Amanda Root - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Amanda Root?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Amanda Root is "Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Amanda Root acted in?
Amanda Root has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Amanda Root?
Other notable films include "Summerland", "Persuasion", and "Jane Eyre".