Maggie McCarthy - Actor Profile

Maggie McCarthy

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
15Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Wandsworth, Surrey, England, UK

Maggie McCarthy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maggie McCarthy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maggie McCarthy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 47% of Maggie McCarthy'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 Angela's Ashes, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maggie McCarthy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maggie McCarthy's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Angela's Ashes (1999) movie poster
★7.3

Angela's Ashes: An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran fathe

Angela's Ashes

1999•Drama
★7.2
What Dreams May Come (1998) movie poster
★7.2

What Dreams May Come: Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missi

What Dreams May Come

1998•Drama
★6.9
Leap Year (2010) movie poster
★6.9

Leap Year: When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware o

Leap Year

2010•Romance
★6.7
Firelight (1998) movie poster
★6.7

Firelight: In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth agrees to bear a child of anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her

Firelight

1998•Romance
★6.5
Hilary and Jackie (1998) movie poster
★6.5

Hilary and Jackie: The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hil

Hilary and Jackie

1998•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Maggie McCarthy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 See How They Run Mrs. Boyle Average Similar →
2021 Agatha Raisin: Kissing Christmas Goodbye Phyllis Tamworthy Flop Similar →
2018 The Little Stranger Mrs. Ravensdale Average Similar →
2018 Ghost Stories Jean Hooper Average Similar →
2011 Attack the Block Margaret Hit Similar →
2010 Leap Year Eileen Hit Similar →
2007 Cassandra's Dream Servant Average Similar →
2004 Christine Dr. Henderson Average Similar →
2003 Calendar Girls W.I. Administrator 1 Hit Similar →
1999 Angela's Ashes Miss Barry Hit Similar →
1999 Darkness Falls (voices) Flop Similar →
1998 Hilary and Jackie Margaret Hit Similar →
1998 What Dreams May Come Stacey Jacobs Hit Similar →
1998 Firelight Mrs. Jago Hit Similar →
1988 Tumbledown Nurse Mary Average Similar →

Maggie McCarthy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maggie McCarthy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maggie McCarthy is "Angela's Ashes" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Maggie McCarthy acted in?

Maggie McCarthy has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maggie McCarthy?

Other notable films include "What Dreams May Come", "Leap Year", and "Firelight".

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