Minnie Driver
ActingAbout Minnie Driver
Amelia Fiona Jessica "Minnie" Driver (born January 31, 1970) is an English actress and singer. She's best known for her roles as Skylar in Good Will Hunting, Maya DiMeo on the sitcom Speechless, Dahlia Molloy on the series The Riches, Fiona on the sitcom About a Boy, Frances Kelly on the series The Deep, Queen Beatrice in Cinderella (2021), Debi Newberry in Grosse Point Blank, Mandy in Ella Enchanted, Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera, Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan in Circle of Friends, and the voice of Jane Porter in Disney's Tarzan. She rose to prominence with her break-out role in 1995's Circle of Friends. She went on to star in a wide range of films including the cult classic Grosse Pointe Blank, Gus Van Sant's Good Will Hunting for which she was nominated for both the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Screen Actors Guild Award, the musical The Phantom of the Opera, Owning Mahowny, and providing the voice of Lady Eboshi in Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke. Description above from the Wikipedia article Minnie Driver, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Minnie Driver reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Minnie Driver'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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Minnie Driver remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Good Will Hunting, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Minnie Driver Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Minnie Driver's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Minnie Driver.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Assessment | Evie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Millers in Marriage | Renee | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Beekeeper | Director Janet Harward | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Uproar | Shirley Waaka | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose | Anne | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Chevalier | La Guimard | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Rosaline | Nurse Janet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Cinderella | Queen Beatrice | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Laboratory Conditions | Marjorie Cane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Spinning Man | Ellen Birch | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Wilde Wedding | Priscilla Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Crash | Shannon Clifton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Unity | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Peter Pan Live! | Adult Wendy Darling / Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Beyond the Lights | Macy Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Return to Zero | Maggie Royal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Stage Fright | Kylie Swanson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Milky Way | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | I Give It a Year | Naomi | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hunky Dory | Vivienne Mae | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Barney's Version | The 2nd Mrs. P | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Conviction | Abra Rice | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Motherhood | Sheila | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Take | Ana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Ripple Effect | Kitty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Virgin of Juarez | Karina Danes | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Phantom of the Opera | Carlotta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ella Enchanted | Mandy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hope Springs | Vera Edwards | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Owning Mahowny | Belinda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | High Heels and Low Lifes | Shannon | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Higher Love | Kendal | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Upgrade | Constance Levine | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Beautiful | Mona | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Return to Me | Grace Briggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut | Brooke Shields (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tarzan | Jane Porter (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | An Ideal Husband | Miss Mabel Chiltern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Governess | Rosina da Silva | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hard Rain | Karen | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Good Will Hunting | Skylar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Grosse Pointe Blank | Debi Newberry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sleepers | Carol Martinez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Big Night | Phyllis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | GoldenEye | Irina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Circle of Friends | Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | GoldenEye: The Secret Files - The Cast | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | That Sunday | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Royal Celebration | Sally | Average | Similar → |
Minnie Driver - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Minnie Driver?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Minnie Driver is "Good Will Hunting" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Minnie Driver acted in?
Minnie Driver has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Minnie Driver?
Other notable films include "Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell", "Sleepers", and "Laboratory Conditions".