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Miranda Pleasence

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
8Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 1, 1970
Birth Place: Westminster, London, England, UK

About Miranda Pleasence

Miranda Pleasence was born in October 1970 in Westminster, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Notes on a Scandal (2006), The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1996) and The Affair of the Necklace (2001).

Known For: Acting

Miranda Pleasence Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Miranda Pleasence reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Miranda Pleasence'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 Notes on a Scandal, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Miranda Pleasence Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Miranda Pleasence's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
Notes on a Scandal (2006) movie poster
★7.1

Notes on a Scandal: A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old stude

Notes on a Scandal

2006•Drama
★6.2
The Real Sleeping Beauty (2007) movie poster
★6.2

The Real Sleeping Beauty: A medical miracle is chronicled in this documentary about a woman who shocks experts when she awakens from a 20-year com

The Real Sleeping Beauty

2007•Documentary
★6.1
My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117 (2002) movie poster
★6.1

My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117: An unnamed man is house-sitting for his friend Imogen. Imogen calls to remind him to take her dog Rothko for a walk, but

My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117

2002•Comedy
★5.6
The Affair of the Necklace (2001) movie poster
★5.6

The Affair of the Necklace: In pre-Revolutionary France, a young aristocratic woman left penniless by the political unrest in the country, must aven

The Affair of the Necklace

2001•Drama
★3.5
The Visitor (1999) movie poster
★3.5

The Visitor: Four 20-somethings are coasting through life in a fashionable part of London. A misunderstanding leads to the introducti

The Visitor

1999•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Miranda Pleasence has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 The Real Sleeping Beauty Narrator Average Similar →
2006 Notes on a Scandal Eddie's Wife Hit Similar →
2002 My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117 Imogen/Mum Average Similar →
2001 The Affair of the Necklace Rosalie Average Similar →
2000 The Announcement Nikki Flop Similar →
1999 The Visitor Louise Flop Similar →
1995 The Plant Roadblock WPC Flop Similar →
1995 Safe Haven Rachel Flop Similar →

Miranda Pleasence - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Miranda Pleasence?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Miranda Pleasence is "Notes on a Scandal" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Miranda Pleasence acted in?

Miranda Pleasence has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Miranda Pleasence?

Other notable films include "The Real Sleeping Beauty", "My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117", and "The Affair of the Necklace".

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