Phyllida Law
ActingAbout Phyllida Law
Phyllida Law is a Scottish actress, the mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson.
Phyllida Law Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Phyllida Law reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Phyllida Law's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 25% of Phyllida Law'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 Love at First Sight, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Phyllida Law Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Phyllida Law's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Phyllida Law has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Then Came You | Arlene | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bakery in Brooklyn | Baker on the iPad #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Little Chaos | Suzanne | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Three Days in Havana | The Broker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Albert Nobbs | Mrs. Cavendish | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Love at First Sight | Ruth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Ways to Live Forever | Grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lecture 21 | Boheme | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Miss Austen Regrets | Mrs. Austen | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Waiting Room | Helen | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mia Sarah | Sarah | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Miss Potter | Mrs. Warne | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Copying Beethoven | Mother Canisius | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Day of Wrath | Esperanza de Mendoza | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pinochet in Suburbia | Lucia Pinochet | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Little Trip to Heaven | Head Mistress | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nanny McPhee | Mrs. Partridge (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mee-Shee: The Water Giant | Mrs. Coogan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Unleashed | Distinguished Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Blinded | Bella Black | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Tooth | Mrs. Claus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Brush with Fate | Maria | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Two Men Went To War | Faith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Time Machine | Mrs. Watchett | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Swap | Rose Trenchard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Perils of Cupid | Signore Reale | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | How Proust Can Change Your Life | Virginia Woolf | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Saving Grace | Margaret Sutton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mad Cows | Lady Drake (Alex's Mother) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Lost Lover | The Grandmother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Milk | Veronica | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Judas Kiss | Shouting Woman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | I Want You | Woman at Hairdresser #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Winter Guest | Elspeth | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Anna Karenina | Vronskaya | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Emma | Mrs. Bates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Blue Boy | Marie's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Before the Rain | Anne's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing | Ursula | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Peter's Friends | Vera | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Tree of Hands | Julia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Colleagues From Hell | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Life and Death of King John | Lady Faulconbridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Buffet | Joan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hitler: The Last Ten Days | Fraulein Manzialy | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Bristol Entertainment | Bridget | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Evelyn | The Wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Otley | Jean | Average | Similar → |
Phyllida Law - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Phyllida Law?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Phyllida Law is "Love at First Sight" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Phyllida Law acted in?
Phyllida Law has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Phyllida Law?
Other notable films include "Before the Rain", "Ways to Live Forever", and "The Life and Death of King John".