Actor

Harriet Walter: Movies & Box Office

films: 41
on screen: 1980–2026
box office: $449M
average score: 72

Known for

The Best Harriet Walter Movies

The highest-rated films Harriet Walter is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Herself (2020) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Harriet Walter's Career in Numbers

Harriet Walter's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Harriet Walter works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Imitation Game (1980) to Shelter (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Harriet Walter Movies by Decade

1980s 4
1990s 7
2000s 7
2010s 9
2020s 12

The 2020s were Harriet Walter's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Harriet Walter Movies by Genre

Drama 14
Comedy 4
Action 3
Tv movie 3
Sci-Fi 2
Thriller 2
Romance 2
Documentary 2
Family 2
War 2

Drama is the genre Harriet Walter has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of comedy (4).

Harriet Walter Career Milestones

First film: The Imitation Game 1980
Biggest box office hit: Rocketman $195M worldwide
Best-rated film: Herself Movie Echo Score 82
Newest film: Shelter 2026

41 credits

Harriet Walter Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Harriet Walter is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Harriet Walter Movies as an Actor

Harriet Walter in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Harriet Walter Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Harriet Walter shares the most films with. Phyllida Lloyd comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Simon Russell Beale (2).

FAQ

Harriet Walter: Questions & Answers

How many movies Harriet Walter has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Harriet Walter been in?

Harriet Walter is credited on 41 films, from 1980 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Harriet Walter's highest-grossing movie?

Rocketman (2019) is Harriet Walter's biggest box office hit, with $195M worldwide, ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) ($161M). Across every film with box office figures, Harriet Walter's movies have made $449M.

Harriet Walter's biggest hits

What is the best Harriet Walter movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Harriet Walter's best-rated film is Herself (2020) with a score of 82, followed by Rocketman (2019) (80).

Best Harriet Walter movies, ranked

What is Harriet Walter's newest movie?

The most recent film on Harriet Walter's filmography is Shelter (2026), in the role of Actress.

Who does Harriet Walter work with most often?

Harriet Walter shares the most films with Phyllida Lloyd (3 films), Simon Russell Beale (2 films) and Simon Callow (2 films).

The Best Harriet Walter Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 41 credits.

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