Miranda Richardson: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 72
- on screen
- 1985–2024
- box office
- $911M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 70
- Born
- March 3, 1958 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Southport, Lancashire, England
- Full name
- Miranda Jane Richardson
- Citizenship
- England
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1978-present
The Best Miranda Richardson Movies
The highest-rated films Miranda Richardson is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Stronger (2017) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Stronger 2017 · Patty -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Rams 2021 · Kat -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 The House 2022 · Aunt Clarice (voice) -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget 2023 · Mrs. Tweedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 62 Churchill 2017 · Biography -
Movie Echo Score: Score 59 The Magician's Elephant 2023 · Madam LaVaughn
Miranda Richardson's Career in Numbers
Miranda Richardson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Miranda Richardson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Transmutations (1985) to The Magician's Elephant (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Miranda Richardson Movies by Decade
- 1980s 11
- 1990s 21
- 2000s 14
- 2010s 16
- 2020s 4
The 1990s were Miranda Richardson's busiest decade, with 21 films.
Miranda Richardson Movies by Genre
- Drama 25
- Comedy 9
- Documentary 4
- Fantasy 4
- Adventure 3
- Crime 3
- Tv movie 3
- Animation 2
- Biography 2
- Action 2
Drama is the genre Miranda Richardson has worked in most, with 25 films, ahead of comedy (9).
Miranda Richardson Career Milestones
- First film
- Transmutations 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- Maleficent $760M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Rams Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- The Magician's Elephant 2023
Miranda Richardson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Miranda Richardson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Miranda Richardson Movies as an Actor
66- 2023
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget as Mrs. Tweedy · Animation Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2023
The Magician's Elephant as Madam LaVaughn · Adventure Worldwide box office: $2.41K Movie Echo Score: 59 - 2022
The House as Aunt Clarice (voice) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $107K Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2021
Rams as Kat · Adventure Worldwide box office: $4.16M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2019
Good Omens as Shax · Drama - 2017
Stronger as Patty · Biography Worldwide box office: $8.5M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2017
Churchill Biography Worldwide box office: $6.72M Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2015
An Inspector Calls as Sybil Birling · Crime - 2015
Casanova as Marquise d'Urfé · Tv movie - 2015
Operation Orangutan as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2015
Sex Story: Fifty Shades of Grey as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2015
And Then There Were None as Emily Brent · Mystery - 2014
The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm as Mrs Blitherington · Family - 2014
Maleficent Action Worldwide box office: $760M - 2014
Belle Drama Worldwide box office: $16.6M - 2014
Mapp and Lucia as Elizabeth Mapp · Drama - 2013
Hidden Universe Documentary Worldwide box office: $440K - 2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage) · Drama - 2012
World Without End as Mother Cecilia · Drama - 2012
Parade’s End as Mrs. Wannop · Drama - 2009
Turtle: The Incredible Journey as Narrator (Voice) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $2.95M - 2007
Puffball as Mabs Tucker · Horror - 2006
Provoked: A True Story as Veronica Scott · Drama - 2006
Wah-Wah Drama Worldwide box office: $2.85M - 2006
Merlin’s Apprentice as Lady of the Lake · Epic history and literature - 2005
Gideon’s Daughter as Stella · Tv movie - 2005
Comic Aid Comedy - 2004
Churchill: The Hollywood Years as Eva Braun · War Worldwide box office: $530K - 2004
The Prince and Me Comedy Worldwide box office: $37.7M - 2003
Falling Angels as Mary Field · Comedy - 2003
The Actors as Mrs. Magnani · Comedy Worldwide box office: $368K - 2003
The Lost Prince as Queen Mary · Drama - 2002
Spider Drama Worldwide box office: $5.81M - 2001
Snow White as Queen Elspeth · Adventure - 1999
The Miracle Maker as Mary Magdalene (voice) · Animation - 1999
Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang as Miss Fowl · Fantasy - 1999
Blackadder: Back & Forth as Queenie · Sci-Fi - 1999
The King and I Fantasy Worldwide box office: $12M - 1999
Alice in Wonderland as Queen of Hearts · Fantasy - 1998
Ted & Ralph as Henrietta Blough-Pendleton · Drama - 1998
The Scold’s Bridle as Dr. Sarah Blakeney · Crime - 1998
St. Ives as Susan Gilchrist · Drama - 1996
The Evening Star as Patsy Carpenter · Drama Worldwide box office: $12.8M - 1996
Saint-Ex as Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry · Drama - 1996
Kansas City Drama Worldwide box office: $1.36M - 1994
Fatherland as Charlie Maguire · Tv movie - 1994
The Night and the Moment as Julie · Drama - 1994
Tom & Viv as Vivienne Haigh-Wood · Romance Worldwide box office: $539K - 1993
Century as Clara · Drama Worldwide box office: $7.27K - 1993
The Line, the Cross & the Curve as Mysterious Woman · Drama - 1993
Demonella as Marie Antoinette · Comedy - 1993
Space Virgins from Planet Sex as Miss Straugheim · Comedy - 1992
Enchanted April Drama Worldwide box office: $13.2M - 1992
Mr. Wakefield’s Crusade as Sandra · Drama - 1990
Les Dogs as Bride's Mother · Comedy - 1989
Twisted Obsession as Marilyn · Thriller - 1988
Blackadder’s Christmas Carol as Queens Elizabeth I / Asphyxia XIX · Comedy - 1988
Mountain Language as Young Woman · Drama - 1988
The Storyteller: The Three Ravens as Witch · Fantasy - 1987
Empire of the Sun Action Worldwide box office: $22.2M - 1987
Eat the Rich as DHSS Blonde · Crime Worldwide box office: $201K - 1987
After Pilkington as Penny Newhouse · Drama - 1985
Transmutations as Oriel · Horror - 1985
The Innocent as Mary Turner · Drama - 1985
Dance with a Stranger as Ruth Ellis · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.17M - 1985
A Woman of Substance as Paula McGill Amory · Drama
Miranda Richardson in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2024
Like Tears in Rain as Self · Documentary - 2023
Blackadder: A Cunning Story as Self – Contributor · Documentary - 2008
Blackadder’s Most Cunning Moments as Self · Documentary - 2008
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga as Self · Documentary - 2001
Baldrick’s Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making as Self · Documentary - 2000
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend as Self · Documentary
Miranda Richardson: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 5 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 1993 to 2011. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 1 win from 2 nominations -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
Spirit Awards 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination
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64th British Academy Film Awards- Miranda Richardson: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Made in Dagenham
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13th Independent Spirit Awards- Miranda Richardson: Nominated Best Supporting Female The Apostle
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65th Academy Awards- Miranda Richardson: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Damage
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50th Golden Globe Awards- Miranda Richardson: Win Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Enchanted April
- Miranda Richardson: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress) Damage
Who Is Miranda Richardson?
Miranda Richardson was born in Southport, Lancashire, England in 1958 and is 68 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Miranda Jane Richardson, born on March 3, 1958, is a renowned English actress who has exhibited her acting prowess in film, television, and theatre. Her career was launched in 1979, following her graduation from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She quickly gained notability with her West End debut in the 1981 play, Moving, which paved the way for her nomination for the 1987 Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in A Lie of the Mind. Richardson's illustrious career features nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Damage' and the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Tom & Viv'. As a testament to her skills, she has bagged the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Damage and won two Golden Globe Awards for Enchanted April and the television film Fatherland. Moving beyond her film and television career, Richardson has taken notable roles in theatre. A graduate from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, she found fame for her performances in West End and boasts an Olivier Award nomination. Her first step into the film world presented her with the role of Ruth Ellis in 'Dance with a Stranger'. Richardson's impact wasn't limited to the silver screen, she also made heavy waves on the television. Best remembered for her comedic role in the British comedy series Blackadder II, where she played Queen Elizabeth I. She played a multitude of roles in a collection of movies ranging from Empire of the Sun, Blackadder, The Crying Game to The Hours, and Spider.
Who Miranda Richardson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Miranda Richardson shares the most films with. Tim McInnerny comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Robbie Coltrane (7).
Miranda Richardson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Miranda Richardson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Miranda Richardson been in?
Miranda Richardson is credited on 72 films, from 1985 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Miranda Richardson's highest-grossing movie?
Maleficent (2014) is Miranda Richardson's biggest box office hit, with $760M worldwide, ahead of The Prince and Me (2004) ($37.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Miranda Richardson's movies have made $911M.
Miranda Richardson's biggest hits What is the best Miranda Richardson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Miranda Richardson's best-rated film is Rams (2021) with a score of 80, followed by Stronger (2017) (80).
Best Miranda Richardson movies, ranked Has Miranda Richardson won an Oscar?
Miranda Richardson has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Miranda Richardson has 1 win from 5 nominations.
How old is Miranda Richardson?
Miranda Richardson is 68 years old, born on March 3, 1958 in Southport, Lancashire, England.
What is Miranda Richardson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Miranda Richardson's filmography is Like Tears in Rain (2024), in the role of Self.
Who does Miranda Richardson work with most often?
Miranda Richardson shares the most films with Tim McInnerny (7 films), Robbie Coltrane (7 films) and Hugh Laurie (6 films).
The Best Miranda Richardson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 72 credits.
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