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Phyllida Lloyd, director
Director

Phyllida Lloyd: Movies & Box Office

films
6
on screen
2008–2023
box office
$820M
average score
82
Born
June 17, 1957 (age 69)
Birthplace
Nempnett Thrubwell, Somerset, England
Full name
Phyllida Christian Lloyd
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Film Director, Theatre Director, Producer
Years active
1997-present
Career at a glance

Phyllida Lloyd's Career in Numbers

Phyllida Lloyd's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Phyllida Lloyd works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mamma Mia! (2008) to National Theatre at Home: Grenfell: In the Words of Survivors (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Phyllida Lloyd Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 3
  3. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Phyllida Lloyd's busiest decade, with 3 films.

Phyllida Lloyd Movies by Genre

  • Drama 3
  • History 1
  • Biography 1
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Phyllida Lloyd has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of history (1).

Phyllida Lloyd Career Milestones

First film
Mamma Mia! 2008
Biggest box office hit
Mamma Mia! $703M worldwide
Best-rated film
Herself Movie Echo Score 82
6 credits

Phyllida Lloyd Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Phyllida Lloyd is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 82. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Phyllida Lloyd?

Phyllida Lloyd was born in Nempnett Thrubwell, Somerset, England in 1957 and is 69 years old. Credited on films since 2008, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Phyllida Christian Lloyd, CBE (born 17 June 1957) is an English film and theatre director and producer. Her substantial career started at the Royal Court Theatre and Royal National Theatre, garnering acclaim for her Shakespearean productions of 'Julius Caesar', 'Henry IV', and 'The Tempest'. Her bold theatrical presence led to her reputation as a leading figure in the industry. In film and theatre alike, Lloyd is most well known for directing 'Mamma Mia!' and 'The Iron Lady', with both films earning praise from critics and audiences. Her films have won 2 Academy Awards among numerous other recognitions, and she has been personally nominated for a BAFTA Award, a European Film Award, and 2 Tony Awards. Lloyd's directing style, which has embraced everything from traditional theatre, musical theatre to opera, has garnered praise for its versatility and innovation.

Works with

Who Phyllida Lloyd Makes Movies With

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

FAQ

Phyllida Lloyd: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Phyllida Lloyd been in?

Phyllida Lloyd is credited on 6 films, from 2008 to 2023. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Phyllida Lloyd's highest-grossing movie?

Mamma Mia! (2008) is Phyllida Lloyd's biggest box office hit, with $703M worldwide, ahead of The Iron Lady (2011) ($116M). Across every film with box office figures, Phyllida Lloyd's movies have made $820M.

Phyllida Lloyd's biggest hits

What is the best Phyllida Lloyd movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Phyllida Lloyd's best-rated film is Herself (2020) with a score of 82.

Best Phyllida Lloyd movies, ranked

How old is Phyllida Lloyd?

Phyllida Lloyd is 69 years old, born on June 17, 1957 in Nempnett Thrubwell, Somerset, England.

What is Phyllida Lloyd's newest movie?

The most recent film on Phyllida Lloyd's filmography is National Theatre at Home: Grenfell: In the Words of Survivors (2023), which Phyllida Lloyd directed.

Who does Phyllida Lloyd work with most often?

Phyllida Lloyd shares the most films with Harriet Walter (3 films), Sheila Atim (2 films) and Leah Harvey (2 films).

The Best Phyllida Lloyd Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 6 directing credits.

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