Maggie Smith is a British actress who became famous throughout the world for playing the character Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film saga. But, in addition to cinema, Smith has also acted and participated in series and numerous theatrical works.
Next, check out seven of the best movies and series that feature Maggie Smith in the cast. The titles cover themes from fantasy fiction to comedy and romance.
Films and series with Maggie Smith
Harry Potter saga
It would be difficult to start this list without talking about, perhaps, the most important role in Maggie Smith’s story: the character Minerva McGonagall, a powerful witch and transfiguration teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As Minerva, the actress acted as a mentor to several young people learning the magical arts; among these, the most famous wizard of all: Harry Potter.
Harry Potter is an English orphan raised by his aunt and uncle because, apparently, his parents died in a car accident. The boy was always cared for in precarious conditions and remained unaware of the world of magic until the arrival of a mysterious letter: an invitation to enroll in the largest school of witchcraft in the world. Eventually, he has the chance to move away from his miserable life with his aunt and uncle and embark on a magical adventure in a castle school where he will learn to cast spells.
The film saga has eight works and all are available on the Max streaming service.
Downton Abbey
Available on Netflix, the Downton Abbey series tells the story of the Crawley family and their dramatic daily life amidst scenes of gossip, snobbery, manipulation and everything that an elite British family is entitled to.
The narrative takes place in a castle in the interior of England during the 20th century and shows how employees are exploited to provide the Crawleys with the elite life they cherish so much, even after an unusual event calls into question the family heritage.
The Miracle Club
The film tells the story of the relationship between four hard-working housewives living in Ireland: united by a common passion for faith and friendship, they decide to leave 1960s Dublin to go to Lourdes, France, in search of refuge.
They are guided by the faith that if they can visit the famous miraculous shrine, their lives can change. However, new characters and unresolved dramas come to light to demonstrate that life is not just hope.
Those interested can watch the film on the Max streaming service.
The lady in the van
Miss Shepherd is a grumpy, homeless old woman who randomly decides to park her van in the driveway of a house in London. This was supposed to be a temporary situation; At least that’s what the owner of the house thought, but 15 years pass and the house remains in the same place.
Bennett, manager of the residence, is reluctant to remove the elderly woman from the entrance of his house and as time passes between the two a friendship begins to blossom. It is then that he begins to understand more about the old woman’s past and realizes that her eccentric behavior has deep roots in past traumas.
The film can be rented on Prime Video.
The exotic Marigold Hotel
Available on the Disney+ platform, the film tells the story of a group of elderly pensioners who decide to live an adventure: moving from England to a hotel in India. However, when they arrive on site, they notice that the building is not exactly as advertised.
In addition to a dilapidated property, they also come to live with the hotel’s young owner, who works hard to keep the business running while dealing with his own personal dramas. The film reflects on the most important aspects of life and how it is never too late to value the things and relationships that really matter.
The Desquitadas Club
Three friends gather for the funeral of a fourth: the deceased committed suicide after her husband cheated on her with a younger woman. The vigil ends up awakening many reflections in the remaining three women, as each goes through similar problems.
After many conversations, they decide to come up with a plan: take revenge on their ex-husbands, who also cheated on them. The goal is to make traitors not only take emotional responsibility for their actions, but also pay financially. And in this long cycle of surprising conversations and strategies, they rediscover the power of friendship, trust and female solidarity.
Those interested can watch the film on Prime Video.
A window on love
At the beginning of the 20th century, a young English girl from high society embarks on a trip to Italy with her cousin. At first they are disappointed that their hotel room doesn’t have as good a view as they expected, but when the neighbors offer to swap rooms with the girls, a series of events begin to occur.
As the protagonist, Lucy, spends more time in the countryside, she becomes attracted to one of the men who roomed with her, named George. At the same time as a burning passion is born between them, Lucy decides to return to England, but she didn’t know that fate would bring her back together with the man she ran away from.
The film can be seen on Prime Video.
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