The 40+ Best Julie Walters Movies
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1Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael WilliamsRita (Julie Walters), a married hair stylist in her 20s, wants to go back to school. She begins studying with Dr. Bryant (Michael Caine), a professor using alcohol to cope with his divorce. Despite his personal problems, Dr. Bryant helps Rita realize her academic potential. In turn, her passion for learning revitalizes his love of teaching. However, when Rita's blue-collar spouse learns that his wife is more interested in education than homemaking, he becomes frustrated by her independence.
2Julie Walters, Jamie Bell, Jamie DravenThe life of 11-year-old Billy Elliot, a coal miner's son in Northern England, is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. Before long, he finds himself in dance, demonstrating the kind of raw talent seldom seen by the class' exacting instructor, Mrs. Wilkinson. With a tart tongue and a never-ending stream of cigarettes in her hand, Mrs. Wilkinson's zest for teaching is revived when she sees Billy's potential.More Billy Elliot
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3Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, John AldertonAfter the death of her best friend's husband from cancer, spirited Yorkshire housewife Chris Harper (Helen Mirren) hatches a scheme to raise money for a memorial to him. Utilizing a tradition from the hidebound Woman's Institute association, Chris encourages Annie (Julie Walters) and their friends to create a calendar -- with the novel detail of using the middle-aged women of their village as nude models. The idea stuns the husbands and a wary young photographer (Philip Glenister).More Calendar Girls- #455 of 473 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
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- 4Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the third installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) finds himself in danger from Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), an escaped convict believed to be one of Lord Voldemort's old allies. The movie, directed by Alfonso Cuaron, takes a darker turn than its predecessors. Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) return as Harry's loyal friends, navigating the treacherous grounds of Hogwarts School. Aided by Professor Lupin (David Thewlis), they unravel secrets about Harry's past while tackling creatures like Dementors and Werewolves. This film won a BAFTA for Best Production Design in 2004.
5Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the epic finale of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) faces his destiny as he squares off against Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). This fantasy film is directed by David Yates, offering breath-taking visuals and gripping storytelling. The plot sees Harry, Hermione (Emma Watson), and Ron (Rupert Grint) on a desperate hunt for Horcruxes - objects containing pieces of Voldemort's soul. In their quest, secrets unravel, alliances shift, and sacrifices are made. This movie won numerous awards, including the BAFTA for Special Visual Effects.- #52 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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6Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) have left Hogwarts behind. They are now on a dangerous mission to find and destroy Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) Horcruxes. The trio faces grave challenges, dark forces, and an array of magical obstacles. As they uncover the existence of the Deathly Hallows, the stakes rise even higher. This film, directed by David Yates, is a blend of fantasy and adventure genres. It's part one of the epic conclusion to J.K. Rowling's globally celebrated series.
7A Short Stay in Switzerland
Julie Walters, Michelle Fairley, Patrick MalahideA Short Stay in Switzerland is a 2009 British television film directed by Simon Curtis and written by Frank McGuinness. It stars Julie Walters, who won the International Emmy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Dr Anne Turner. It was produced by BBC. It was also nominated for other numerous awards including the BAFTA Award for Best Single TV Drama and Best Actress.
8Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonAs Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for students. Though Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) suspects there are new dangers lurking within the castle walls, Dumbledore is more intent than ever on preparing the young wizard for the final battle with Voldemort. Meanwhile, teenage hormones run rampant through Hogwarts, presenting a different sort of danger. Love may be in the air, but tragedy looms, and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
9Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) embarks on his second year at Hogwarts School, accompanied by friends Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). The school year is marred by a series of mysterious events, as students are found petrified and ominous messages appear on walls. As the trio investigates, they uncover a dark secret about the school's past. Directed by Chris Columbus, this fantasy film intertwines elements of mystery and adventure. The movie brings J.K. Rowling's second book to life with exceptional performances and stunning visual effects.- 10Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the enchanting adventure film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), an orphaned young boy, discovers his magical heritage on his 11th birthday. He is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he befriends Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). Their first year at Hogwarts sees them uncovering a dark secret tied to a mysterious artifact - the Sorcerer's Stone. As they delve deeper, they face challenges that test their courage and friendship. Steeped in mystery and magic, this movie sets the stage for the beloved Harry Potter series.
11Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin FirthMamma Mia! is a delightfully vibrant musical comedy. Its heart beats to the rhythm of ABBA's greatest hits, led by Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep), an independent single mother running a hotel on a Greek island. The story swirls around her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), who, on the eve of her wedding, secretly invites three men from Donna's past (Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård) hoping to discover her real father. Amidst this chaos, laughter and melodious mayhem ensue. A box office success, Mamma Mia! was nominated for multiple awards including two Golden Globe Awards.More Mamma Mia!- #592 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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12Phil Collins, Julie Walters, Larry LambThe story of Great Train Robber Buster Edwards, a small-timer who fell in with more ambitious thieves. After the gang robs a London to Glasgow Royal Mail train in 1963, he takes his family into hiding in Mexico but finds that money is no substitute for life back home.
13Julie Walters, Alec McCowen, Shirley StelfoxChristine (Julie Walters) is a struggling single mother who reluctantly rents out rooms in her apartment to prostitutes to make ends meet. But when a financial jam forces her to sell her own body, Christine forsakes her reservations about her tenants. Soon, with help from veteran hooker Shirley (Shirley Stelfox), Christine transforms her apartment into a house of ill repute, her makeshift brothel servicing a passel of older male clients with decidedly kinky sexual appetites.
14James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael CaineIn Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, Miss Capulet and Mr. Montague feud over whose garden is the better. Garden gnomes that decorate each neighbor's flower beds continue the rivalry when the humans aren't looking, and gnomes from the Red Gardens don't get along with those of the Blue Gardens. Then Gnomeo (James McAvoy), a Blue, and Juliet (Emily Blunt), a Red, fall in love, leaving many obstacles to overcome.More Gnomeo & Juliet- #5 of 9 onThe Best Soundtracks and Scores by Elton John
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15Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, James CromwellThough Jane Austen's (Anne Hathaway) financially strapped parents (James Cromwell, Julie Walters) expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham (Maggie Smith), the young woman knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy), a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who gives her the knowledge of the heart she needs for her future career as a novelist.More Becoming Jane- #15 of 80 onThe Best Period Romance Movies
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16Julie Walters, Victoria Wood, Celia ImriePat and Margaret is a British television film written by comedian Victoria Wood. The story follows sisters Margaret, a cook, and Pat, a successful actress in the United States, after they are reunited on a television programme after spending 27 years apart. It stars Wood alongside frequent comedy partner Julie Walters in the title roles, and features other past collaborators of Wood, including Thora Hird, Celia Imrie and Duncan Preston. First aired in 1994 on BBC One, the film was directed by Gavin Millar and produced by Ruth Caleb. After gaining over 10 million viewers, it won a Broadcasting Press Guild award and was nominated for two BAFTA awards. It drew comparisons with northern English dramatist Alan Bennett for its complex characterisation and observational dialogue.
17Liza Minnelli, Jane Krakowski, Julie WaltersStepping Out is a 1991 American musical comedy film directed by Lewis Gilbert, written by Richard Harris, based on a play also written by Harris, and starring Liza Minnelli. Most of the actors are Broadway-level actors and performers, several of whom have won Tony Awards, specifically Minnelli, Krakowski, Martin, Irwin and Greene. Winters and Minnelli are Academy Award winners, and Walters is an Academy Award nominee as well as being a BAFTA and Golden Globe Award winner. Woods was the only member of the Broadway cast to appear in the film.
18The Return
Julie WaltersThe Return is a 2003 tv film written by Kate O'Riordan and directed by Dermot Boyd.
19Mo
Julie Walters, Toby Jones, Gary LewisMo is a 2010 biography drama film written by Neil McKay and directed by Philip Martin.
20Julie Walters, Adrian Pasdar, Paul FreemanJust Like a Woman is a 1992 British comedy-drama film directed by Christopher Monger starring Julie Walters, Adrian Pasdar, and Paul Freeman. The film is based on the novel Geraldine, For the Love of a Transvestite by Monica Jay, and is one of the few "cross-dressing" films in which the hero is actually a transvestite, unlike Some Like it Hot, Tootsie, Mrs. Doubtfire, and others in which the cross-dresser has an ulterior motive.
21Julie Walters, Rupert Graves, Laura SadlerIn 1950s England, sailor Harold Guppy (Rupert Graves) arrives in a small seaside town looking for his estranged brother. After a brief reunion, Harold finds a room for rent in the house of Mrs. Beasley (Julie Walters), her meek husband and their teenage daughter, Joyce (Laura Sadler). It's clear that Harold has a troubled past, but his future is about to get more perilous yet. Despite the rosy surface, Harold soon finds himself in a tawdry sexual tug-of-war that won't end well.
22Ahead of the Class
Julie Walters, Michelle Fairley, Katherine ParkinsonAhead of the Class is a 2003 book and 2005 dramatic television film based on real-life events.
23Acorn Antiques: The Musical!
Julie Walters, Neil MorrisseyAcorn Antiques: The Musical! is a musical about an antiques dealer, based on the parodic soap opera of the same name by Victoria Wood. It premiered in the West End in 2005, and starred Julie Walters and Celia Imrie. The musical won the Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical and was nominated as Best New Musical.
24Laura Linney, Julie Walters, Rupert GrintTeenage Ben (Rupert Grint) lives a sheltered life thanks to an overprotective mother (Laura Linney) and a weak-willed father (Nicholas Farrell). The youth takes a summer job as the assistant to Evie Walton (Julie Walters), an aging actress. At first the job is simple, but then Evie presses Ben into service as her chauffeur, even though he lacks a license. Ben must take the first step into adulthood, and learns how to have fun along the way.
25Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa RedgraveThe life and tragic death of British playwright Joe Orton (Gary Oldman) is chronicled in this biographical film. When the young, attractive Orton meets the older, more introverted Kenneth Halliwell (Alfred Molina) at drama school, he befriends the kindred spirit and they start an affair. As Orton becomes more comfortable with his sexuality and starts to find success with his writing, Halliwell becomes increasingly alienated and jealous, ultimately tapping into a dangerous rage.
26Girls' Night
Julie Walters, Brenda BlethynGirls' Night is a 1998 British comedy-drama directed by Nick Hurran. Loosely based upon the real experiences of writer Kay Mellor, the film stars Julie Walters and Brenda Blethyn as two sisters-in-law, one dying of cancer, who fulfil a lifelong dream of going to Las Vegas, Nevada after an unexpected jackpot win on the bingo. Premiered to a mixed response by critics at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, who noted it a "rather formulaic tearjerker [with] two powerhouse Brit actresses", Hurran won a Silver Spire at the San Francisco International Film Festival and received a Golden Bear nomination at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival for his work.
27Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma ThompsonIn the animated film Brave, a young Scottish princess named Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) defies an age-old custom, causing chaos in her kingdom. Determined to carve her own path in life, she unknowingly unleashes a curse and must rely on her bravery and archery skills to undo it. Supported by Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), King Fergus (Billy Connolly), and her triplet brothers, Merida embarks on an epic journey. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, this movie won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. A tale of courage, adventure, and self-discovery, it's a cinematic masterpiece that captivates audiences with its stunning visuals and compelling narrative.More Brave- #38 of 450 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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Car Trouble
Julie Walters, Hazel O'Connor, Ian CharlesonCar Trouble is a 1985 comedy film directed by David Green. 
29Richard Harris, Roger Daltrey, Bill NighyMack the Knife is a 1989 film adaptation of the 1928 Brecht/Weill musical The Threepenny Opera.
30Julie Walters, Ciarán Hinds, Nuala O'NeillBased on a true story, "Titanic Town" tells the story of Bernie McPhelimy's crusade to protect her family from the brutal effects of the war in Northern Ireland in the 1970s. As Bernie single-handedly takes on the IRA and the British government, she develops newfound relationships with her children, and in the process, captures the viewer's heart.
