7 Best Maggie Smith Movies

By Vlad Zakh · January 13, 2026

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Maggie Smith built one of the most acclaimed careers in British acting on razor-sharp wit that could turn devastating in a moment. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel relocates retirees to a rundown Indian hotel, Gosford Park unfolds a country-house murder through guests and staff, A Room with a View awakens desires in Italy, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone enrols an orphan wizard. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, California Suite and The V.I.P.s round out the list.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) 01

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)

TMDB ★ 7.3

A group of British retirees move to a rundown Indian hotel that turns out to be better in the brochure.

Directed by John Madden · 2h 04m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) 02

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

IMDb ★ 7.7 RT 80% Metacritic 65

An orphaned boy discovers he's a wizard destined for a war he doesn't yet understand.

Directed by Chris Columbus · 2h 32m · Rated PG

Nominated for 3 Oscars20 wins & 75 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, HBO Max, Peacock Premium Plus · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Gosford Park (2001) 03

Gosford Park (2001)

TMDB ★ 7.4

A country-house shooting party's murder exposes the class divide between guests and servants.

Directed by Robert Altman · 2h 17m · Rated R

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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A Room with a View (1986) 04

A Room with a View (1986)

TMDB ★ 7.5

A young Englishwoman's trip to Italy awakens desires that clash with society's rigid expectations.

Directed by James Ivory · 1h 57m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV channel, HBO Max · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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California Suite (1978) 05

California Suite (1978)

TMDB ★ 6.6

Interwoven stories follow guests at a Beverly Hills hotel through comic personal crises.

Directed by Herbert Ross · 1h 43m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: Howdy Amazon Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) 06

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)

TMDB ★ 7.6

An unconventional Edinburgh schoolteacher exerts a dangerous influence over her impressionable students.

Directed by Ronald Neame · 1h 56m · Rated PG

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The V.I.P.s (1963) 07

The V.I.P.s (1963)

TMDB ★ 6.5

Maggie Smith features in this drama about wealthy travellers stranded at a fog-bound airport who confront personal crises while waiting.

Directed by Anthony Asquith · 1h 59m

Where to watch

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.