The Legend Of Dame Maggie Smith & Her 7 Most Distinguished Movies To Remember Forever

The beloved British actress, Dame Maggie Smith well known for her portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter movies is no more. 

On September 27, 2024, the actress left her mortal body at the age of 89. 

The two-time Oscar-winning actress had an impressive career in the movie industry that spanned over eight decades.

As her fans from all over the world remember her, let’s pay her a tribute by revisiting her most notable movies that will be forever remembered by fans.

Harry Potter Movie Series, JioCinema:

Popular for her fierce character with a well-recognised pointy witchy hat, she played the most formidable professor at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter movie series.

The Lady in the Van (2015) - Prime Video:

In this movie, Maggie Smith plays the role of a former gifted pupil of a famous pianist now living in her van as an ageing lady.

California Suite (1978) - Prime Video:

Directed by Herbert Ross, this Oscar-winning movie captures the misadventure of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The First Wives Club (1996) - Prime Video:

It's about three divorced women who reunited after the death of a college friend and seek revenge on their husbands who left them for younger women.

The Secret Garden (1993) - Prime Video:

It’s the story of a young newly orphaned girl who after spending all her life in India comes to England after the death of her parents. 

A Room with a View (1985) - YouTube:

An Oscar-winning movie, starring Maggie Smith and Helena Bonham Carter, it’s about a young girl’s unforgettable brief romance in Florence in one summer. 

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) - Prime Video, Apple TV:

Starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, it's about seven British retirees who travel to India and get charmed in unexpected ways at a newly restored hotel.