The Best Julie Walters Movies
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The Best Julie Walters Movies

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List of the best Julie Walters movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Julie Walters's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Julie Walters movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Julie Walters movies will be at the top of the list. Julie Walters has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Julie Walters movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Julie Walters films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Julie Walters role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Julie Walters performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

The list you're viewing has a variety of films in it, like Stepping Out and Personal Services.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Julie Walters movies?" and "What are the greatest Julie Walters roles of all time?"

Chris Columbus and Stephen Daldry have both worked with Julie Walters over the years, as have plenty of other well-known directors. Is Julie Walters your favorite person to watch on the big screen? You might also want to vote on our best Judi Dench and Kathy Bates films lists too.

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  • Educating Rita
    1
    Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams
    37 votes
    • Released: 1983
    • Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
    Rita (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.
  • Billy Elliot
    2
    Julie Walters, Jamie Bell, Jamie Draven
    37 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Stephen Daldry
    The 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.
  • Calendar Girls
    3
    Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, John Alderton
    34 votes
    • Released: 2003
    • Directed by: Nigel Cole
    After 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).

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  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
    4
    Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
    25 votes
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
    In 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.

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  • A Short Stay in Switzerland
    5

    A Short Stay in Switzerland

    Julie Walters, Michelle Fairley, Patrick Malahide
    28 votes
    • Released: 2009
    • Directed by: Simon Curtis
    A 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.
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
    6
    Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
    21 votes
    • Released: 2011
    • Directed by: David Yates
    In 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.

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