DameMaggie Smithhasleft behind a remarkable careerwith her passing on August 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Known for her versatility and sharp wit, she hasappeared in over 70 stage plays and 60 filmsand television series, including her most famous roles as Professor Minerva McGonagall in theHarry Potterfilm series and Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham inDownton Abbey. Maggie Smith has also seen critical acclaim throughout her career, earning two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and one Tony Award.
Since her passing, there has already been an absence felt by long-time fans of the actor. While fans can still enjoyThe Queen of Sass in theDownton Abbeyseries onNetflix, Maggie Smith has alsoappeared in three movies you can watch on the platform.
The Miracle Club (2023)
Set in 1967 Dublin,The Miracle Clubfollows the adventures ofa group of working-class women— Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey) — on a pilgrimage to Lourdes, a location known for its miraculous healing spring.Each of them are seeking the healing powers of Lourdesfor their own reasons, but a relaxed trip turns chaotic when theyrun into an estranged friend, Chrissie (Laura Linney), and have toconfront unresolved issues from their pastwhile heading to their destination.
Maggie Smith played Lily Fox, the eldest member of the traveling group.The Thaddeus O’Sullivan-directed moviecurrently sits at 66% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes but has proven to be more of a crowd pleaser, currently sitting at 83% popcornmeter, andit’s streaming onNetflix.
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A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
11-year-old Nikolas (Henry Lawfull) is struggling with the recent passing of his mother, spending his days feeling isolated living in a remote cabin with his father, Joel (Michiel Huisman). Holding onto memories of his mother, when Nikolashears that the king has sent out a call for adventurers to restore his kingdomto prosperity, he decides to fulfill the role he admired in his mother’s tales. Accompanied by his pet mouse Miika (voiced by Stephen Merchant) and a reindeer he names Blitzen, Nikolas heads forth, confident he can handle any challenges he faces.
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Maggie Smith plays the role of Aunt Ruth, who acts as a narrator for the story of Nikolas as she relates the tale to her own nieces and nephews dealing with loss in the family.A Boy Called Christmasis part of the phenomenal line-up ofChristmas originals on Netflix, and it currently sits at 84% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. StreamA Boy Called ChristmasonNetflix.
A Boy Called Christmas
Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture (2019)
A continuation of the acclaimed television series,Downton Abbey: The Motion Picturerevolves around the preparations at the Crawley Estate in anticipation of a royal visit from King George V and Queen Mary. As the staff works tirelessly to prepare for the arrival of the royals, chaos breaks out, includingword of an assassination attempt and unearthing of old family secrets. Capturing the wit and drama of the show, the movie explores the lives of the aristocracy and their servants.
A wonderful addition to the acclaimed British series,Downton Abbey: The Motion Picturehas all the charms of the show but in a single movie format. This is great for those thatwant to experience Maggie Smith in one of her most beloved roles, Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, without having to go through all 52 episodes.StreamDownton Abbey: The Motion PictureonNetflix.
