Emer McCourt

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

11Total Films

6.7 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, UK

About Emer McCourt

Born in Newry, County Down in Northern Ireland in 1964, Emer McCourt is an actress, producer, novelist and singer.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Emer McCourt reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Emer McCourt's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Emer McCourt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Riff-Raff, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Emer McCourt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emer McCourt's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7

★6.7

Riff-Raff — Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. The working conditions are poor and mo

Riff-Raff

1991•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Boston Kickout — School leaver Phil moves with his father from inner-city London to the satellite Hertfordshire New Town of Stevenage, wh

Boston Kickout

1996•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Hush-a-Bye Baby — 1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and ro

Hush-a-Bye Baby

1990•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Sunset Heights — Irish thriller starring Toby Stephens. Belfast of the near future finds the city ruled by two rival law-enforcing punish

Sunset Heights

1999•Thriller

★5.7

★5.7

London Kills Me — For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this

London Kills Me

1991•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Emer McCourt.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2014	North	Mary	Average	Similar →
1999	Sunset Heights	Emer Bradley	Average	Similar →
1997	Loop	Rachel	Flop	Similar →
1996	Boston Kickout	Shona	Hit	Similar →
1994	Men of the Month	Kim	Flop	Similar →
1991	The House of Bernarda Alba	Beggar	Flop	Similar →
1991	London Kills Me	Sylvie	Average	Similar →
1991	Riff-Raff	Susan	Hit	Similar →
1990	Shoot to Kill	E4A Officer	Flop	Similar →
1990	Hush-a-Bye Baby	Goretti Friel	Average	Similar →
N/A	Do You Wanna Wrap Here?: The Making of Boston Kickout	Self	Flop	Similar →

Emer McCourt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emer McCourt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emer McCourt is "Riff-Raff" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Emer McCourt acted in?

Emer McCourt has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emer McCourt?

Other notable films include "Boston Kickout", "Hush-a-Bye Baby", and "Sunset Heights".