Barbara Adair - Actor Profile

Barbara Adair

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
13Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated

Barbara Adair Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Barbara Adair reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Barbara Adair's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Barbara Adair's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Events at Drimaghleen, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Barbara Adair Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barbara Adair's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Events at Drimaghleen (1991) movie poster
★9.0

Events at Drimaghleen: The painful memories of the tragedy that awaited the people of Drimaghleen on 2/11/88 have just begun to fade; Hetty For

Events at Drimaghleen

1991•Drama
★7.1
Mickybo and Me (2005) movie poster
★7.1

Mickybo and Me: The film tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. The boys share an obsessio

Mickybo and Me

2005•Drama
★7.0
Beyond The Pale (1989) movie poster
★7.0

Beyond The Pale: Milly and her friends have been going on holiday together ever since they've known each other. This summer they return t

Beyond The Pale

1989•Drama
★6.7
Detainment (2018) movie poster
★6.7

Detainment: Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler.

Detainment

2018•Drama
★6.6
Cracks (2009) movie poster
★6.6

Cracks: Jealousy flares after the headmistress of an elite boarding school for girls becomes obsessed with a new student.

Cracks

2009•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Barbara Adair has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Pixie Maeve Smith Average Similar →
2018 Detainment Mrs. Garrity Hit Similar →
2018 Lost and Found - Average Similar →
2012 Grabbers Mamie Average Similar →
2012 Stella Days Peggy Average Similar →
2009 Cracks Miss Cairns Hit Similar →
2008 Dorothy Mills Old Mrs. McClellan Average Similar →
2007 WΔZ Alice Jackson Average Similar →
2005 Mickybo and Me Elderly Wife Hit Similar →
1991 Arise and Go Now Mother Brigid Flop Similar →
1991 Events at Drimaghleen Documentary 'Mrs. Butler' Super Hit Similar →
1989 Beyond The Pale Kitty Hit Similar →
N/A Radiator Nanna Flop Similar →

Barbara Adair - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barbara Adair?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Adair is "Events at Drimaghleen" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Barbara Adair acted in?

Barbara Adair has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barbara Adair?

Other notable films include "Mickybo and Me", "Beyond The Pale", and "Detainment".

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