What is Mary Twala's latest movie?

Mary Twala's most recent film is "You're My Favourite Place" (2022).

Is Mary Twala a good actor?

Mary Twala has an average audience rating of 4.5/10 across 19 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Beat the Drum, Lucky, This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection.

Mary Twala

Q: What is the best movie of Mary Twala?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Mary Twala is "Beat the Drum" with a rating of 7.6/10.

Q: How many movies has Mary Twala acted in?

Mary Twala has been featured in at least 19 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 09, 2026

19Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 14, 1939

Birth Place: Soweto, South Africa

Mary Twala Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mary Twala reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 37% of Mary Twala'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 Beat the Drum, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Mary Twala Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary Twala's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

Beat the Drum: Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa se

Beat the Drum

2003•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Lucky: A 10-year-old South African orphan leaves his Zulu village to make his own life in the city... only to find no one will

Lucky

2011•Drama

★7.5

This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection (2020) movie poster

★7.5

This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection: Amongst the mountains of Lesotho, an 80-year-old widow winds up her affairs and makes arrangements for her burial. But w

This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection

2020•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

The Imposter: In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later

The Imposter

2012•Documentary

★7.2

★7.2

Black Is King: This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in se

Black Is King

2020•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Mary Twala has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	You're My Favourite Place	-	Flop	Similar →
2020	Black Is King	Mary Twala	Hit	Similar →
2020	This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection	Mantoa	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	Frank and Fearless	Gogo	Flop	Similar →
2018	Freedom	Alina	Flop	Similar →
2017	The Dark Tower	Bell Lady	Average	Similar →
2016	Wonder Boy for President	Vicky Sibanyoni	Flop	Similar →
2014	Hector and the Search for Happiness	Grim Granny	Hit	Similar →
2014	Leading Lady	Sarah Novuka	Flop	Similar →
2013	Of Good Report	Esther	Average	Similar →
2012	The Imposter	Granny	Hit	Similar →
2011	Lucky	Dudu	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Ghost Son	Leleti	Flop	Similar →
2003	Beat the Drum	Ntombi	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Malunde	Grandmother Khumalo	Hit	Similar →
1995	Time	Grandmother	Average	Similar →
1992	Sarafina!	Sarafina's Grandmother	Average	Similar →
1991	Taxi to Soweto	Fedora	Flop	Similar →
1975	Black Cat	Warehouse Worker	Flop	Similar →

Mary Twala - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary Twala?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Twala is "Beat the Drum" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Mary Twala acted in?

Mary Twala has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary Twala?

Other notable films include "Lucky", "This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection", and "The Imposter".