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Maxwell Foster

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
9Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 3, 1899
Birth Place: Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, UK

Maxwell Foster Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maxwell Foster reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Maxwell Foster'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 Kind Hearts and Coronets, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maxwell Foster Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maxwell Foster's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) movie poster
★7.6

Kind Hearts and Coronets: When his mother eloped with an Italian opera singer, Louis Mazzini was cut off from her aristocratic family. After the f

Kind Hearts and Coronets

1949•Comedy
★7.5
Black Narcissus (1947) movie poster
★7.5

Black Narcissus: A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is h

Black Narcissus

1947•Drama
★7.0
A Man from the Sun (1956) movie poster
★7.0

A Man from the Sun: A mixed party of West Indian settlers arrives in London, where they encounter prejudice from the white population and in

A Man from the Sun

1956•Drama
★7.0
No Highway in the Sky (1951) movie poster
★7.0

No Highway in the Sky: James Stewart plays aeronautical engineer Theodore Honey, the quintessential absent-minded professor: eccentric, forgetf

No Highway in the Sky

1951•Drama
★7.0
We Shall See (1964) movie poster
★7.0

We Shall See: The controlling wife of a pilot wants her husband to quit flying.

We Shall See

1964•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Maxwell Foster has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1964 We Shall See Clerk of the Court Hit Similar →
1960 Who Pays the Piper? - Flop Similar →
1958 Womaneater Inspector Brownlow Flop Similar →
1957 The End of the Line Police Doctor Average Similar →
1956 A Man from the Sun Curtis Hit Similar →
1953 Counterspy Dr. Stevenson Average Similar →
1951 No Highway in the Sky - Hit Similar →
1949 Kind Hearts and Coronets Warder (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1947 Black Narcissus Clodagh's Father in Flashback (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Maxwell Foster - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maxwell Foster?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maxwell Foster is "Kind Hearts and Coronets" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Maxwell Foster acted in?

Maxwell Foster has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maxwell Foster?

Other notable films include "Black Narcissus", "A Man from the Sun", and "No Highway in the Sky".

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