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Lucy Russell

Lucy Russell

Actor · Born January 1, 1972 (54) · England, UK

Berlinale award winner

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lucy Russell (born 1972) is an English actress, possibly best known for starring as Grace Elliott in Éric Rohmer's L'Anglaise et le duc (English: The Lady and the Duke). Her first starring role was in Christopher Nolan's Following. They met at University College, London, where Nolan studied English and Russell Italian. In 2002 she was named as one of European films' "Shooting Stars". Description above from the Wikipedia article Lucy Russell (actress), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 1, 1972 (54)
From
England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 58 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 12% in 30 days

What are Lucy Russell's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
28%
Self
27%
Morality
21%
Power
11%
Society
5%
Ideas
5%
Survival
3%
Ambition4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 3 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 6 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 5

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 6 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Shapeshifter: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Shapeshifter
2 of 3
Threshold guardian
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Melancholic
6
Romantic
3
Hopeful
3
Thrilling
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Lucy Russell's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 35 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Lucy Russell's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

58 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page.

  • Ink(2026)

    as Muriel McKay

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • The Hack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Tessa Jowell

  • Dune: Prophecy(2024)

    Show 3 episodes · as Gbangbala Truthsayer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • The Day of the Jackal(2024)

    Show 2 episodes · as Marjorie Marshall

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Blitz(2024)

    as Volunteer

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Housewarming (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Mum

  • Eat, Love, London(2024)

    as Harriet Joseph

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • 3 Body Problem(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Sally

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • A Spy Among Friends(2022)

    Show 5 episodes · as Jane Sissmore

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Andor(2022)

    Show 4 episodes · as Supervisor Grandi

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Trigger Point(2022)

    Show 3 episodes · as Moira Bloxham

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • The Girl Before(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · as Rachel

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Without Remorse(2021)

    as CIA Director Dillard

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Atlantic Crossing(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · as Missy LeHand

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Roadkill(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Sian Prebble

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Rebecca(2020)

    as Mrs. Clementine Whitney

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Cognition(2020)

    as Consul EA

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Judy(2019)

    as Publicist

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Top Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Brassic(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Lady Beverly

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Dark Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mrs James

  • Chernobyl(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Marina Gruzinskaya

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Brexit(2019)

    as Elizabeth Denham

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Where Hands Touch(2018)

    as Teacher

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Genius(2017)

    Show 3 episodes · as Frau Pauline Winteler · as Madeleine Renoult-Gilot

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Crown(2016)

    Show 3 episodes · as Lady Mountbatten

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Toni Erdmann(2016)

    as Steph

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Girlfriend Experience(2016)

    Show 3 episodes · as Winston

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Cuffs(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs Pryce

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Wolf Hall(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Anne Shelton · as Lady Shelton

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • World War Z(2013)

    as UN Delegate

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Cal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Cath Miller

  • Sightseers(2012)

    as Lynne Marshall

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Call the Midwife(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Clarke

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • 10 Arenas of Marwood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Dr. De Hory

  • Vera(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Susan Wakeland

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • 10 Minute Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Chicken Team Leader

  • The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus(2009)

    as Classy Shopper 3

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Cass(2008)

    as TV Presenter

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Forgiven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Family Lawyer

  • Clapham Junction(2007)

    as Miss Richards

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Angel(2007)

    as Nora Howe-Nevinson

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Avenger(2006)

    as Curtis

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Tristan + Isolde(2006)

    as Edyth

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Batman Begins(2005)

    as Female Restaurant Guest

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Red Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Jean Armour

  • Natural Enemy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as L'ex-femme de Tanguy

  • Everybody Is a Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Eve, l'avocate

  • I Am David(2003)

    as American Woman

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Cambridge Spies(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Aileen Furse

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Nude, Descending... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Cora

  • Rescue Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor

  • Far from China (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Janice

  • Murphy's Law(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Jenny Collins

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The Lady and the Duke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Grace Elliot

  • Left Turn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Julie

  • Following(1998)

    as The Blonde

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Midsomer Murders(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Felicity Turner

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 58 titles, 57 of them dated from 1997 to 2025; peak year 2000.

Biggest box office

Tristan + Isolde (2006)

$28M worldwide

Highest rated

Toni Erdmann (2016)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

A Spy Among Friends (2022)

Film career

19972025

Peak 2000 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1999Screen debut· Following
  • 2001First top-billed film· The Lady and the Duke
  • 2022Career best· Andor

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 58: 58 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score73rd

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s20 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s16 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 7% of 15 roles
9909

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

Won a Berlinale award in 2002.

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Lucy Russell's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 70th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 65th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

79thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up19
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 42 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved13
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Ink (2026)

87th percentile spread · 24% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Batman Begins (2005)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 41. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Lucy Russell's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, 2 of the 5 categories sit near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 25 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles21–72 · median 32 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles22–69 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Lucy Russell work with?

People who share at least 2 of Lucy Russell's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; James Graham shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles