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Christine Adams

Christine Adams

Actor · Born August 14, 1974 (52) · London, England, UK

Film and television actress Christine Adams was born in London, United Kingdom. She starred on several British and American films and television series since early 2000s. On television, she is known for roles as "Katherine Williams Osgood" on the British miniseries, NY-LON (2004); "Simone Hundin" on the American comedy-drama series, Pushing Daisies (2007) (2007-2009); as "Lena Boudreaux" on the short-lived ABC legal drama series, The Whole Truth (2010); and as "Mira" in FOX's science-fiction drama series, Terra Nova (2011). In 2012, she starred, opposite Anthony LaPaglia, on the ABC drama series, Americana (2012). Adams appeared on several films, such as Submerged (2005), Batman Begins (2005), Eye of the Dolphin (2006), Green Flash (2008), Beneath the Blue (2010), TRON: Legacy (2010) and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011). She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 14, 1974 (52)
From
London, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
35 on Motif · 45 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 157 days to Oct 28

What are Christine Adams' films like?

Across their 14 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Survival.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Motif score: 13th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Motif score: 31st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Motif score: 19th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif 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
Self
27%
Survival
24%
Bonds
20%
Morality
14%
Society
8%
Power
5%
Ideas
2%
Survival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 1 · Dark 3

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

Grounded 5 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 5 · Intense 3

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 5 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 6
Mentor
2 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Warm
3
Hopeful
5
Dread
4
Thrilling
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Unsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous5

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 Christine Adams' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 31 of their 35 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Christine Adams' titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif 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

45 credits, 35 with a Motif page.

  • Kill Jackie(2026)

    Show 8 episodes · as The Doc

    Motif score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Malice (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 5 episodes · as Jules

  • Miller's Girl(2024)

    as Joyce Manner

    Motif score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Hijack(2023)

    Show 13 episodes · as Marsha Smith-Nelson

    Motif score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Moonshot(2022)

    as Jan

    Motif score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Just Beyond (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Jenny

  • Dreaming Whilst Black(2023)

    Show 5 episodes · as Bridgette

    Motif score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Unholy(2021)

    as Monica Slade

    Motif score: 13th percentile of all films

  • The Mandalorian(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Quarren Captain (voice)

    Motif score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Love, Death & Robots(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Ivrina (voice)

    Motif score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Spare Room(2018)

    as Doctor Eva Rae

    Motif score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Profile(2018)

    as Vick

    Motif score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Black Lightning(2018)

    Show 58 episodes · as Lynn Pierce

    Motif score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Counterpart (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Cara

  • Castlevania(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as The Alchemist (voice)

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Genius(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Kate Walker

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Feed the Beast(2016)

    Show 10 episodes · as Rie Moran

    Motif score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Girl Trip (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Fiona

  • You Can Never Really Know Someone (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Beth

  • Bad Blood(2015)

    as Tommy Bates

    Motif score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Legends(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · as Hani Jibril

    Motif score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.(2013)

    Show 8 episodes · as Agent Weaver

    Motif score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Americana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Sierra Delon-Soulter

  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo(2011)

    as Barbados TV Reporter

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Terra Nova(2011)

    Show 11 episodes · as Mira

    Motif score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Tron: Legacy(2010)

    as Claire Atkinson

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Beneath the Blue(2010)

    as Tamika

    Motif score: 25th percentile of all films

  • The Whole Truth (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 13 episodes · as Lena Boudreaux

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Barbara Lillstrom

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Lie to Me(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Farida Mugisha

    Motif score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • To Love and Die(2008)

    as Eddie

    Motif score: 55th percentile of all films

  • To Love and Die (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 3 episodes · as Lena Abbott

    Motif score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Pushing Daisies(2007)

    Show 3 episodes · as Simone Hundin

    Motif score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Eye of the Dolphin(2006)

    as Tamika

    Motif score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Heroes(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Madeline Gibson

    Motif score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Batman Begins(2005)

    as Jessica

    Motif score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Submerged(2005)

    as Dr. Susan Chappell

    Motif score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Cathica Santini Khadeni

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • NY-LON (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 7 episodes · as Katherine

  • Hustle(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Nigella

    Motif score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Nip/Tuck(2003)

    Show 3 episodes · as Dr. Sarah Kwinda

    Motif score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Nancy Thurman

    Motif score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Murder in Mind (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Chloe

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Mala

    Motif score: 96th 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 45 titles from 1997 to 2026; peak year 2005.

Biggest box office

The Unholy (2021)

$31M worldwide

Highest rated

Profile (2018)

Motif 68th

Most popular right now

Black Lightning (2018)

Film career

19972026

Peak 2005 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 1 Motif title. 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.

  • 2005Screen debut· Submerged
  • 2018Career best· Profile

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting45 of 45: 45 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score68th

By decade

1990s1 · acting2000s16 · acting2010s20 · acting2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

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 Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Christine Adams' films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 31st percentile, the median of all 13; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 23rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

23rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

78thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Motif score across 35 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up15
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 35 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved13
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

Dreaming Whilst Black (2023)

78th percentile spread · 20% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Batman Begins (2005)

Motif 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; 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 Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif 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 Christine Adams' work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 Motif titles with content scores, violence & gore, profanity, alcohol & drugs and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles32–65 · median 61 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles13–46 · median 27 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 31
Profanity6 titles39–68 · median 50 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 35
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles28–62 · median 46 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles27–72 · median 65 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian 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 Christine Adams work with?

People who share at least 2 of Christine Adams' Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Michael D. Sellers shares the most, 2.

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Producers