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Elizabeth Saunders

Elizabeth Saunders

Actor · Born September 26, 1966 (60) · Bristol, England, UK

Elizabeth Saunders is a Canadian stage and screen actress and director. She holds an BFA in Acting from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 26, 1966 (60)
From
Bristol, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
40 on MovieCove · 51 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 156 days to Oct 27Up 8% in 30 days

What are Elizabeth Saunders' films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.

Genres

Animation3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 38th 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
29%
Survival
20%
Self
15%
Morality
15%
Society
12%
Power
5%
Ideas
4%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 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 4 · Serious 3 · Dark 2

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 2 · Intense 3

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 3 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 1

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 4 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 4

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

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
2 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4
Herald
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Warm
5
Dread
5
Melancholic
5
Hopeful
4
Other
6

How their films linger

Feel-good5 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 aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

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 Elizabeth Saunders' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 33 of their 40 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Elizabeth Saunders' 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

51 credits, 40 with a MovieCove page.

  • Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Barb

  • 40 Acres(2024)

    as Augusta Taylor

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Shrouds(2024)

    as Gray Foner

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Greenhorn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Carter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Warren

  • Guess Who(2024)

    as Edith

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Door Mouse(2022)

    as The Dame

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • All My Puny Sorrows(2021)

    as Marta

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • From(2022)

    Show 40 episodes · as Donna

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • SurrealEstate(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Catherine Owens

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Clarice(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bea Love

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Girl(2020)

    as Mama

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Disappearance at Clifton Hill(2019)

    as Bev Mole

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Transplant(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Rita Carter

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • V-Wars(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Belinda

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • The Most Magnificent Thing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Neighbour Lady (voice)

  • When Hope Calls(2019)

    Show 15 episodes · as Eleanor Winters

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Frankie Drake Mysteries(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Van Clef

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Alias Grace(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Honey

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • It(2017)

    as Mrs. Starret

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Private Eyes(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Georgina Longford

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Schitt's Creek(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Conference Attendee

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Strain(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · as Carla Davis

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Remedy(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Catherine Pollock

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Orphan Black(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Anita Bowers

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Franklin and Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 103 episodes · as Mrs. Turtle (voice)

  • Rookie Blue(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Nurse Simons

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Too Late to Say Goodbye(2009)

    as Kelly Comeau

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Amelia(2009)

    as Louise Thaden

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Spliced(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Motherly (voice)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Nurse.Fighter.Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Eva

  • Murdoch Mysteries(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Gracie Saunders

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy(2006)

    as Dr. Meadows

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Brave New Girl(2004)

    as Bursar (as Elizabeth Brown)

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Back to School with Franklin(2003)

    as Mrs. Turtle

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Interrogation of Michael Crowe(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • A Nero Wolfe Mystery(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Madam #1

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Franklin's Magic Christmas(2001)

    as Mrs. Turtle (voice)

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Santa Who?(2000)

    as Nancy (as Elizabeth Brown)

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery(2000)

    as mrs. Horan

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Franklin and the Green Knight: The Movie(2000)

    as Mrs. Turtle

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Boondock Saints(1999)

    as Reporter #2

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • When Husbands Cheat(1998)

    as Sid

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Franklin(1997)

    Show 156 episodes · as Mrs. Turtle (voice)

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Penelope Benson (as Elizabeth Brown)

  • North Shore Fish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Maureen

  • The Pretender(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Nurse(uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Goosebumps(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Penelope Benson

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Small Gifts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Angela

  • Life After Hockey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Almost Partners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Margo Clevitch

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 49 titles from 1987 to 2025; peak year 2025.

Biggest box office

The Shrouds (2024)

$1.5M worldwide

Highest rated

When Hope Calls (2019)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

From (2022)

Film career

19872025

Peak 2025 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting49 of 49: 49 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score65th

By decade

1980s2 · acting1990s8 · acting2000s12 · acting2010s13 · acting2020s14 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · 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 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.

How do Elizabeth Saunders' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 20; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 47th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 40 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 40 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Brave New Girl (2004)

90th percentile spread · 35% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2000)

Midcredits 94th · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 42. 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 Elizabeth Saunders' work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 90 · severeMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 35 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 61 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 85 · severeMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Elizabeth Saunders work with?

People who share at least 2 of Elizabeth Saunders' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; John Van Bruggen shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers