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Neve McIntosh

Neve McIntosh

Actor · Born April 9, 1972 (54) · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK

Neve McIntosh (born Carol McIntosh; April 9, 1972) is a Scottish actress. She is best known for her role as Madame Vastra in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, and as Lori in the acclaimed psychological drama miniseries Half Man (2026) .

Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 9, 1972 (54)
From
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
31 on MovieCove · 52 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 26Up 3% in 30 days

What are Neve McIntosh's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
30%
Morality
22%
Bonds
18%
Society
13%
Self
8%
Power
6%
Ideas
2%
Survival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 4

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

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 4 · 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 1

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

Resolved 3 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 5
Shadow
1 of 5
Shapeshifter
1 of 5
Mentor
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Melancholic
7
Dread
5
Bittersweet
3
Warm
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic2
  • 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 Neve McIntosh's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 23 of their 31 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Neve McIntosh'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

52 credits, 31 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Half Man(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · as Lori

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • The Chemistry of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 3 episodes · as Josie Fraser

  • The Small Hand (Ghost Story)(2019)

    as Denisa Parsons

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Cheat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 4 episodes · as Harriet

  • Tin Star(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Georgia Simmons

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • Guerrilla(2017)

    Show 6 episodes · as Emily Pence

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all shows

  • The Replacement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 3 episodes · as Kay Gillies

  • Social Suicide(2015)

    as Hetty Dalton

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Critical(2015)

    Show 13 episodes · as Mrs. Nicola Hicklin

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Doctor Who: Deep Breath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Madame Vastra

  • Doctor Who at the Proms(2013)

    as Host - Madame Vastra

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Shetland(2013)

    Show 12 episodes · as Kate Kilmuir

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith(2013)

    as Madame Vastra

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Ripper Street(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Raine

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Doctor Who: The Snowmen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Madame Vastra

  • Doctor Who: Vastra Investigates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Vastra

  • Doctor Who: The Great Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Vastra

  • Death in Paradise(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Nicky Hoskins

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Case Histories(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Joanna Hunter

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The Be All and End All(2009)

    as Kate

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Accused (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Roz Black

  • Single Father(2010)

    Show 4 episodes · as Anna

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

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

    Show 1 episode · as The Woman

  • Salvage(2009)

    as Beth

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Law & Order: UK(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Inspector George Gently(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Sarah Simmons

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Spring 1941(2007)

    as Young Clara Plank

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Low Winter Sun(2006)

    as Det Sgt Daniella 'Dani' Bonetti

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Trouble with Men and Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Deborah

  • The Ghost Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Rare Books and Manuscripts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Jess

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 4 episodes · as Alaya · as Alaya / Restac · as Madame Vastra

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Agatha Christie's Marple(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Martine

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Im (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Call Register (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Amanda

  • Bodies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 17 episodes · as Donna Rix

  • Murder City(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • One Last Chance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Barbara

  • Sea of Souls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Karen O'Rourke

  • Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie(2003)

    as Rita Gorrie

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Hound of the Baskervilles(2002)

    as Beryl Stapleton

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Gypsy Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Natalie

  • The Inspector Lynley Mysteries(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Olivia Whitelaw

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Doc Martin(2001)

    as Rita Gorrie

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Look (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Wendy

  • Lady Audley's Secret(2000)

    as Lucy / Lady Audley

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Gormenghast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 4 episodes · as Lady Fuchsia Groan

  • Psychos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dr Kate Millar

  • Plunkett & Macleane(1999)

    as Liz

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Leading Man(1996)

    as Cashier

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Renegade(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Connie

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Casualty(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Eileen Naysmith

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 51 titles from 1986 to 2026; peak year 2013.

Biggest box office

The Be All and End All (2009)

$68K worldwide

Highest rated

Half Man (2026)

Midcredits 89th

Film career

19862026

Peak 2013 · at the high point of their film career. 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.

  • 1996Screen debut· The Leading Man
  • 2009First top-billed film· Salvage
  • 2026Best so far· Half Man

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting51 of 51: 51 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score71st

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s4 · acting2000s25 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 14% of 7 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 Neve McIntosh's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 59th percentile, the median of all 14; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 31 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up15
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 31 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser15
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Guerrilla (2017)

71st percentile spread · 26% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Doctor Who at the Proms (2013)

Midcredits 95th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 45. 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.

Who does Neve McIntosh work with?

People who share at least 2 of Neve McIntosh's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Bruce Webb shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers