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Lucy Punch

Lucy Punch

Actor, also producer and writer · Born December 30, 1977 (48) · London, England, UK

Lucy Punch (born 30 December 1977) is a British actress. She has appeared in the films Ella Enchanted (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Dinner for Schmucks, (both 2010) and Into the Woods (2014). She is also known for her role as Amy in Bad Teacher (2011), Amanda in the BBC series Motherland and Esmé Squalor in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 30, 1977 (48)
From
London, England, UK
Works as
Actor, also producer and writer
Titles
60 on MovieCove · 83 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 28Down 18% in 30 days

What are Lucy Punch's films like?

Across their 33 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy23 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: 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
41%
Self
26%
Morality
12%
Survival
10%
Society
6%
Ideas
3%
Power
3%
Romantic love12 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship10 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception7 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth7 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 26 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 18 · Serious 4 · Dark 4

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

Grounded 18 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 4

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

Gentle 9 · Charged 12 · Intense 5

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

Steady 10 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 6

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 3 · Some laughs 11 · Funny 12

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

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 18 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 19 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 21 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Shapeshifter: 3 of 10 analyzed roles.

Shapeshifter
3 of 10
Shadow
2 of 10
Hero
2 of 10
Ally
1 of 10
Herald
1 of 10
Trickster
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
17
Joyful
12
Warm
9
Romantic
10
Bittersweet
10
Other
28

How their films linger

Feel-good20 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun16 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet13
  • Ambiguous8
  • Cyclical2

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 Punch's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 52 of their 60 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (27).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Lucy Punch'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

83 credits, 60 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Audacity(2026)

    Show 8 episodes · as Lili Park-Hoffsteader

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Jingle Bell Heist(2025)

    as Cynthia Sterling

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Nuked(2024)

    as Penelope

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Amandaland(2025)

    Show 12 episodes · as Amanda

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • No Good Deed(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Trish

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • I'm Beginning to See the Light(2025)

    as Sheryl

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • How to Date Billy Walsh(2024)

    as Lilly Arnold

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Animal Control(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · as Fiona Holcomb

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Motherland: Last Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Amanda

  • Confess, Fletch(2022)

    as Tatiana Tasserly

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Book of Love(2022)

    as Jen Spencer

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Silent Night(2021)

    as Bella

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • The Prince(2021)

    Show 12 episodes · as Kate Middleton (voice)

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Gossip Girl(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Saskia Bates

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • With/In: Volume 1(2021)

    as Lucy (segment "Leap")

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Bloods(2021)

    Show 16 episodes · as Jo

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • How to Build a Girl(2019)

    as Sylvia Plath

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Avenue 5(2020)

    Show 4 episodes · as Dawn Djopi

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • What We Do in the Shadows(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Lilith

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Judy & Punch(2019)

    Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Conners(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Kyle's Mom

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • You, Me and Him(2017)

    as Olivia

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Motherland(2016)

    Show 17 episodes · as Amanda

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • The Female Brain(2017)

    as Lexi

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • A Series of Unfortunate Events(2017)

    Show 14 episodes · as Esmé Squalor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The Meddler(2015)

    as Emily

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • She's Funny That Way(2014)

    as Kandi

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Into the Woods(2014)

    as Lucinda

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Cake(2014)

    as Nurse Gayle

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Yellow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Amanda

  • Someone Marry Barry(2014)

    as Melanie Miller

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Hello Ladies(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Mother

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • The Goldfish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as The Goldfish (voice)

  • Cottage Country(2013)

    as Masha

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Stand Up Guys(2012)

    as Wendy

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Stars in Shorts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Julie

  • The Procession (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Julie

  • Ben and Kate(2012)

    Show 13 episodes · as BJ 'Beatrice Joan' Harrison

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • The Wedding Video (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Saskia

  • The Giant Mechanical Man(2012)

    as Pauline

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Playhouse Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Venitia

  • New Girl(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Genevieve

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • A Good Old Fashioned Orgy(2011)

    as Kate

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Bad Teacher(2011)

    as Amy Squirrel

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Elektra Luxx(2010)

    as Dolores

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Take Me Home Tonight(2011)

    as Shelly

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • A Little Bit of Heaven(2011)

    as Sarah Walker

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger(2010)

    as Charmaine

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Vexed(2010)

    Show 3 episodes · as DI Kate Bishop

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Dinner for Schmucks(2010)

    as Darla

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • (Untitled)(2009)

    as The Clarinet

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • 1% (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Candace

  • Big Breaks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Alexis

  • Fairy Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Fenola Gay

  • St. Trinian's(2007)

    as Verity Thwaites

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Omid Djalili Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 12 episodes · as Miss Fanny Dashett

  • Ladies and Gentlemen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Alice

  • Comedy Showcase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Alice

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

    as Blonde in Don't Trailer (uncredited)

  • Hot Fuzz(2007)

    as Eve Draper

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • The Sarah Silverman Program.(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Sally

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Are You Ready for Love? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Melanie

  • The Class(2006)

    Show 19 episodes · as Holly Ellenbogen

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Stingray (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Lucy

  • Festival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Nicky Romanowski

  • The Life and Death of Peter Sellers(2004)

    as Lead Stewardess

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Being Julia(2004)

    as Avice Crichton

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Doc Martin(2004)

    Show 24 episodes · as Elaine Denham

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Ella Enchanted(2004)

    as Hattie

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Dinotopia(2002)

    Show as Shayna

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • Come Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Amy

  • Greenfingers(2000)

    as Holly

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • My Family(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Sarah

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • The 10th Kingdom(2000)

    Show 5 episodes · as Sally Peep

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Cinderella(2000)

    as Regan

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • People Like Us(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Kate

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Let Them Eat Cake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 6 episodes · as Eveline

  • Big Bad World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 16 episodes · as Melissa

  • Days Like These (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 13 episodes · as Helen Foreman

  • Midsomer Murders(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Melissa Townsend

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Renford Rejects (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 52 episodes · as Sue White

  • Poirot(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Janet

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Leap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 82 titles, 81 of them dated from 1989 to 2026; peak year 2011.

Biggest box office

Bad Teacher (2011)

$216M worldwide

Highest rated

Motherland (2016)

Midcredits 89th

Most popular right now

Bad Teacher (2011)

Film career

19892026

Peak 2011 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 6 MovieCove titles. 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
Acting82 of 82: 82 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score47th

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s6 · acting2000s25 · acting2010s31 · acting2020s18 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 32 roles
000515

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.

How do Lucy Punch's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of all 35; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 36th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

91stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 60 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th14
  • 25th to 49th26
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 60 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser24
  • Broadly Agreed10
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

The Prince (2021)

94th percentile spread · 34% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Hot Fuzz (2007)

Midcredits 97th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 26 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 43. 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 Punch's work okay for kids?

Across up to 22 MovieCove titles with content scores, profanity and alcohol & drugs run heavier than most films and violence & gore and frightening / intense lighter.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore15 titles23–66 · median 33 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity22 titles21–51 · median 30 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity19 titles38–85 · median 61 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs13 titles31–76 · median 54 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense11 titles7–63 · median 10 · minimallighter 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 Lucy Punch work with?

People who share at least 2 of Lucy Punch's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Joanna Lumley shares the most, 3.

Actors

Producers

Mixed roles