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Sara Stewart

Sara Stewart

Actor · Born June 28, 1966 (60) · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Sara Stewart is a versatile Scottish actress recognized for her prolific work across British television, film, and theater. Born in Edinburgh to American parents, she holds dual British and American citizenship and trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 28, 1966 (60)
From
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
49 on MovieCove · 68 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 64 days to Oct 27Down 15% in 30 days

What are Sara Stewart's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile
: browse their Comedy 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
Morality
37%
Bonds
23%
Self
15%
Survival
11%
Ideas
6%
Society
4%
Power
4%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
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 0

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 5 · Intense 1

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

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 5 · 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 4 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Melancholic
8
Hopeful
5
Dread
3
Warm
2
Other
10

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous7
  • Cyclical1

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 Sara Stewart's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 43 of their 49 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on BritBox (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sara Stewart'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

68 credits, 49 with a MovieCove page.

  • Mrs Sidhu Investigates(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Bridget Anderson

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Empire of Light(2022)

    as Brenda Ellis

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Cell 8(2022)

    Show 5 episodes · as Alice Finnigan

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • The Fall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Janet

  • Dalgliesh(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Venetia Aldridge

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • La Fortuna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · as Jueza Ellis

  • Enjoy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Laura

  • Grace(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Fernanda Robinson

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • State of the Union(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Cathy

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The Princess Switch(2018)

    as Caroline Wyndham

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Lady Tatiana Mortimer

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Transformers: The Last Knight(2017)

    as Viviane's Mum

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Billionaire Ransom(2016)

    as Lisa Hartmann

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • The Night Manager(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Barbara Vandon

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Unforgotten(2015)

    Show 6 episodes · as Mel Hollis

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Fear of Water (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Helen

  • Doctor Foster: A Woman Scorned(2015)

    Show as Susie Parks

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The Face of an Angel(2014)

    as Sarah

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Miracle Landing on the Hudson(2014)

    as Pam Seagle

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Quirke(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Rose Crawford

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Philomena(2013)

    as Marcia Weller

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Side by Side (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Janice Dear

  • Crossing Lines(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Lydia Hanbury

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Father Brown(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Lady Margot Hawthorne

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Sightseers(2012)

    as Blond Boy's Mother

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Bettina Haussman

  • Pramface(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel(2011)

    as Madge's Daughter

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Fresh Meat(2011)

    Show 5 episodes · as Professor Jean Shales

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Prisoner(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · as 1891

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • The Take (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 4 episodes · as Patricia

  • A Summer in Genoa(2008)

    as Susanna

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Above Suspicion(2009)

    Show 3 episodes · as Andrea Lesser

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Demons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Ashes to Ashes(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Gaynor Mason

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Secret Diary of a Call Girl(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Fiona

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Medium Rare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Camille

  • Robin Hood(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Gil Mayo Mysteries(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Hope Hendrick

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • A Very Social Secretary(2005)

    as Carole Caplin

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Tristram Shandy(2005)

    as Joanna

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Batman Begins(2005)

    as Martha Wayne

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Sugar Rush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 20 episodes · as Stella

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Computer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Life Begins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Yvonne

  • London Voodoo(2004)

    as Sarah

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • New Tricks(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Lulu Questor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • 3 Blind Mice(2003)

    as Thomas's Boss

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Wire in the Blood(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Patricia

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • NCS: Manhunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Waking the Dead(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Claire Yardley

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • As If (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Counsellor

  • Too Much Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Tracey Jo

  • Rebus(2000)

    Show 4 episodes · as DCI Gill Templer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Monarch of the Glen(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • People Like Us(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Winslow Boy(1999)

    as Miss Barnes, Beacon Reporter

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Mrs. Brown(1997)

    as Princess Alexandra

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Midsomer Murders(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Carolyn Armitage · as Miranda Darnley

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Hetty Wainthropp Investigates(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs Laura Swinbank

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • A Touch of Frost(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Martine Phillips

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The House of Eliott (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Francine Baily

  • Drop the Dead Donkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 4 episodes · as Jenny

  • Poirot(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Jane Olivera

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Heather Lane

  • Taggart(1983)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Minder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Susie

  • Slow-Down (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Thalia

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 67 titles, 66 of them dated from 1979 to 2023; peak year 2013.

Biggest box office

Mrs. Brown (1997)

$9.2M worldwide

Highest rated

The Winslow Boy (1999)

Midcredits 87th

Most popular right now

The Princess Switch (2018)

Film career

19792023

Peak 2013 · 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.

  • 1990Screen debut· Drop the Dead Donkey
  • 1997First film· Mrs Brown

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting67 of 67: 67 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score72nd

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s3 · acting1990s8 · acting2000s26 · acting2010s20 · acting2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 12 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 Sara Stewart's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 64th percentile, the median of all 17; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 49 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up24
  • 50th to 74th16
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

30 of their 49 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser30
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

London Voodoo (2004)

82nd percentile spread · 52% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Batman Begins (2005)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 8 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 Sara Stewart's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 44 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

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

Who does Sara Stewart work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sara Stewart's MovieCove titles; Victoria Hamilton shares the most, 2.