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Alberta Watson

Alberta Watson

Actor · Died March 21, 2015, aged 60 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Faith Susan Alberta Watson (March 6, 1955 - March 21, 2015), known professionally as Alberta Watson, was a Canadian film and television actress known for her versatile roles. She gained recognition for her performances in various films and TV shows, including roles in the films "Hackers," "The Sweet Hereafter," and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Watson also appeared in popular TV series such as "24," "La Femme Nikita," and "The Outer Limits." Her career showcased her talent across diverse genres, earning her acclaim as a skilled and adaptable actress. Watson's work left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 6, 1955
Died
March 21, 2015 (aged 60)
From
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Works as
Actor
Titles
43 on MovieCove · 82 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 27Up 47% in 30 days

What are Alberta Watson's films like?

Across their 29 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Drama11 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 32nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Thriller2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 23rd percentile
: browse their Thriller 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
28%
Self
22%
Bonds
18%
Survival
14%
Power
9%
Society
7%
Ideas
2%
Justice10 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds10 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 28 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 7 · Dark 16

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

Grounded 22 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 12 · Intense 13

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

Steady 12 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 3

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

Straight-faced 20 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 17 · Even-paced 11 · 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 11 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 6

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 6 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 12

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

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 14 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

11 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 5 of 11 analyzed roles.

Ally
5 of 11
Shadow
2 of 11
Mentor
2 of 11
Threshold guardian
1 of 11
Shapeshifter
1 of 11
Show the 11 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
20
Melancholic
14
Dread
7
Warm
7
Contemplative
9
Other
19

How their films linger

Haunting10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous9

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 Alberta Watson's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 28 of their 43 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (18).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Alberta Watson'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

82 credits, 43 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Nikita(2010)

    Show 9 episodes · as Senator Madeline Pierce

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Helen(2009)

    as Dr. Sherman

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

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

    as Mary Rutherford

  • Growing Op (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Marilla

  • The Border(2008)

    Show 10 episodes · as Minister Suzanne Fleischer

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Heartland(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Sarah Craven

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Away from Her(2006)

    as Dr. Fischer

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • The Lookout(2007)

    as Barbara Pratt

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Citizen Duane(2006)

    as Bonnie Balfour

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Angela's Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 5 episodes · as Lydia Anderson

  • At the Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 4 episodes · as Camille

  • A Lobster Tale(2006)

    as Martha Brewer

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Million Dollar Murder(2005)

    as Ted's Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Chava Rosenfarb-Morgentaler

  • Run Away Home(2004)

    as Liz Anderson

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • My Brother's Keeper(2004)

    as Helen Woods

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Irish Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Anne Phelan

  • Show Me Yours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 8 episodes · as Toni Bane

  • The Prince and Me(2004)

    as Amy Morgan

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • The Risen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Amanda Knowles

  • 1-800-Missing(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Mastriani

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • Penguins Behind Bars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Babs

  • Puppets Who Kill(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The Wild Dogs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Natalie

  • Guilt by Association(2002)

    as Angie

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Chasing Cain II: Face (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Detective Denise McGoogan

  • 24(2001)

    Show 12 episodes · as Erin Driscoll

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Art of Woo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Caterin

  • Hedwig and the Angry Inch(2001)

    as Hansel's Mom

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • After the Harvest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Amelia Gare

  • Tart(2001)

    as Lily Storm

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Chasing Cain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Denise McGoogan

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

    as Fiona

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

    as Simone

  • Soul Food (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Olivia Delaney

  • The Life Before This(1999)

    as Nita

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • The Girl Next Door(1998)

    as Mary Bradley

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Seeds of Doubt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Jennifer Kingsley

  • The Sweet Hereafter(1997)

    as Risa Walker

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • La Femme Nikita(1997)

    Show 88 episodes · as Madeline · as Madeline A.I.

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Giant Mine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Peggy Witte

  • The Newsroom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 4 episodes · as Susan

  • Sweet Angel Mine(1996)

    as Megan

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Shoemaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Anna

  • Gotti(1996)

    as Victoria Gotti

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • A Child Is Missing(1995)

    as Agent Lynette Graham

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Hackers(1995)

    as Lauren Murphy

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Outer Limits(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Lynda Tillman

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence(1994)

    as Deborah Walsh Bradford

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Spanking the Monkey(1994)

    as Susan Aibelli

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Matrix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Marie Sands

  • Relentless: Mind of a Killer(1993)

    as Ellen Giancola

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Zebrahead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Phyliss

  • The Hitman(1991)

    as Christine De Vera

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Angela Brandt · as Miss Hanley

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Destiny To Order (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Thalia / Marla / Nicole

  • Grand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Andrea

  • Island Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Nina Delaney

  • Shannon's Deal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Terry Lomax

  • Red Earth, White Earth(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Buck James (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 19 episodes · as Dr. Rebecca Meyer

  • White of the Eye(1987)

    as Anne Mason

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Street Legal(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Maria Lopez · as Mercedes Puentes

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Women of Valor(1986)

    as Lt. Helen Prescott

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Fortune Dane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Amy Steiner

  • Kane & Abel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 3 episodes · as Zofia Rosnovski

  • The Equalizer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Carla Holden · as Taffy Gould

  • Murder in Space(1985)

    as Dominica Mastrelli

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • I Am a Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Suzanne

  • Best Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Dinah

  • The Keep(1983)

    as Eva Cuza

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Hitchhiker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Jill Friedlander

  • The Soldier(1982)

    as Susan Goodman

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Dirty Tricks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Tony

  • Hill Street Blues(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Prostitute

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Black Mirror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Tina

  • War Brides (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Norma

  • Virus(1980)

    as Litha (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Stone Cold Dead(1979)

    as Olivia Page

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Power Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Donna

  • In Praise of Older Women(1978)

    as Mitzi

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • King of Kensington (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Mitzi

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 82 titles from 1975 to 2010; peak year 1982.

Biggest box office

The Prince and Me (2004)

$38M worldwide

Highest rated

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

La Femme Nikita (1997)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19752010

Peak 1982 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. 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
Acting82 of 82: 82 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score44th

By decade

1970s4 · acting1980s21 · acting1990s22 · acting2000s34 · acting2010s1 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 16 roles
8297

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 Alberta Watson's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 38th percentile, the median of all 32; across their 28 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 35th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Approval · how many liked their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Reach · how many have seen their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Midcredits score across 43 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th17
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 43 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed25

Most divisive · actor

Citizen Duane (2006)

86th percentile spread · 39% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)

Midcredits 96th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 24 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 46. 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 Alberta Watson's work okay for kids?

Across up to 10 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and sex & nudity run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore7 titles15–71 · median 56 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity10 titles29–67 · median 55 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 40 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles29–55 · median 41 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 42 · moderateMedian 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 Alberta Watson work with?

People who share at least 2 of Alberta Watson's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jonathan Goldsmith shares the most, 3.

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles