Rose McIver

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

35Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 10, 1988

Birth Place: Auckland, New Zealand

About Rose McIver

Frances Rose McIver (born 10 October 1988) is a New Zealand actress, now working and living in the US. Her major feature film debut came in 2009's The Lovely Bones; other works include the films Predicament, and Blinder; as well as guest appearances in New Zealand based shows Xena: Warrior Princess, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and Legend of the Seeker. McIver was a series regular on Power Rangers RPM, and she has recurring roles in both Showtime's Masters of Sex and on ABC's Once Upon a Time as Ariel. Since March 2015, she has starred as the lead in The CW's iZombie as medical examiner Olivia "Liv" Moore.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rose McIver reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Rose McIver's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rose McIver remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tangiwai: A Love Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Rose McIver Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rose McIver's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Tangiwai: A Love Story (2011) movie poster

★8.0

Tangiwai: A Love Story — The story of famous New Zealand cricketer, Bob Blair and his fiance Nerissa Love, whose young life was shattered by the

Tangiwai: A Love Story

2011•Drama

★7.9

★7.9

Warning Labels — Two workers for the Center For Disease Control meet for drinks, only to discover that love is the most hazardous thing o

Warning Labels

2015•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

The Piano — When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited daughter to the wilderness of nineteenth-century New Zealand, she

The Piano

1993•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

The Answers — Immediately after his death, the victim of a car crash gets answers to every question he's ever had about his life, incl

The Answers

2015•Comedy

★7.1

★7.1

The Lovely Bones — After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family -- and her ki

The Lovely Bones

2009•Fantasy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rose McIver.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Next Exit	Heather	Average	Similar →
2020	The Princess Switch: Switched Again	Queen Amber	Hit	Similar →
2019	A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby	Queen Amber	Average	Similar →
2019	Daffodils	Rose	Flop	Similar →
2018	A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding	Amber	Average	Similar →
2018	Brampton's Own	Rachel	Flop	Similar →
2017	A Christmas Prince	Amber	Hit	Similar →
2015	Queen of Carthage	Jane (voice)	Average	Similar →
2015	Coward	Ohpelia	Flop	Similar →
2015	Mattresside	Sue	Flop	Similar →
2015	Warning Labels	Jessie	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	The Answers	Paige	Hit	Similar →
2014	Petals on the Wind	Cathy Dollanganger	Hit	Similar →
2013	Brightest Star	Charlotte	Flop	Similar →
2013	Blinder	Sammy Walton	Flop	Similar →
2013	The Sorrows	-	Flop	Similar →
2011	Tangiwai: A Love Story	Nerissa Love	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Predicament	Maybelle	Flop	Similar →
2010	Dangerous Ride	Renee	Flop	Similar →
2009	The Lovely Bones	Lindsey Salmon	Hit	Similar →
2009	Power Rangers RPM: Race For Corinth	Summer Landsdown	Average	Similar →
2009	Power Rangers RPM: Start Your Engines	Summer Landsdown	Average	Similar →
2007	Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board	Valerie	Average	Similar →
2007	Knickers	Emily	Flop	Similar →
2006	Ozzie	Caitlin	Flop	Similar →
2004	Maiden Voyage	Jenny	Flop	Similar →
2003	Eddie's Million Dollar Cook Off	Hannah	Average	Similar →
2002	Murder in Greenwich	Sheila McGuire	Flop	Similar →
2002	Toy Love	Lucy	Flop	Similar →
1998	Flying	Josie	Flop	Similar →
1997	Topless Women Talk About Their Lives	Sally	Flop	Similar →
1994	Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur	Ilea	Average	Similar →
1994	Hercules in the Underworld	Ilea	Average	Similar →
1994	Hercules and the Amazon Women	Girl (Hydra)	Average	Similar →
1993	The Piano	Angel	Hit	Similar →

Rose McIver - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rose McIver?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rose McIver is "Tangiwai: A Love Story" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Rose McIver acted in?

Rose McIver has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rose McIver?

Other notable films include "Warning Labels", "The Piano", and "The Answers".