What is Ellen McIntosh's latest movie?

Ellen McIntosh's most recent film is "The Hostages" (1975).

Is Ellen McIntosh a good actor?

Ellen McIntosh has an average audience rating of 3.8/10 across 11 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Where the Difference Begins, Life for Ruth, Downfall.

Ellen McIntosh

Q: What is the best movie of Ellen McIntosh?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Ellen McIntosh is "Where the Difference Begins" with a rating of 7.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Ellen McIntosh acted in?

Ellen McIntosh has been featured in at least 11 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

11Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 14, 1931

Birth Place: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK

Ellen McIntosh Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ellen McIntosh reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ellen McIntosh's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of Ellen McIntosh's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Where the Difference Begins, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Ellen McIntosh Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ellen McIntosh's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Where the Difference Begins (1961) movie poster

★7.0

Where the Difference Begins: A family gather together as their mother lies dying. Death brings conflicts into sharp focus - not least between brother

Where the Difference Begins

1961

★6.7

★6.7

Life for Ruth: John Harris finds himself ostracized and placed on trial for allowing his daughter Ruth to die. His religious beliefs fo

Life for Ruth

1962•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Downfall: Harold Crossley is a barrister and respected intellectual, but proves no match to his scheming young wife

Downfall

1964•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Girl on Approval: Sheila's fourteen. Her father abandoned her as a baby, her mum's in jail and she's stuck in a children's home. Every fam

Girl on Approval

1961•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

Stolen Hours: A woman diagnosed with a brain tumor falls in love with her doctor.

Stolen Hours

1963•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Ellen McIntosh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1975	The Hostages	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Sky Bike	Mrs. Smith	Flop	Similar →
1967	Queen of Scots	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Caves of Steel	Jessie Baley	Flop	Similar →
1964	Downfall	Jane Meldrum	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Silent Playground	Mavis Nugent	Flop	Similar →
1963	Stolen Hours	Miss Kendall	Average	Similar →
1962	The £20,000 Kiss	Ursula Clandon	Flop	Similar →
1962	Life for Ruth	Duty Sister	Hit	Similar →
1961	Where the Difference Begins	Janet	Hit	Similar →
1961	Girl on Approval	Mary Gardner	Average	Similar →

Ellen McIntosh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ellen McIntosh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ellen McIntosh is "Where the Difference Begins" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Ellen McIntosh acted in?

Ellen McIntosh has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ellen McIntosh?

Other notable films include "Life for Ruth", "Downfall", and "Girl on Approval".