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Anja Pohjola

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
23Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 14, 1931
Birth Place: Loimaa, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anja Pohjola reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Anja Pohjola'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anja Pohjola remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Aliisa, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Anja Pohjola Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anja Pohjola's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Aliisa (1970) movie poster
★8.0

Aliisa: The problems faced by a pensioner living on a low income in Finland in the late 1960s.

Aliisa

1970•Drama
★7.5
Kun lesket lempivät (1974) movie poster
★7.5

Kun lesket lempivät: Simo Kämäräinen, a widowed cottage owner, and his chairman leave with marriage intentions for Juva. A play based on Maij

Kun lesket lempivät

1974
★7.2
Rautatie (1973) movie poster
★7.2

Rautatie: Matti and Liisa are two farmers who become curious to see the first railroads in Lapinlahti, Finland.

Rautatie

1973•Drama
★6.8
Here, Beneath the North Star (1968) movie poster
★6.8

Here, Beneath the North Star: Täällä Pohjantähden alla is based on the book with the same title. It is a story of the little village. The movie starts

Here, Beneath the North Star

1968•History
★6.4
Akseli and Elina (1970) movie poster
★6.4

Akseli and Elina: A former Red Rebellion leader returns home after being imprisoned for his participation in the Finnish Civil War, but so

Akseli and Elina

1970•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anja Pohjola.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 The Dinosaur Self Average Similar →
2018 Jill, Joy and the Sleeping Clock Ulpukka's mother Flop Similar →
2004 Harbour Brothers Amanda Flop Similar →
2004 Uuno Turhapuro – This Is My Life Anni Flop Similar →
2002 Kymmenen riivinrautaa Mrs. Nilsen Flop Similar →
2001 On the Road to Emmaus Ranen mummo Average Similar →
1999 Little Sister Story Teller Flop Similar →
1993 The Land of Happiness Mummo Average Similar →
1992 The Prodigal Son Police Office Clerk Flop Similar →
1986 Lumikit rouva Lindqvist Flop Similar →
1985 Raamit ränniin Grandmother Flop Similar →
1980 Martinin rikos Fredrika Flop Similar →
1979 Juhannushäät äiti Flop Similar →
1975 Professori Uuno D.G. Turhapuro Elisabethin äiti Average Similar →
1974 Kun lesket lempivät Illikaisen Suso Super Hit Similar →
1973 Rautatie Liisa Hit Similar →
1973 Pohjantähti - Average Similar →
1972 Hiekkakuningas Hurmeen vaimo Flop Similar →
1970 Akseli and Elina Alma Koskela Average Similar →
1970 Aliisa - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Vodkaa, komisario Palmu Mrs. Palmu Flop Similar →
1968 Here, Beneath the North Star Alma Koskela Hit Similar →
1963 Commando Assault Esikuntalotta Average Similar →

Anja Pohjola - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anja Pohjola?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anja Pohjola is "Aliisa" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Anja Pohjola acted in?

Anja Pohjola has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anja Pohjola?

Other notable films include "Kun lesket lempivät", "Rautatie", and "Here, Beneath the North Star".