Heikki Paavilainen

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

11Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 12, 1962

Birth Place: Valkeakoski, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heikki Paavilainen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Heikki Paavilainen'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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heikki Paavilainen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Winter War, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Heikki Paavilainen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Heikki Paavilainen's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

The Winter War: After Nazi Germany invades Poland in September 1939, Russia attacks Finland two months later. Finnish reservists leave h

The Winter War

1989•Drama

★6.0

Pidetty hiljainen mies (1995) movie poster

★6.0

Pidetty hiljainen mies: A short film about Kaista, his son Pasi, his ex-wife Elina, and Elina's brother Aleksi, whose spring is dragging on. Kai

Pidetty hiljainen mies

1995

★5.9

★5.9

Gotta Run!: Juuso, Late, and Pyry return from military service to their small village in the Finnish countryside. Finding work is di

Gotta Run!

1982•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Plainlands: Based on a novel of the same name by the Finnish author, Antti Tuuri, this delicious late-80's comedy builds its dark hu

Plainlands

1988•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Lakeuden kutsu: Businessman Erkki Hakala returns to Ostrobothnia after years in Florida and buys a metal workshop in Jalasjärvi from the

Lakeuden kutsu

2000•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heikki Paavilainen.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2005	Shadow of the Eagle	Vartiomies 1	Flop	Similar →
2001	Ponterosa	Jussi	Flop	Similar →
2000	Lakeuden kutsu	Markku Hakala	Average	Similar →
1999	Rakastin epätoivoista naista	Mikko	Flop	Similar →
1995	Pidetty hiljainen mies	-	Average	Similar →
1989	The Winter War	Vilho Erkkilä	Hit	Similar →
1988	Anna-Liisa	Johannes	Flop	Similar →
1988	Plainlands	Markku	Average	Similar →
1986	Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan	Young Prime Minister	Flop	Similar →
1985	Vääpeli Sadon tapaus	Kärnä	Flop	Similar →
1982	Gotta Run!	Pyry Kinnunen	Average	Similar →

Heikki Paavilainen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heikki Paavilainen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heikki Paavilainen is "The Winter War" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Heikki Paavilainen acted in?

Heikki Paavilainen has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heikki Paavilainen?

Other notable films include "Pidetty hiljainen mies", "Gotta Run!", and "Plainlands".