Helena Zengel
ActingAbout Helena Zengel
Helena Zengel is a German actress. She is best known for her roles in the films System Crasher (2019) and News of the World (2020). After System Crasher won a number of international awards, Zengel was cast by Universal Pictures to play a leading role in the American Western film News of the World directed by the British film director Paul Greengrass, which was her first international film. In this adaptation of the 2016 novel of the same name by Canadian-American writer Paulette Jiles, which starred Tom Hanks as Captain Jefferson Kidd, Zengel stars as a 10-year-old German orphan named Johanna Leonberger who was raised by the Kiowa; most of her performance is in the Kiowa language. For her performance, Zengel received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Zengel also dubbed herself in the Italian, German, French and Spanish versions; the dubbing is limited to the lines she spoke in English.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Helena Zengel reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Helena Zengel'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Helena Zengel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in System Crasher, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Helena Zengel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Helena Zengel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Helena Zengel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Transamazonia | Rebecca Byrne | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Legend of Ochi | Yuri | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | A Christmas Number One | Nina Cutter | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | News of the World | Johanna Leonberger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Baby Bitchka | spielendes Mädchen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | System Crasher | Benni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Der gute Bulle | Fabienne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sommermärchen | Lilly Weyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dark Blue Girl | Luca | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Route B96 | Karlotta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Looping | Lilly | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Bloody Tennis | Heidi | Flop | Similar → |
Helena Zengel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Helena Zengel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helena Zengel is "System Crasher" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Helena Zengel acted in?
Helena Zengel has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Helena Zengel?
Other notable films include "Der gute Bulle", "News of the World", and "Dark Blue Girl".