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Helmut Rühl

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
10Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1955
Birth Place: Tuttlingen, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Helmut Rühl reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Helmut Rühl'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Helmut Rühl remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Killing Is My Business, Honey, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Helmut Rühl Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helmut Rühl's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
Killing Is My Business, Honey (2009) movie poster
★6.7

Killing Is My Business, Honey: A hit man whose mission is to prevent the printing of a tell-all book written by a former Mafioso, falls in love with th

Killing Is My Business, Honey

2009•Comedy
★6.1
The Good Neighbor (2011) movie poster
★6.1

The Good Neighbor: The budding friendship between two very different neighbors takes a tragic turn when David runs over a young woman and c

The Good Neighbor

2011•Drama
★5.6
The Red Room (2010) movie poster
★5.6

The Red Room: A man and two women are trying their luck in the red room in the countryside. The older (but therefore not wiser) Fred,

The Red Room

2010•Drama
★5.3
SommerHundeSöhne (2005) movie poster
★5.3

SommerHundeSöhne: Summer is the time to travel, enjoy life, and do or leave what you want. A motor home with two occupants makes its way s

SommerHundeSöhne

2005•Comedy
★5.0
21:37 (2009) movie poster
★5.0

21:37: In 2005 Berlin, 28-year-old Katja juggles acting ambitions, night-shifts, and a shared flat. Her role in Chekhov’s “The

21:37

2009•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Helmut Rühl.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 The Good Neighbor Kommissar Wagner Average Similar →
2010 The Red Room Rechtsanwalt Average Similar →
2010 Kalte Karibik Bürgermeister Flop Similar →
2009 Kill Your Darling Alexandre Legrand Flop Similar →
2009 21:37 Obdachloser Flop Similar →
2009 Killing Is My Business, Honey Björn Hit Similar →
2007 Balkan Traffic Dr. Gronsch Flop Similar →
2006 Drawn in Blood Rudnik Flop Similar →
2005 SommerHundeSöhne Franks Onkel Flop Similar →
2004 Fliehendes Land Vater Flop Similar →

Helmut Rühl - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helmut Rühl?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helmut Rühl is "Killing Is My Business, Honey" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Helmut Rühl acted in?

Helmut Rühl has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helmut Rühl?

Other notable films include "The Good Neighbor", "The Red Room", and "SommerHundeSöhne".