Joseph Goebbels
ActingAbout Joseph Goebbels
Paul Joseph Goebbels (German: [ˈpaʊ̯l ˈjoːzɛf ˈɡœbl̩s]; 29 October 1897 – 1 May 1945) was a German Nazi politician and philologist who was the Gauleiter (district leader) of Berlin, chief propagandist for the Nazi Party, and then Reich Minister of Propaganda from 1933 to 1945. He was one of Adolf Hitler's closest and most devoted followers, known for his skills in public speaking and his deeply virulent antisemitism which was evident in his publicly voiced views. He advocated progressively harsher discrimination, including the extermination of the Jews in the Holocaust.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joseph Goebbels reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Joseph Goebbels's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joseph Goebbels remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Secrets of the Nazi Criminals, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Joseph Goebbels Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joseph Goebbels's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joseph Goebbels.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Riefenstahl | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Filmmakers for the Prosecution | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Wannsee Conference: The Documentary | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Belgique nazie | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Leni Riefenstahl - The End of a Myth | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Stalin and the Katyn Massacre | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Most Dangerous Man in Europe: Otto Skorzeny's After War | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Winter Journey | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Karajan: Portrait of a Maestro | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Phoney War | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Storm Front in Mayo | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Who was Hitler | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Clouzot Scandal | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | 100 Years of the UFA | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Hitler's Hollywood | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dawn of the Nazis | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | From Caligari to Hitler | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hitler and the Apostles of Evil | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Nazis in the CIA | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Man Who Was There | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nazi Titanic | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | 180 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Soviet Story | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Goebbels Experiment | Self (archival footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Hidden Führer: Debating the Enigma of Hitler's Sexuality | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Tramp and the Dictator | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Urlaub im Dritten Reich - Kraft durch Freude | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sunshine | Self - Beside Hitler (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Last Days | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Flight North | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Genocide | Self (archive footage) (as Josef Goebbels) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Hitler: A Career | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Swastika | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Triumph Over Violence | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Secrets of the Nazi Criminals | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Hitler an der Macht | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | So war der deutsche Landser | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Adolf Hitler - Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Führer: Dokumente der Zeitgeschichte | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Distant Journey | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Nuremberg Trials | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Desert Victory | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Words for Battle | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations | Self - Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Word and Deed | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Triumph of the Will | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Victory of Faith | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Germany Awakens - A Document of the Rebirth of Germany | Self | Average | Similar → |
Joseph Goebbels - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joseph Goebbels?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Goebbels is "Secrets of the Nazi Criminals" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Joseph Goebbels acted in?
Joseph Goebbels has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joseph Goebbels?
Other notable films include "Belgique nazie", "The Phoney War", and "Winter Journey".