Matias Varela

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

22Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 23, 1980

Birth Place: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

About Matias Varela

Louis Matias Karl Padin Varela (born 23 June 1980) is a Swedish actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Matias Varela reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Matias Varela'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), Matias Varela remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 438 Days, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Matias Varela Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Matias Varela's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

438 Days: On the eve of June 28th, 2011 Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson put everything at stake by illegally

438 Days

2019•Drama

★6.5

Arne Dahl: Bad Blood (2012) movie poster

★6.5

Arne Dahl: Bad Blood: As a Swedish citizen is found dead at Newark, an American serial killer is on the plane to Stockholm. Sneaking past the

Arne Dahl: Bad Blood

2012•Crime

★6.4

★6.4

Easy Money: When JW becomes a drug runner in order to maintain his double life, his fate becomes tied to two other men: Jorge, a fug

Easy Money

2010•Drama

★6.3

Easy Money: Hard to Kill (2012) movie poster

★6.3

Easy Money: Hard to Kill: JW is serving hard time in prison and struggling to get back on an honest path. There are glimmers of hope in his life –

Easy Money: Hard to Kill

2012•Crime

★6.3

★6.3

The Dance Club: Johannes, an eccentric psychology student, takes us on a twisted journey. Together with performance artist Rakel, he for

The Dance Club

2025•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Matias Varela.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	The Dance Club	Markus	Average	Similar →
2024	Stockholm Bloodbath	Cardinal	Average	Similar →
2019	438 Days	Johan Persson	Hit	Similar →
2019	Heavy	Rodrigo	Average	Similar →
2016	Assassin's Creed	Emir	Flop	Similar →
2015	Point Break	Grommet	Average	Similar →
2014	The Fat and the Angry	Nicola	Average	Similar →
2013	Easy Money III: Life Deluxe	Jorge	Average	Similar →
2012	The Fjällbacka Murders: In the Eye of the Beholder	-	Average	Similar →
2012	Player	Guy with cigarette	Flop	Similar →
2012	Easy Money: Hard to Kill	Jorge	Average	Similar →
2012	Arne Dahl: The Europe Blues	Jorge Chavez	Flop	Similar →
2012	Arne Dahl: Many Waters	Jorge Chavez	Average	Similar →
2012	Once Upon a Time in Phuket	Jean Luc	Flop	Similar →
2012	Arne Dahl: To the Top of the Mountain	Jorge Chavez	Average	Similar →
2012	Arne Dahl: Bad Blood	Jorge Chavez	Hit	Similar →
2010	Easy Money	Jorge	Average	Similar →
2008	Paltalk	Erik	Flop	Similar →
2005	Stockholm Boogie	Sofo	Flop	Similar →
2005	Storm	Knugen	Average	Similar →
2004	Miss Sweden	Hector	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Mirror	Kalle	Flop	Similar →

Matias Varela - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Matias Varela?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matias Varela is "438 Days" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Matias Varela acted in?

Matias Varela has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Matias Varela?

Other notable films include "Arne Dahl: Bad Blood", "Easy Money", and "Easy Money: Hard to Kill".