Michael Benthin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

22Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 7, 1958

Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Benthin 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 Michael Benthin'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Benthin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Grand Budapest Hotel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael Benthin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Benthin's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) movie poster

★8.0

The Grand Budapest Hotel: The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship w

The Grand Budapest Hotel

2014•Comedy

★7.5

★7.5

The Rats: TV adaptation of Michael Thalheimer's production at the Deutsches Theater Berlin.

The Rats

2008•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Zoros Solo: A 13-year-old refugee from Afghanistan living in an emergency shelter in Germany joins a Christian boys' choir to save h

Zoros Solo

2019•TV Movie

★6.6

Long Hello and Short Goodbye (1999) movie poster

★6.6

Long Hello and Short Goodbye: The cop Kahnitz wants to finish off the little gangster Ben. The young undercover policewoman Melody is supposed to temp

Long Hello and Short Goodbye

1999•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Scent: At the height of the cold war in the divided country of Germany, several individuals try to smuggle 'real' coffee from W

Scent

2006

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Benthin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Bernd - Operation Germanenkind	Alexander	Flop	Similar →
2020	Merkel: Anatomy of a Crisis	Hans-Georg Maaßen	Average	Similar →
2020	The Weight of Steel Title	Berthold von Bohlen und Halbach	Flop	Similar →
2019	Zoros Solo	Pfarrer Weber	Hit	Similar →
2014	The Grand Budapest Hotel	Snitch	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Grenzgang	Arzt	Average	Similar →
2013	West	Arthur Wilhelm	Average	Similar →
2013	Alaska Johansson	Techniker	Flop	Similar →
2013	Snow White Must Die	Manfred Schneeberger	Flop	Similar →
2012	Sechzehneichen	Faller	Average	Similar →
2011	Playoff	Chestnut seller	Flop	Similar →
2008	The Rats	Quaquaro	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Summer '04	Arzt	Average	Similar →
2006	Scent	Policeman	Hit	Similar →
2005	Willkommen im Club	Walter Brasch	Flop	Similar →
2005	Die Nacht der großen Flut	Nachbar	Average	Similar →
1999	Long Hello and Short Goodbye	Rezeptionist	Hit	Similar →
1999	Der blonde Affe	Polizist	Flop	Similar →
1998	Dr. Mad - Halbtot in weiß	Dr. Schneckenberg	Flop	Similar →
1998	Everything Will Be Fine	-	Flop	Similar →
1997	Die Mutter des Killers	Sylvester	Average	Similar →
1997	Die Oma ist tot	Hubert Köster	Average	Similar →

Michael Benthin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Benthin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Benthin is "The Grand Budapest Hotel" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Michael Benthin acted in?

Michael Benthin has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Benthin?

Other notable films include "The Rats", "Zoros Solo", and "Long Hello and Short Goodbye".