Olof Palme
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Olof Palme was a Swedish Social Democratic politician and statesman. A longtime protégé of Prime Minister Tage Erlander, Palme led the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1969 until his assassination in 1986, and was a two-term Prime Minister of Sweden.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Olof Palme reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Olof Palme'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Olof Palme remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Barn av vår tid, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Olof Palme Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Olof Palme's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Olof Palme.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Året var 1976 | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Clock - Socialist Burgers Inc. | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Året var 1975 | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Bad Hostage | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | A Heart Is Always Red | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Året var 1973 | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Året var 1972 | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Mordet på Olof Palme | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Året var 1970 | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hasse & Tage - En kärlekshistoria | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Staten och kapitalet | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Året var 1968 | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Barn av vår tid | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Citizen Schein | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Who Killed Olof Palme? | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Gåtan Christer Pettersson | Self - Swedens Prime Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bordellhärvan | Prime Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Palme | Self - Sveriges statsminister (1969-1976 och 1982-1986) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Lisbet | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bordellaffären från Makten och sanningen | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Norrmalmstorgsdramat inifrån | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow' | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | 23 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Willingness to Move On: Olof Palme and His World of Ideas | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Satans mördare | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nallar och människor | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Land of Dreams | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Why Was Olof Palme Killed? | self/archive footage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | ANC-galan | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Concrete That Blooms | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Sista varningen! | Social democrate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Evening Before the Next Day | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Badjävlar | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The White Game | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Kårhusockupationen | Minister of Education | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | I Am Curious (Yellow) | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dance Around the Guldbaggen | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Olof Palme - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Olof Palme?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olof Palme is "Barn av vår tid" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Olof Palme acted in?
Olof Palme has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Olof Palme?
Other notable films include "ANC-galan", "Why Was Olof Palme Killed?", and "Norrmalmstorgsdramat inifrån".