Arja Saijonmaa - Actor Profile

Arja Saijonmaa

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
16Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 1, 1944
Birth Place: Mikkeli, Finland

Arja Saijonmaa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Arja Saijonmaa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Arja Saijonmaa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of Arja Saijonmaa's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Arja Saijonmaa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arja Saijonmaa's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti (1979) movie poster
★8.0

Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti: Based on the Bertolt Brecht play, the movie follows the farmer Puntila, who when he's sober is a real pig but whenever h

Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti

1979•Comedy
★8.0
Charlotte Löwensköld (1979) movie poster
★8.0

Charlotte Löwensköld: 1830 Värmland, Sweden. Master Karl Arthur Ekenstedt comes to aid the Minister at Crosss Church. He falls in love with Ch

Charlotte Löwensköld

1979•Drama
★6.8
Pohjan tähteet (1969) movie poster
★6.8

Pohjan tähteet: Triangle comedy about a movie crew shooting a no-budget artsy film. Director Pohja is a clumsy beginner, cinematographer

Pohjan tähteet

1969•Comedy
★5.0
Nina Frisk (2007) movie poster
★5.0

Nina Frisk: Nina Frisk is a flight attendant who loves flying. She is happy above the clouds, far away from her dysfunctional family

Nina Frisk

2007•Comedy
★4.8
Time of Roses (1969) movie poster
★4.8

Time of Roses: In the year 2012 historian Raimo Lappalainen wants to illustrate how life was 50 years earlier. He becomes obsessed with

Time of Roses

1969•Sci-Fi

Full Filmography

Every movie Arja Saijonmaa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Something to Remember - Flop Similar →
2017 Honeybunnies Brita Flop Similar →
2016 Sven-Bertil Self Flop Similar →
2007 Nina Frisk Arja Saijonmaa Flop Similar →
1995 Melodifestivalen 40 år Self Flop Similar →
1986 A Matter of Life and Death Sångerska Flop Similar →
1985 Havlandet Hilma Flop Similar →
1985 From the Diary of a Cow Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1979 Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti Eeva Puntila Super Hit Similar →
1979 Charlotte Löwensköld Anna Svärd Super Hit Similar →
1978 Restauranten Mirja Flop Similar →
1975 Alternativ Festival 1975 - Flop Similar →
N/A The End (voice) Flop Similar →
1969 Pohjan tähteet actress Merju Köykkä Hit Similar →
1969 Punatukka Helena Flop Similar →
1969 Time of Roses Historian instituutin työntekijä Flop Similar →

Arja Saijonmaa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arja Saijonmaa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arja Saijonmaa is "Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Arja Saijonmaa acted in?

Arja Saijonmaa has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arja Saijonmaa?

Other notable films include "Charlotte Löwensköld", "Pohjan tähteet", and "Nina Frisk".

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