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Erkki Saarela

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
19Total Films
6.2 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 24, 1946
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland

Erkki Saarela Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Erkki Saarela reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Erkki Saarela'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 Home Sweet Home, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Erkki Saarela Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Erkki Saarela's career based on audience ratings.

★6.2
Home Sweet Home (2011) movie poster
★6.2

Home Sweet Home: A story of one unlucky man's descent into disaster, a dramatic, human-destiny thriller with contemporary social underton

Home Sweet Home

2011•Drama
★6.0
Mother Wanted (1989) movie poster
★6.0

Mother Wanted: Anni wants a new mommy for herself and a new wife for her dad. But dad has forgotten how to find a wife and needs Anni's

Mother Wanted

1989•Comedy
★5.5
Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä (1982) movie poster
★5.5

Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä: The King Without a Heart is a fairytale about of a happy king who has a young daughter and a lovely wife. After the sudd

Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä

1982•Fantasy
★5.1
Pölhölä (1981) movie poster
★5.1

Pölhölä: Masochists are in for a treat when Spede Productions' most vulgar folk farce hits the screen. Created by no fewer than t

Pölhölä

1981•Comedy
★5.0
Dirlandaa (2000) movie poster
★5.0

Dirlandaa: Without money, without papers, and without language skills, Pena manages to get by in Fuengirola, whether on the beach,

Dirlandaa

2000•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Erkki Saarela has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Getaways & Dreams Liftari Flop Similar →
2017 Nuoruustango Juri Flop Similar →
2011 Home Sweet Home Lääkäri Average Similar →
2000 Dirlandaa - Flop Similar →
1991 Uppo-Nalle Uppo-Nalle's voice Flop Similar →
1989 Mother Wanted Raimo Average Similar →
1988 Isku vasten kasvoja Siika Flop Similar →
1988 Jumalia ei uhmata Siika Flop Similar →
1988 Petos Ivar Sund Flop Similar →
1986 Päätepysäkki Hurahtanut Flop Similar →
1986 Linna Majatalon isäntä Flop Similar →
1986 The Undressing Usko Korkolainen Flop Similar →
1985 Viimeiset rotannahat - Flop Similar →
1984 Rakkauselokuva Tuomas Saviniemi Flop Similar →
1984 Aikalainen - Flop Similar →
1982 Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä Mies Vihainen Average Similar →
1981 Pölhölä Virkamies Flop Similar →
1981 Kauhea murhamies Lalli Hanssi Hanssinpoika Flop Similar →
1972 Julisteiden liimaajat Erkki Viramo Flop Similar →

Erkki Saarela - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Erkki Saarela?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Erkki Saarela is "Home Sweet Home" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Erkki Saarela acted in?

Erkki Saarela has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Erkki Saarela?

Other notable films include "Mother Wanted", "Kuningas jolla ei ollut sydäntä", and "Pölhölä".

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