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Gunnar Ekwall

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
14Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated

Gunnar Ekwall Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gunnar Ekwall reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Gunnar Ekwall'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 Ordet, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gunnar Ekwall Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gunnar Ekwall's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
Ordet (1943) movie poster
★6.9

Ordet: Swedish film of the Kaj Munk play that was made into a far more famous film by Carl Dreyer in Denmark twelve years later

Ordet

1943•Drama
★6.3
The Emperor of Portugallia (1944) movie poster
★6.3

The Emperor of Portugallia: The poor farmer Jan is getting very old when he becomes father to the girl, Klara Gulla. First, he sees the child as a b

The Emperor of Portugallia

1944•Drama
★4.0
I brist på bevis (1943) movie poster
★4.0

I brist på bevis: A drama about the manager Håkan Dahlin who has just been discharged from a clinic where he was treated for his alcoholis

I brist på bevis

1943•Drama
★4.0
The Ghost Reporter (1941) movie poster
★4.0

The Ghost Reporter: Augustus Blomkvist sells his sausage factory and buys the newspaper Stockholms-Posten where he starts working as a repor

The Ghost Reporter

1941•Comedy
★3.0
Idel ädel adel (1945) movie poster
★3.0

Idel ädel adel: A newly married Baron plans to sell his castle. His wife, who loves to live in a castle, knows nothing about the sale.

Idel ädel adel

1945•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Gunnar Ekwall has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1973 Krocken Gustaf Börjesson Flop Similar →
1952 Sabotage - Flop Similar →
1947 Railroad Workers - Flop Similar →
1945 Idel ädel adel Union Member Flop Similar →
1944 The Emperor of Portugallia - Average Similar →
1944 Prince Gustaf - Flop Similar →
1943 Ordet - Hit Similar →
1943 I brist på bevis Lumberjack (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1943 En vår i vapen Magnusson, verkstadsägare Flop Similar →
1942 Halta Lottas krog - Flop Similar →
1942 Take Care of Ulla Knutte Flop Similar →
1942 Det är min musik Pråmen Flop Similar →
1942 Sextuplets - Flop Similar →
1941 The Ghost Reporter - Flop Similar →

Gunnar Ekwall - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gunnar Ekwall?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gunnar Ekwall is "Ordet" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Gunnar Ekwall acted in?

Gunnar Ekwall has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gunnar Ekwall?

Other notable films include "The Emperor of Portugallia", "I brist på bevis", and "The Ghost Reporter".

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