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Heikki Packalén

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
13Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 7, 1921
Birth Place: Rauma, Finland

Heikki Packalén Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Heikki Packalén reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Heikki Packalén'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 Evakko, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Heikki Packalén Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Heikki Packalén's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Evakko (1956) movie poster
★7.0

Evakko: Evakko is a portrayal of Soviet-Finnish winter war of 1939/40 and the associated evacuations in different parts of the c

Evakko

1956•Drama
★6.0
The Bridal Wreath (1954) movie poster
★6.0

The Bridal Wreath: A story about an upper-class student and a poor servant girl who fall in love despite everyone being against it.

The Bridal Wreath

1954•Drama
★6.0
"Minä elän" (1946) movie poster
★6.0

"Minä elän": The life story of Aleksis Kivi, author of the first Finnish novel in Finnish language and (posthumously) its most succes

"Minä elän"

1946•Drama
★6.0
People in the Summer Night (1948) movie poster
★6.0

People in the Summer Night: A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions among local people; the

People in the Summer Night

1948•Drama
★5.5
Salakuljettajan laulu (1952) movie poster
★5.5

Salakuljettajan laulu: Customs officer Tapio goes undercover to reveal a smuggling ring, which operates within an entrainment troupe. While doi

Salakuljettajan laulu

1952•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Heikki Packalén has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1956 Evakko Riikilä Hit Similar →
1955 Säkkijärven polkka Dallapén mies Flop Similar →
1955 The Doll Merchant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1954 Pekka ja Pätkä lumimiehen jäljillä Salminen (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1954 The Bridal Wreath - Average Similar →
1952 Salakuljettajan laulu Tullimies Average Similar →
1948 Ruusu ja kulkuri Student (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1948 People in the Summer Night Selma's boyfriend Average Similar →
1948 Sunnuntaikävely Self Flop Similar →
1948 Sydämeni laulu Narration Flop Similar →
1947 I'd Like to Be a Queen - Flop Similar →
1946 "Minä elän" Aapo (uncredited) Average Similar →
1945 Suomisen Olli yllättää Poika (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Heikki Packalén - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heikki Packalén?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heikki Packalén is "Evakko" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Heikki Packalén acted in?

Heikki Packalén has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heikki Packalén?

Other notable films include "The Bridal Wreath", ""Minä elän"", and "People in the Summer Night".

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