Jan Hårstad - Actor Profile

Jan Hårstad

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
18Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 23, 1943
Birth Place: Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jan Hårstad reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jan Hårstad's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jan Hårstad remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in To a Stranger, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jan Hårstad Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jan Hårstad's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0
To a Stranger (1990) movie poster
★6.0

To a Stranger: A young woman sitting on a train. So she sits in a cab. The action is interrupted constantly by diverse scenes with a li

To a Stranger

1990•Drama
★6.0
Frida - Straight from the Heart (1991) movie poster
★6.0

Frida - Straight from the Heart: Frida, aged 13, has discovered a book by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm called "The art of loving". Using it as a reference s

Frida - Straight from the Heart

1991•Comedy
★5.8
Etter Rubicon (1987) movie poster
★5.8

Etter Rubicon: Two boys who were found sick on a boat in the sea near northern Norway, are hospitalized with mysterious symptoms. The s

Etter Rubicon

1987•Thriller
★5.7
Orion's Belt (1985) movie poster
★5.7

Orion's Belt: Live to tell the truth. What can one man do against the most lethal army on earth? Local fishermen/smugglers/tourist gui

Orion's Belt

1985•Action
★5.6
The Witch Hunt (1981) movie poster
★5.6

The Witch Hunt: The year is 1630. A young woman in Laupstad comes to a small mountain village. She witnesses a woman being hunted and ca

The Witch Hunt

1981•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jan Hårstad.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Gompen og andre beretninger om overvåking i Norge 1948-1989 - Flop Similar →
2010 Dark Souls Doktor Hansen Flop Similar →
2004 Lies Inc. Von Schilmann Flop Similar →
2003 Jonny Vang Amundsen Average Similar →
2002 I Am Dina Doctor Average Similar →
1997 Etterfølgeren Avdelingssjef Norsk Folkehjelp Flop Similar →
1993 Høstens første bilde Father Flop Similar →
1991 Frida - Straight from the Heart Lærer Skar Average Similar →
1990 Smykketyven Sverre, Lillans nye kjæreste Flop Similar →
1990 To a Stranger Anes far Average Similar →
1989 A Handful of Time Martin's Father Flop Similar →
1987 Etter Rubicon Johnsen Average Similar →
1985 Orion's Belt Tveten Average Similar →
1984 Paper Bird Trigolin Flop Similar →
1981 The Witch Hunt - Average Similar →
1979 Next of Kin Jonas Skaug Flop Similar →
1975 Faneflukt Tolken Flop Similar →
1975 Faneflukt Interpreter Flop Similar →

Jan Hårstad - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jan Hårstad?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Hårstad is "To a Stranger" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Jan Hårstad acted in?

Jan Hårstad has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jan Hårstad?

Other notable films include "Frida - Straight from the Heart", "Etter Rubicon", and "Orion's Belt".