Rainer Bock
ActingAbout Rainer Bock
After graduating from high school, Rainer Bock ran a café in his hometown, which also had a cabaret programme. After studying acting at a private acting school in Kiel, he made his debut as a theater actor on the stages of the state capital of Kiel in 1982. He came to Heidelberg and the National Theater Mannheim via the Schleswig-Holstein State Theater. From 1995 to 2001 he had an engagement at the Staatstheater Stuttgart. Until 2011 he was engaged at the Bavarian State Theater in Munich. Bock often appears in supporting roles, including his initially rare appearances in film and television. The part of the doctor in Michael Haneke's award-winning drama The White Ribbon - A German Children's Story (2009) earned him a nomination for the German Film Prize. In 2011 he was represented at the Berlinale with four films. Bock is also active as an audio book speaker.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rainer Bock reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Rainer Bock'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 68% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rainer Bock remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Silent Friend, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rainer Bock Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rainer Bock's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rainer Bock.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Silent Friend | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Karla | Richter Lamy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Ein Sommer in Sommerby | Christian Boysen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Calendar Killer | HC | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Investigation | Richter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Mittagsstunde | Sönke Feddersen (1965 - 1984) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | MuM Calls It Quits | Dr. Rudi Lutz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Exile | Urs | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Der König von Köln | Josef Asch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lara | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Blochin: Das letzte Kapitel | Shukshin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Collini Case | Staatsanwalt Dr. Reimers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Rate Your Date | Bruno | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Atlas | Walter Scholl | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Never Look Away | Burghart Kroll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Arthur & Claire | Dr. Sebastian Hofer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Beginner | Rolf Buschhaus | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Godless Youth | Trainer | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wonder Woman | Von Hindenberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sex, Pity and Loneliness | Robert Pfennig | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Winnetou - A New World | James Bancroft | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Verdict | Zeuge Lauterbach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Most Beautiful Day | Dr. Wüst | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Operation Zucker - Jagdgesellschaft | Staatsanwalt Mack | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Käthe Kruse | Oscar Tietz | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Naked Among Wolves | Alois Schwahl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Cold Truth | Wagner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Open the Wall | Peter Arndt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Most Wanted Man | Dieter Mohr | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Burning Souls | Abdias | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Stereo | Wolfgang | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Run Boy Run | SS Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Tracks | Kurt Posel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Book Thief | Bürgermeister Hermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters | Mayor Engleman | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Two Lives | Hugo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ein Jahr nach morgen | Jürgen Reich | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Guardians | Karl Falkner | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Barbara | Klaus Schütz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | War Horse | Brandt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dreileben: Beats Being Dead | Dr. Dreier | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Unknown | Herr Strauss | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Picco | Mr. Reinhard | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | In the Shadows | Nico | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The White Ribbon | The Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Inglourious Basterds | General Schonherr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Year Ago in Winter | Richard Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Einer bleibt sitzen | Reinhold | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Getting a Life | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Now or Never | Makowski | Average | Similar → |
Rainer Bock - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rainer Bock?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rainer Bock is "Silent Friend" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Rainer Bock acted in?
Rainer Bock has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rainer Bock?
Other notable films include "Karla", "Inglourious Basterds", and "Der König von Köln".