Rita Polster - Actor Profile

Rita Polster

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
11Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 2, 1948
Birth Place: Turku, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rita Polster reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Rita Polster's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rita Polster remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Year of the Hare, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Rita Polster Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rita Polster's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
The Year of the Hare (1977) movie poster
★7.3

The Year of the Hare: Young advertising executive Vatanen suddenly quits his job and his whole life in Helsinki, and decides to spend a while

The Year of the Hare

1977•Comedy
★6.2
For the Matches (1980) movie poster
★6.2

For the Matches: In Eastern Finland, in Liperi to be exact, Anna-Liisa Ihalainen asks her husband Antti to get some matches from the Ihal

For the Matches

1980•Comedy
★5.8
Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle (1986) movie poster
★5.8

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle: Uuno's father-in-law councillor Tuura moves to the country with his wife and daughter Elisabeth. Uuno joins them when it

Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle

1986•Comedy
★5.6
The Hijack That Went South (2013) movie poster
★5.6

The Hijack That Went South: Aarno Lamminparras hijacked an airplane with a gun in 1978. A true story.

The Hijack That Went South

2013•Thriller
★5.5
Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit (1979) movie poster
★5.5

Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit: Mathematician Mauno Mutikainen is accidentally pronounced dead as a result of an operation where a splinter is being rem

Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit

1979•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rita Polster.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 The Hijack That Went South Ruotsalainen nainen Average Similar →
2008 Inner Trial Larissa Flop Similar →
1986 Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle Sörsselssönska Average Similar →
1980 Tup akka lakko naapurinrouva Flop Similar →
1980 For the Matches Anna-Liisa Ihalainen Average Similar →
1979 Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit Simon enkeli Average Similar →
1979 Ruskan jälkeen Senja Merimaa Flop Similar →
1978 Rautakauppias Uuno Turhapuro, presidentin vävy Rouva Mäkyläinen Flop Similar →
1977 The Year of the Hare Mrs. Vatanen Hit Similar →
1977 Hemåt i natten Tarja Paasonen Flop Similar →
1976 Pyhä perhe Marja Mäkinen Flop Similar →

Rita Polster - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rita Polster?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rita Polster is "The Year of the Hare" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Rita Polster acted in?

Rita Polster has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rita Polster?

Other notable films include "For the Matches", "Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle", and "The Hijack That Went South".