Thomas Kretschmann
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Thomas Kretschmann (born September 8, 1962) is a German actor best known for playing Leutnant Hans Von Witzland in the 1993 film Stalingrad, Hauptmann Wilm Hosenfeld in The Pianist, Hermann Fegelein in Der Untergang, and Captain Englehorn in the 2005 remake of King Kong. Description above from the Wikipedia article Thomas Kretschmann, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Thomas Kretschmann Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Thomas Kretschmann reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Thomas Kretschmann's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Thomas Kretschmann'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 The Pianist, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Thomas Kretschmann Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Thomas Kretschmann's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Thomas Kretschmann has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fall for Me | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Putin | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Upgraded | Arnold Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Gran Turismo | Patrice Capa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Colonel Weber | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Infinity Pool | Thresh | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Greyhound | Grey Wolf (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Waiting for Anya | Korporal | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Windermere Children | Oscar Friedmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dragged Across Concrete | Lorentz Vogelmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Balloon | Lieutenant Colonel Seidel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Taxi Driver | Jürgen Hinzpeter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Jungle | Karl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Four Against the Bank | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Central Intelligence | The Buyer | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | Airplane Passenger | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Avengers: Age of Ultron | Strucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Plastic | Marcel | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden | Friedrich Ritter (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Baron Wolfgang von Strucker (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Stalingrad | Kapitan Kan | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Open Grave | Lukas | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Cars 2 | Professor Z (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Jungle Child | Vater Klaus Kuegler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Young Victoria | King Leopold | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Valkyrie | Otto Ernst Remer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mogadischu | Captain Jürgen Schumann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Wanted | Cross | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | TransSiberian | Myassa | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Eichmann | Adolf Eichmann | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Next | Mr. Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Wild Chicks in Love | Herr Slättberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | King Kong | Captain Englehorn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Downfall | SS-Gruppenführer Hermann Fegelein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Resident Evil: Apocalypse | Major Cain | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | My Father | Hermann M. | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Der Solist - Kuriertag | Philip Lanart | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Pianist | Captain Wilm Hosenfeld | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Der Solist - In eigener Sache | Philip Lanart | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Blade II | Damaskinos | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Der Solist - Niemandsland | Philip Lanart | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | U-571 | Capt. Lt. Gunther Wassner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Esther | König Xerxes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Girl's Trap – Death Comes Online | Magnus Sieber | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Princess and the Pauper | Migal | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Wir zusammen allein mit dir | Wolf Jensen | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Queen Margot | Nançay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Stalingrad | Lieutenant Hans von Witzland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Shining Through | Mann in Zürich | Hit | Similar → |
Thomas Kretschmann - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Thomas Kretschmann?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas Kretschmann is "The Pianist" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Thomas Kretschmann acted in?
Thomas Kretschmann has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Thomas Kretschmann?
Other notable films include "A Taxi Driver", "Downfall", and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".