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Volker Ranisch

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
17Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 20, 1966
Birth Place: Chemnitz, Germany

Volker Ranisch Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Volker Ranisch reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 6% of Volker Ranisch'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 Der Fall Ö., which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Volker Ranisch Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Volker Ranisch's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Der Fall Ö. (1991) movie poster
★7.3

Der Fall Ö.: During the Greek summer in the war year of 1944, a German military unit sets up camp on the plateau of Thebes. Armed wit

Der Fall Ö.

1991•Drama
★6.3
The Beginner (2018) movie poster
★6.3

The Beginner: A coming-of-age tale with a difference about the grumpy doctor Annebarbel Buschhaus donning her ice skates again at the

The Beginner

2018•Drama
★5.8
False Freedom (2014) movie poster
★5.8

False Freedom: The name "Voss" is given to a high-ranking Nazi criminal who flees from Germany to South America after the end of the Se

False Freedom

2014•Drama
★5.8
Kleinruppin Forever (2004) movie poster
★5.8

Kleinruppin Forever: Two twin brothers are living on a different sides of Berlin Wall after being separated after birth.

Kleinruppin Forever

2004•Comedy
★5.4
The Red Cockatoo (2006) movie poster
★5.4

The Red Cockatoo: A coming-of-age story set in Germany in the 1960s. Siggi becomes involved in a love triangle when he falls for Luise, bu

The Red Cockatoo

2006•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Volker Ranisch has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 The Beginner Holger Average Similar →
2014 The Lies of the Victors Gassen Flop Similar →
2014 False Freedom Dr. Weiss Average Similar →
2012 Mittlere Reife - Flop Similar →
2009 Die Freundin der Tochter Charlottes Vater Flop Similar →
2006 The Red Cockatoo Leutnant Flop Similar →
2004 Kleinruppin Forever Musterungsarzt Average Similar →
2000 Der Preis der Schönheit - Flop Similar →
1997 Der Coup - Flop Similar →
1996 Die Katze von Kensington - Flop Similar →
1994 Novalis - Die blaue Blume - Flop Similar →
1992 Miraculi Sebastian Müller Flop Similar →
1992 Die Lügnerin - Flop Similar →
1991 Trutz Kurt 'Stani' Geelhaar Flop Similar →
1991 Der Fall Ö. Posten am Tor Hit Similar →
1991 Heute sterben immer nur die anderen Tobias Flop Similar →
1989 The Break Julian Flop Similar →

Volker Ranisch - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Volker Ranisch?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Volker Ranisch is "Der Fall Ö." with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Volker Ranisch acted in?

Volker Ranisch has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Volker Ranisch?

Other notable films include "The Beginner", "False Freedom", and "Kleinruppin Forever".

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