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Esa Pakarinen Jr.

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
9Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 12, 1947
Birth Place: Varkaus, Finland

Esa Pakarinen Jr. Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Esa Pakarinen Jr. reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Esa Pakarinen Jr.'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 Kiljusen herrasväki, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Esa Pakarinen Jr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Esa Pakarinen Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Kiljusen herrasväki (1981) movie poster
★7.6

Kiljusen herrasväki: The Kiljunen family wins a holiday trip to Helsinki and the city will never be the same again.

Kiljusen herrasväki

1981•Comedy
★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
★6.3
Jon (1983) movie poster
★6.3

Jon: Story of Jari, a misfit and coward who, after hitting his girlfriend escapes to a fish factory in Norway. There he meets

Jon

1983•Drama
★5.6
Poet and Muse (1978) movie poster
★5.6

Poet and Muse: Semi-fictitious biopic of Finnish poet Eino Leino, made with a large budget to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his bi

Poet and Muse

1978•Drama
★5.6
Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit (1979) movie poster
★5.6

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Esa Pakarinen Jr. has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Arnold Cautious and the Happiness Stone Virastotalon vastaanottovirkailija Average Similar →
1988 Petos vanginvartija Flop Similar →
1983 Jon Grieg Average Similar →
1981 Kiljusen herrasväki Kirjailija Jalmari Finne Super Hit Similar →
1981 Pedon merkki TK-kuvaaja Flop Similar →
1979 Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit poliisi Average Similar →
1978 Poet and Muse von Numers, Japanin-sodan upseeri Average Similar →
1977 The Year of the Hare Police Officer Hit Similar →
1977 Villahousupakko Doctor Flop Similar →

Esa Pakarinen Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Esa Pakarinen Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Esa Pakarinen Jr. is "Kiljusen herrasväki" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Esa Pakarinen Jr. acted in?

Esa Pakarinen Jr. has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Esa Pakarinen Jr.?

Other notable films include "The Year of the Hare", "Jon", and "Poet and Muse".

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