What is Esko Pesonen's latest movie?

Esko Pesonen's most recent film is "Trench Road" (2004).

Is Esko Pesonen a good actor?

Esko Pesonen has an average audience rating of 4.8/10 across 14 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Taksikuski, Viimeinen keikka, Minä, siili ja trumpetti.

Esko Pesonen

Q: What is the best movie of Esko Pesonen?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Esko Pesonen is "Taksikuski" with a rating of 8.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Esko Pesonen acted in?

Esko Pesonen has been featured in at least 14 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 15, 2026

14Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 11, 1925

Birth Place: Muurame, Finland

Esko Pesonen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Esko Pesonen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Esko Pesonen'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 Taksikuski, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Esko Pesonen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Esko Pesonen's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Taksikuski: An existential road movie based on Veijo Meri's novel Peiliin piirretty nainen (The Woman in the Mirror, 1963), followin

Taksikuski

1969•TV Movie

★6.6

★6.6

Viimeinen keikka: After the death of an old bandmate, the surviving musicians head to the funeral.

Viimeinen keikka

1984•Comedy

★6.5

Minä, siili ja trumpetti (1983) movie poster

★6.5

Minä, siili ja trumpetti: The story of Ailu's summer, which he spends on an island with his trumpet and hedgehog for company while his father is a

Minä, siili ja trumpetti

1983•Family

★6.0

★6.0

The Last Wedding: Pekka arrives back to his home village of Jerusalem to celebrate the last wedding of the village. His own marriage seems

The Last Wedding

1995•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

The Wrestler: An ageing wrestler and circus strongman is put in an institution located somewhere in a world of its own.

The Wrestler

1985•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Esko Pesonen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2004	Trench Road	Taisto Oksanen	Average	Similar →
2003	Tuulikaappimaa	Parturi	Flop	Similar →
1997	Lahja	Hokkanen	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Last Wedding	Heikki Huohvanainen	Average	Similar →
1994	Marja	Kaali-isäntä	Flop	Similar →
1989	Kolme yötä	Ovimikko	Flop	Similar →
1985	The Wrestler	Kuikkaniemi	Average	Similar →
1984	Viimeinen keikka	Volanen	Hit	Similar →
1983	Minä, siili ja trumpetti	Kettunen	Hit	Similar →
1981	Tie	Isäntä raveissa	Flop	Similar →
1980	Flame Top	Chief editor	Flop	Similar →
1979	Juhannushäät	ylivääpeli Vartio	Flop	Similar →
1974	Sujut	Soutava sotamies	Flop	Similar →
1969	Taksikuski	-	Super Hit	Similar →

Esko Pesonen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Esko Pesonen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Esko Pesonen is "Taksikuski" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Esko Pesonen acted in?

Esko Pesonen has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Esko Pesonen?

Other notable films include "Viimeinen keikka", "Minä, siili ja trumpetti", and "The Last Wedding".