Jan Potměšil - Actor Profile

Jan Potměšil

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
26Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 31, 1966
Birth Place: Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Jan Potměšil Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jan Potměšil reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of Jan Potměšil'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 Secret of the Devil's Pocket, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jan Potměšil Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jan Potměšil's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Secret of the Devil's Pocket (1981) movie poster
★10.0

The Secret of the Devil's Pocket: How it will end? Let's just tell you that on one side of the mountain, the stream that had run before it dries up, and o

The Secret of the Devil's Pocket

1981•Adventure
★9.0
Jacob (1977) movie poster
★9.0

Jacob: The 11-year old Jakub is living in a children's home, when he is picked up by his father. The father has been "away" for

Jacob

1977•Family
★8.0
Věra 68 (2012) movie poster
★8.0

Věra 68: Vera Cáslavská, the most successful Czechoslovak sportswoman and the fourth most successful Olympic sportswoman globally

Věra 68

2012•Documentary
★7.3
V erbu lvice (1995) movie poster
★7.3

V erbu lvice: The life story of Blessed Zdislava of Lemberk, about whom legends rather than sparse historical references tell us that

V erbu lvice

1995•History
★6.5
Currency and Peace (1988) movie poster
★6.5

Currency and Peace: Martin is an innocent lad from small-town Mlada Boleslav who comes to big-city Prague, hoping to exchange his krona for

Currency and Peace

1988•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jan Potměšil has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Jan Potměšil: Nikdy bych neměnil - Flop Similar →
2014 Bony a klid 2 Martin Flop Similar →
2012 Věra 68 Himself Super Hit Similar →
2007 Tři srdce - Flop Similar →
2006 Růže pro Algernon Charlie Gordon Flop Similar →
2004 Bolero kpt. Nečas Average Similar →
1999 The Call Self Flop Similar →
1999 Vincenz Priessnitz - Flop Similar →
1996 Code Name: Ruby Michal Flop Similar →
1995 V erbu lvice rytíř Hit Similar →
1993 Big Beat Neumann (voice) Average Similar →
1990 Putování po Blažených ostrovech - Flop Similar →
1989 Nothing Really Happened Vojta Flop Similar →
1988 Currency and Peace Martin Hit Similar →
1987 Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker Jíra Average Similar →
1987 Why? Milan Average Similar →
1986 Cawdor a Fera - Flop Similar →
1985 Poslední šance Tomáš Flop Similar →
1983 Daleko od stromu - Flop Similar →
1983 Hrátky - Flop Similar →
1981 The Secret of the Devil's Pocket Tomás Super Hit Similar →
1981 Don't Look Back, There Is a Horse Behind Us - Average Similar →
1980 Každý má svůj stín - Flop Similar →
1979 The Secret of Steel City Viktor Average Similar →
1977 Jacob - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Vánoce - Flop Similar →

Jan Potměšil - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jan Potměšil?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Potměšil is "The Secret of the Devil's Pocket" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jan Potměšil acted in?

Jan Potměšil has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jan Potměšil?

Other notable films include "Jacob", "Věra 68", and "V erbu lvice".

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