What is Jānis Melderis's latest movie?

Jānis Melderis's most recent film is "The Detached Mission" (1986).

Is Jānis Melderis a good actor?

Jānis Melderis has an average audience rating of 3.5/10 across 13 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Arena, Keys to Paradise, The Detached Mission.

Jānis Melderis

Q: What is the best movie of Jānis Melderis?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jānis Melderis is "Arena" with a rating of 8.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Jānis Melderis acted in?

Jānis Melderis has been featured in at least 13 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 15, 2026

13Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 4, 1938

Birth Place: Riga, Latvian Republic

Jānis Melderis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jānis Melderis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Jānis Melderis'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 Arena, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jānis Melderis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jānis Melderis's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

Arena: In one of the occupied European cities, the commandant of the garrison gathers a troupe of circus performers. Coming fro

Arena

1967•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Keys to Paradise: Successful work and life of a brave militia captain who does not know much about human psychology.

Keys to Paradise

1976•Drama

★5.8

The Detached Mission (1986) movie poster

★5.8

The Detached Mission: In the waters of the Pacific Ocean, regular maneuvers of the Soviet and American squadrons are taking place. After month

The Detached Mission

1986•Action

★5.4

Checkmate to the Queen of Diamonds (1973) movie poster

★5.4

Checkmate to the Queen of Diamonds: A detective and a militia captain are working together investigating a murder. When their job is done, the feelings do n

Checkmate to the Queen of Diamonds

1973•Drama

★5.3

★5.3

The Unforgettable: About hardships of the first years of War, which fell to the lot of ordinary people in Ukraine, who got under the yoke o

The Unforgettable

1967•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Jānis Melderis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1986	The Detached Mission	Crowder	Average	Similar →
1981	Mercedes Runs Away from the Chase	Dietrich, German major	Flop	Similar →
1980	Brothers Rico	Nick Karmin	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Day of Retribution	Dr. Laurynas	Flop	Similar →
1976	Keys to Paradise	Harold	Average	Similar →
1973	Checkmate to the Queen of Diamonds	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Street Without End	engineer	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Republic of Varnu Street	Arturs	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Republic of Varnu Street	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	"Ciklons" sāksies naktī	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Arena	commandant	Super Hit	Similar →
1967	The Unforgettable	Ludwig Kraus	Flop	Similar →
1966	Rīta miglā	Arnis	Flop	Similar →

Jānis Melderis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jānis Melderis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jānis Melderis is "Arena" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Jānis Melderis acted in?

Jānis Melderis has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jānis Melderis?

Other notable films include "Keys to Paradise", "The Detached Mission", and "Checkmate to the Queen of Diamonds".