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Jürgen Mai

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
17Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1951
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Jürgen Mai Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jürgen Mai 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 Jürgen Mai's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Jürgen Mai'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 Wer anhält stirbt, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jürgen Mai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jürgen Mai's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Wer anhält stirbt (1996) movie poster
★10.0

Wer anhält stirbt: Two couples, one from West Berlin, the other from East Berlin, are stranded in the vast plain of an abandoned military t

Wer anhält stirbt

1996•Drama
★8.0
The Pocket Watch (1991) movie poster
★8.0

The Pocket Watch: After the Nazis take over political power in Germany, the father of Rosi and Hansi, a member of the communist party, mus

The Pocket Watch

1991•Family
★8.0
Der Schulweg (1987) movie poster
★8.0

Der Schulweg: Anne is a sixth grade student. Every school day, with beating hearts, she waits for her to meet Tom in the stairwell to

Der Schulweg

1987•TV Movie
★8.0
Der Aufstand der Fischer von St. Barbara (1988) movie poster
★8.0

Der Aufstand der Fischer von St. Barbara: Johann Hull, a man with revolutionary charisma, comes to St. Barbara one day. He encourages the starving fishermen to fi

Der Aufstand der Fischer von St. Barbara

1988•Drama
★7.0
Mit Leib und Seele (1988) movie poster
★7.0

Mit Leib und Seele: Seventeen-year-old apprentice Jonas, struggling with his ailing, proud father, pours himself into restoring a decaying s

Mit Leib und Seele

1988•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jürgen Mai has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Matze, Kebab und Sauerkraut Charlottes Vater Flop Similar →
2016 Two People Meeting Herr Averdonk Flop Similar →
2001 Julietta Lehrer Flop Similar →
2001 C'est la vie, mon ami - Flop Similar →
1996 Wer anhält stirbt Man in Suit Super Hit Similar →
1992 Sweet Emma, Dear Böbe - Average Similar →
1991 The Pocket Watch Vater Super Hit Similar →
1990 Geschichten einer Nacht - Flop Similar →
1989 Two Strange Characters Trockenbrodt Average Similar →
1989 Holiday Storm Arzt Flop Similar →
1988 Der Aufstand der Fischer von St. Barbara - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Mit Leib und Seele - Hit Similar →
1987 Der Schulweg Vater Schubert Super Hit Similar →
1985 Die Wette Wienhold Flop Similar →
1979 Addio, piccola mia Clemm Flop Similar →
1978 Sabine Wulff - Average Similar →
1974 Für die Liebe noch zu mager - Average Similar →

Jürgen Mai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jürgen Mai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jürgen Mai is "Wer anhält stirbt" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jürgen Mai acted in?

Jürgen Mai has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jürgen Mai?

Other notable films include "The Pocket Watch", "Der Schulweg", and "Der Aufstand der Fischer von St. Barbara".

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