Mads Ousdal - Actor Profile

Mads Ousdal

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
25Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 8, 1970
Birth Place: Oslo, Norway

Mads Ousdal Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mads Ousdal reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Mads Ousdal'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 Greatest Thing, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mads Ousdal Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mads Ousdal's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Greatest Thing (2001) movie poster
★9.0

The Greatest Thing: In the late 1860s, after becoming engaged to three bachelors in the town, Petra flees from an angry mob and seeks refuge

The Greatest Thing

2001•Drama
★8.0
The 7 Deadly Sins (2000) movie poster
★8.0

The 7 Deadly Sins: Feature film length collection of seven short films about the biblical seven sins by preliminary younger Norwegian direc

The 7 Deadly Sins

2000•Drama
★7.0
Betrayed (2020) movie poster
★7.0

Betrayed: During World War II, millions of Jews from all over Europe are deported and killed in German concentration camps. When t

Betrayed

2020•Drama
★6.9
A Thousand Times Good Night (2013) movie poster
★6.9

A Thousand Times Good Night: On assignment while photographing a female suicide bomber in Kabul, Rebecca – one of the world’s top war photojournalist

A Thousand Times Good Night

2013•Drama
★6.8
Through a Glass, Darkly (2008) movie poster
★6.8

Through a Glass, Darkly: A moving, magic and playful story about a young girl who, at the end of her life, learns to accept death and understands

Through a Glass, Darkly

2008•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Mads Ousdal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Battle of Oslo Generalmajor Jacob Hvinden Haug (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Casper and Emma: The Golden Ring from Atlantis Morfar Flop Similar →
2022 Jentetur Stein Average Similar →
2021 Jeanne d'Arc of the North Narrator Flop Similar →
2021 One or Two Lies - Flop Similar →
2020 Betrayed Karl Marthinsen Hit Similar →
2018 Syndebukken: Prosessen mot Harry Lindstrøm Himself Flop Similar →
2018 An Affair Bjørn Flop Similar →
2016 Erica Sebastian Flop Similar →
2015 Know Me Isak Average Similar →
2013 A Thousand Times Good Night Stig Hit Similar →
2012 90 Minutes Fred Average Similar →
2012 Varg Veum - Cold Hearts Thorvaldsen Average Similar →
2012 High Rise Life – The Movie Rune Flop Similar →
2011 Jackpot Thor Eggen Average Similar →
2010 Norwegian Ninja Kommandør Arne Treholt Flop Similar →
2008 Through a Glass, Darkly Father Hit Similar →
2001 The Greatest Thing Yngve Vold Super Hit Similar →
2001 Death is a lonely hunter Roy Flop Similar →
2000 Detector Daniel Jor Flop Similar →
2000 The 7 Deadly Sins - Super Hit Similar →
2000 Hovmod Pål Average Similar →
2000 Bryllupet Tom Hit Similar →
1997 Blessed Are Those Who Thirst Terje Flop Similar →
1983 Prima Veras saga om Olav den Hellige - Average Similar →

Mads Ousdal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mads Ousdal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mads Ousdal is "The Greatest Thing" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Mads Ousdal acted in?

Mads Ousdal has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mads Ousdal?

Other notable films include "The 7 Deadly Sins", "Betrayed", and "A Thousand Times Good Night".

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