Matthias Habich
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Matthias Habich (born 12 January 1940) is a German actor who has appeared in more than 110 film and television productions since 1965. Habich was born in Danzig (present-day Gdańsk, Poland) and lives in Paris. In his career, he appeared in a number of internationally recognized films. In the 2001 film Enemy at the Gates about Stalingrad, he played the part of General (later Field Marshal) Friedrich Paulus. In the 2004 film Downfall, he portrayed Werner Haase. In the 2008 Oscar-winning drama The Reader he appeared as the father of the title character. Source: Article "Matthias Habich" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Matthias Habich Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Matthias Habich reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Matthias Habich's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Matthias Habich'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 Deutschlandlied, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Matthias Habich Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Matthias Habich's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Matthias Habich has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Playing God | Richard Gärtner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Narcissus and Goldmund | Burgherr | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Lassie Come Home | Graf von Sprengel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Conni & Co 2 - Das Geheimnis des T-Rex | Ingo Jonas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ein großer Aufbruch | Holm Hardenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Das Gewinnerlos | Georg Freudenreich | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Taste of Apple Seeds | Carsten Lexow | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Und alle haben geschwiegen | Paul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Nanga Parbat | Pfarrer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ceasefire | Alain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Half a Life | Peter Grabowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Reader | Peter Berg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Chaotic Ana | Klaus | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Witch's Kiss | Der Herr der Finsternis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Downfall | Prof. Dr. Werner Haase | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Getting a Life | Michael Berkhoff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Two Days of Hope | Otto Kaminski | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Boran | Boran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Nowhere in Africa | Süßkind | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Enemy at the Gates | General Paulus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Zucker für die Bestie | Dr. Kaltenbach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Judgement | Fremder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Die Rättin | Markus Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | In the Name of Innocence | Kommissar Norbert Michaelis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Davids Rache | Christian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beyond Silence | Gregor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Black for Remembrance | Chris Corday | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Deutschlandlied | Konrad Schuhbeck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Das zehnte Jahr | Max | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Ich bin unschuldig - Ärztin im Zwielicht | Juergen Liebig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | À deux pas du paradis | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Savage Woman | Elysée | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Der Fall Ö. | Hauptmann / Teiresias | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pink Palace, Paradise Beach | Daniel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Duo | Ambrosius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Noch ein Wunsch | Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Passenger – Welcome to Germany | Körner | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Cry of the Owl | Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Embers | Albert Korb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Imperative | Theologist | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Purity of Heart | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Maiden's War | Jan Amery | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Coup de Grâce | Erich von Lhomond | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Im Vorhof der Wahrheit | Miroslav als Erwachsener | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Fluchtgefahr | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Neugierig wie ein Kind | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Abenteuer eines Sommers | Michelitsch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Die merkwürdige Lebensgeschichte des Friedrich Freiherrn von der Trenck | Friedrich von der Trenck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Das Klavier | Arthur Rödlich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Undine | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Matthias Habich - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Matthias Habich?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matthias Habich is "Deutschlandlied" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Matthias Habich acted in?
Matthias Habich has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Matthias Habich?
Other notable films include "Noch ein Wunsch", "Das zehnte Jahr", and "Davids Rache".