Matthias Schweighöfer
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Matthias Schweighöfer (German: [maˈtiːasˈʃvaɪkˌhøːfɐ]; born 11 March 1981) is a German actor and filmmaker known for his work in several German and American film productions. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Franz Herber in the 2008 film Valkyrie. In 2021, Schweighöfer appeared as Ludwig Dieter in the Netflix film Army of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder. He reprised his role in the prequel film, Army of Thieves, which he also directed. Description above from the Wikipedia article Matthias Schweighöfer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Matthias Schweighöfer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Matthias Schweighöfer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. 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 Schweighöfer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Matthias Schweighöfer'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 Ballett ist ausgefallen, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Matthias Schweighöfer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Matthias Schweighöfer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Matthias Schweighöfer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amrum | Theo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Elio | Ambassador Tegmen (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Girl You Know It's True | Frank Farian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Family Switch | Rolf | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Heart of Stone | Jack of Hearts | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Werner Heisenberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Swimmers | Sven | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Army of Thieves | Ludwig Dieter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Hinterland | Josef | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Creating an Army of the Dead | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Army of the Dead | Ludwig Dieter | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Resistance | Klaus Barbie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | 100 Things | Anton Katz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kursk | Pavel Sonin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vielmachglas | Erik Ruge | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Four Against the Bank | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Most Beautiful Day | Andi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Robinson Crusoe | Robinson Crusoe (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Manny | Clemens | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bibi & Tina: Bewildered and Bewitched | Prinz Charming | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Male Mistakes | Partygast | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Joy of Fatherhood | Felix | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Frau Ella | Sascha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Kokowääh 2 | Matthias Schweighöfer | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Break Up Man | Paul Voigt | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Woman in Love | Alex Honk | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hut in the Woods | Matze | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Friendship! | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 12 Paces without a Head | Gödeke Michels | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Marcel Reich-Ranicki - Mein Leben | Marcel Reich-Ranicki | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Valkyrie | SS-Soldat im Erschießungskommando | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Red Baron | Baron Manfred von Richthofen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rabbit Without Ears | Moritz | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | An Old Maid | Felix | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fata Morgana | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Eight Miles High | Rainer Langhans | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Polly Blue Eyes | Ronald 'Ronny' Helske | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Happy End | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Combat 16 | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Off Beat | Crash | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Die Klasse von '99 - Schule war gestern, Leben ist jetzt | Felix | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Friends of Friends | Gregor | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Nachts im Park | Hansen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ballett ist ausgefallen | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Heart Over Head | Dirk Bachmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Vorspiel mit Nachspiel | Jan Quinn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Kiss Me, Frog | Prinz Dietbert | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | 3 Tage 44 | Albert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Friends | Speedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Spuk aus der Gruft | Torsten | Super Hit | Similar → |
Matthias Schweighöfer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Matthias Schweighöfer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matthias Schweighöfer is "Ballett ist ausgefallen" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Matthias Schweighöfer acted in?
Matthias Schweighöfer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Matthias Schweighöfer?
Other notable films include "Happy End", "Oppenheimer", and "Spuk aus der Gruft".