Pierre van Pletzen - Actor Profile

Pierre van Pletzen

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
10Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1952
Birth Place: Stilfontein, Western Transvaal, South Africa

Pierre van Pletzen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Pierre van Pletzen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Pierre van Pletzen's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Pierre van Pletzen'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 Meerkat Moonship, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pierre van Pletzen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pierre van Pletzen's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Meerkat Moonship (2018) movie poster
★7.3

Meerkat Moonship: Timid, wildly imaginative 13-year-old Gideonette de La Rey learns that the name she was given comes with it a horrible c

Meerkat Moonship

2018•Fantasy
★7.1
The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989) movie poster
★7.1

The Gods Must Be Crazy II: Xixo is back again. This time, his children accidentally stow away on a fast-moving poachers' truck, unable to get off,

The Gods Must Be Crazy II

1989•Action
★6.5
Windprints (1990) movie poster
★6.5

Windprints: A South African journalist is sent to Namibia to investigate a serial killer.

Windprints

1990•Action
★6.0
Semi-Soeter (2025) movie poster
★6.0

Semi-Soeter: Power couple Jaci and JP find themselves in a bumpy predicament when a new work pitch for a baby brand forces them to pl

Semi-Soeter

2025•Romance
★5.7
Panic Mechanic (1996) movie poster
★5.7

Panic Mechanic: When Hanky Pranky (alias Schucks), star of a candid camera TV show, loses his job to affirmative action, he applies for

Panic Mechanic

1996•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Pierre van Pletzen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Semi-Soeter Dr. Ignatius Bos Average Similar →
2023 Hans Crosses The Rubicon Hans Flop Similar →
2018 Meerkat Moonship Oupa Willem Hit Similar →
1996 Panic Mechanic Coetzee Average Similar →
1993 Orkney Snork Nie 2 Spike Flop Similar →
1992 Orkney Snork Nie (Die Movie) Spike Flop Similar →
1991 Taxi to Soweto Arno Theron Flop Similar →
1990 Windprints Meinert Hit Similar →
1989 The Gods Must Be Crazy II George Hit Similar →
N/A Niemandsland - Flop Similar →

Pierre van Pletzen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pierre van Pletzen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre van Pletzen is "Meerkat Moonship" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Pierre van Pletzen acted in?

Pierre van Pletzen has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pierre van Pletzen?

Other notable films include "The Gods Must Be Crazy II", "Windprints", and "Semi-Soeter".

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