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Pirkko Hämäläinen

Pirkko Hämäläinen

Actor · Born May 29, 1959 (67) · Helsinki, Finland

Pirkko Hämäläinen was born on 29 May 1959 in Helsinki, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Paper Star (1989), The Worthless (1982) and The Winter War (1989). She was previously married to Puntti Valtonen.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
May 29, 1959 (67)
From
Helsinki, Finland
Works as
Actor
Titles
7 on MovieCove · 51 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 15% in 30 days

What are Pirkko Hämäläinen's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 39th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
31%
Self
17%
Society
17%
Morality
14%
Ideas
13%
Power
5%
Survival
3%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeForgiveness2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 3 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 0 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role
  • Shapeshifteras Anita in Aita (2001)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
4
Tense
3
Warm
2
Hopeful
3
Contemplative
2
Other
2

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Other1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Pirkko Hämäläinen's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 7 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Pirkko Hämäläinen's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

51 credits, 7 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Overtime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Annastiina Kankaanrinta

  • Not Withholding Anything from You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Forgiven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · as Lissu

  • Siblings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Ulla Koskinen-Uusitalo

  • Kulkuset kulkuset (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Maarit

  • Transport (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Marianne Rautiainen

  • Aalto: Architect of Emotions(2020)

    as Aino Aalto (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Kill Anneli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Anneli

  • The Storage 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Opettaja

  • Winning Ticket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Korumyyjä

  • Miami(2017)

    as Junell

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Downshifters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lydia

  • Devil's Bride(2016)

    as Ebba Matsenkia

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Gold Digger(2016)

    as Kirsti Ryynänen, Marjan äiti

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Eila, Rampe and Baby Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Eila's sister

  • Kansan mies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 12 episodes · as Hanna Kaski

  • August Fools (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Festivaaliemäntä

  • Open Up to Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Anna-Liisa Koistinen, psykoterapeutti

  • Miss Blue Jeans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mother

  • Virta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Marja-Leena Hukkila

  • The Unknown Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Narrator (voice)

  • Il prossimo tuo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Jade Warrior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Weckström (voice)

  • Ketonen & Myllyrinne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Uudisraivaaja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 6 episodes · as Irene Nygren

  • Onnen varjot(2005)

    as Adoptiotoimiston virkailja

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Harbour Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Vanha Riimu

  • Nollatoleranssi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · as Päivi Mustala / Päivi Arola

  • Skene (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Anne

  • Tuulikaappimaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Marita

  • Dogs Have No Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Woman at the restaurant

  • Aita(2001)

    as Anita

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Little Sister (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Annikki Elomaa

  • Kaverille ei jätetä (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Kaisu Kallio · as Pankkineiti · as Rouva Amalia Mäntykallio · as Rouva Kalkku · as Ulla Castrén

  • A Long Hot Summer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Keski-ikäinen nainen

  • Vuoden viimeinen kesä (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Big Bang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mintun äiti

  • Viimeiset siemenperunat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 6 episodes · as Anita Järvinen

  • Amazon(1990)

    as Susanne

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Huojuva talo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Siiri Keravainen

  • The Winter War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Marjatta Hakala

  • Paper Star (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Anna Kelanen

  • Macbeth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lady

  • Intohimonäytelmä (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kate

  • Fakta homma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Hautausmaan vastaava

  • Ylösnousemus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Maksullinen nainen

  • Calamari Union (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Secretary

  • Viimeiset rotannahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • The Worthless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Veera

  • Kauhea murhamies Lalli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • The Liar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Tuula

Career shape

Star power in the 78th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 51 titles from 1981 to 2025; peak year 1982.

Biggest box office

Gold Digger (2016)

$1.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Devil's Bride (2016)

Midcredits 42nd

Most popular right now

Aalto: Architect of Emotions (2020)

Film career

19812025

Peak 1982 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1982Screen debut· The Worthless

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting51 of 51: 51 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score31st

By decade

1980s11 · acting1990s8 · acting2000s11 · acting2010s13 · acting2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Pirkko Hämäläinen's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 31st percentile, the median of all 7; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 36th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th5

Shape of the crowd

None of their 7 titles divides audiences: 3 are Broadly Agreed.

  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed2

Most loved · actor

Aalto: Architect of Emotions (2020)

Midcredits 78th · 73% liked

Reviewers score the acting 51/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 62, detractors 28. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Pirkko Hämäläinen work with?

People who share at least 2 of Pirkko Hämäläinen's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Janne Reinikainen shares the most, 2.

Actors

Producers

Mixed roles