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Peter Kurth

Peter Kurth

Actor · Born April 4, 1957 (69) · Güstrow, Germany

Peter Kurth was born on 4 April 1957 in Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. He is an actor, known for A Heavy Heart (2015), Babylon Berlin (2017) and Good Bye Lenin! (2003). He is married to Susanne Böwe.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
April 4, 1957 (69)
From
Güstrow, Germany
Works as
Actor
Titles
22 on MovieCove · 84 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 37 days to Oct 26Down 28% in 30 days

What are Peter Kurth's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Society and Self.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 79th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Action 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
Society
22%
Self
20%
Morality
18%
Survival
15%
Power
11%
Bonds
8%
Ideas
5%
Community4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 0 · Dark 8

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 5

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

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 2

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

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 3 · 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 4 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 3 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 4

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 6

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

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 6

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 4 of 6 analyzed roles.

Shadow
4 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6
Ally
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Melancholic
8
Contemplative
2
Thrilling
1
Warm
1
Other
8

How their films linger

Thought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous7

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 Peter Kurth's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 11 of their 22 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Peter Kurth'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

84 credits, 22 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Aliens over Meck-Pomm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2027)

    Actor

  • Jackpot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2027)

    as Alfred

  • Mozart/Mozart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 6 episodes · as Leopold Mozart

  • Berlin Hero(2025)

    as Fritz Teubner

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Franz(2025)

    as Hermann Kafka

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Sterben für Beginner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Volker Mutz

  • Micha denkt groß (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Hermann

  • Two to One(2024)

    as Markowski

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Spuk unterm Riesenrad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Jackel

  • Before It Ends(2023)

    as Heinrich

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • A Thin Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Christoph Wandler

  • Dark Satellites (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Hans

  • Inventing Anna(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Vadim Sorokin

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • The Allegation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 7 episodes · as Rechtanwalt Dr. Richard Schlesinger

  • Next Door(2021)

    as Bruno

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Christmas Crossfire(2020)

    as Rainer

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Old Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Hinni

  • Asphalt Burning(2020)

    as Kurt

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Im Abgrund (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Kommissar David Wallat

  • Sörensen's Fear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Jens Schäffler

  • Criminal: Germany(2019)

    Show 3 episodes · as Jochen Müller

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Sew the Winter to My Skin(2018)

    as Botha

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Sealed Lips(2018)

    as Vernehmer

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Die Aldi-Brüder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Hans-Joachim Ollenburg

  • The Typist(2018)

    Show 5 episodes · as Henry Silowski

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • 1929 - Das Jahr Babylon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • In the Aisles(2018)

    as Bruno

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Babylon Berlin(2017)

    Show 16 episodes · as Bruno Wolter

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • End of the Season (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Becker

  • Paradise(2016)

    as Krauze

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Allmen and the Dragonflies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Dörig

  • Ein Mann unter Verdacht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Andreas Roth

  • A Heavy Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Herbert

  • Me and Kaminski(2015)

    as Hochgart

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Die Kleinen und die Bösen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Horst 'Hotte' Mazocha

  • Schmitke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Julis Schmitke

  • Arne's Legacy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Uwe Hellmer

  • Gold(2013)

    as Wilhelm Laser

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Ein Jahr nach morgen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Berthold Kran

  • Einer wie Bruno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Karli Fichtner

  • Nord Nord Mord (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Freddy

  • Lena will es endlich wissen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Lothar Liebling

  • In the Shadows (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Richard Bauer

  • Frösche petzen nicht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Georg Schrummek

  • Der gestiefelte Kater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Eberhard

  • 12 Paces without a Head (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Keno Tom Brooke

  • Whiskey with Vodka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Herbert

  • Without You I'm Nothing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Hans-Gert

  • Und Jimmy ging zum Regenbogen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Grant, US-Geheimdienstagent

  • 1st of May: All Belongs to You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Harry

  • Homicide Hills(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Thomas Clausen

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Alle Alle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Otto

  • KDD - Kriminaldauerdienst (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Waldhausen

  • Nimm dir dein Leben (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Gunter Neusorge

  • Die Weihnachtswette (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Hagenberg

  • Der Kriminalist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Kurt Deutschmann · as Ralf Penke

  • Unter anderen Umständen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Günther Kroll

  • A Friend of Mine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Fernandez

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

    as Sicherheitsbeamter Becker

  • Der Mann im Strom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Kuddel

  • Hallesche Kometen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Karl

  • M.E.T.R.O. – Ein Team auf Leben und Tod (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Kommissar Maklund

  • Kometen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Erich Wagner

  • Ghosts(2005)

    as Vorarbeiter

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Das Lächeln der Tiefseefische (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Dietmar

  • SOKO Wismar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Marvin Schumann

  • Zwischen Nacht und Tag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Klaus

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

    as Klassenlehrer Günther Evers

  • Solo für Schwarz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Karl Benthin

  • SOKO Köln (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Claus Rüttgers

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

    Show 1 episode · as Tommy Prokop

  • Kommissarin Lucas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Gerd Antholz

  • Good Bye Lenin!(2003)

    as "X-TV" Boss

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Northern Star (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Pfarrer

  • Leipzig Homicide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Rudi

  • Einsatz in Hamburg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Franz Meerwald

  • Küstenwache (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Christian 'Krischan' Lange

  • Wilsberg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Karsten Scherer

  • Rosa Roth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Henning von der Osten

  • The Old Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Clemens Tiefensee

  • Police Call 110(1971)

    Show 3 episodes · as Henry Koitzsch · as Rocker

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Tatort(1970)

    Show 2 episodes · as Erik Seidel · as Heinz Knapps · as Jochen Kaleck · as Kommissar Seidel · as Prof. Dr. Richard Liere · as Seidel · as Siggi Mertens · as Walter Brenner · as Walter Jehke

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Mario Langer

  • Struwwelpeter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Norbert Troschitz

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 84 titles, 81 of them dated from 1965 to 2025; peak year 2017.

Biggest box office

Two to One (2024)

$4.3M worldwide

Highest rated

Before It Ends (2023)

Midcredits 82nd

Most popular right now

Criminal: Germany (2019)

Film career

19652025

Peak 2017 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting84 of 84: 84 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score57th

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s3 · acting1990s3 · acting2000s32 · acting2010s24 · acting2020s18 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 7% of 15 roles
0318

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Peter Kurth's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60th percentile, the median of all 15; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 22 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 22 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Sew the Winter to My Skin (2018)

68th percentile spread · 32% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Good Bye Lenin! (2003)

Midcredits 97th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 41. 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 Peter Kurth work with?

People who share at least 2 of Peter Kurth's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sandra Hüller shares the most, 2.

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers