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Jani Volanen

Jani Volanen

Actor · Born November 1, 1971 (54) · Helsinki, Finland

Jani Kristian Volanen (born 1 November 1971) is a Finnish actor, director and writer. He has appeared in films such as The Romanov Stones (1993), Homecoming (2015), The Mine (2016), Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019) and Hatching (2022). He is also a creator of a mystery thriller series Summer of Sorrow.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 1, 1971 (54)
From
Helsinki, Finland
Works as
Actor
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 57 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 27Down 12% in 30 days

What are Jani Volanen's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile
: browse their Comedy 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
Self
27%
Bonds
25%
Survival
24%
Ideas
10%
Power
7%
Morality
4%
Society
3%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 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 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

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

Steady 1 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · 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 2 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

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

Easy watch 0 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 4

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 4 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Mentor
1 of 4
Trickster
1 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4
Ally
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Melancholic
6
Warm
3
Contemplative
2
Absurd
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Hopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous1

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 Jani Volanen's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on AMC+ (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jani Volanen'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

57 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page.

  • L/over – ikuisesti minun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Teräsleidit - kuin viimeistä päivää(2025)

    as Ville

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Täydelliset vieraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Leo

  • Summer Is Crazy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Otso

  • Butterflies(2024)

    as Petri

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

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

    Show 10 episodes · Director · Creator · Story · Writer

  • Hatching(2022)

    as Father

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Bouncer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Writer · as The Bouncer

  • Eden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Asko

  • Ladies of Steel(2020)

    as Ville

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Dogs Don't Wear Pants(2019)

    as Juha's Co-worker

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • M/S Romantic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 4 episodes · Director · Creator · Writer

  • Bullets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 10 episodes · as Jaska Lahti

  • Happier Times, Grump (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Pekka

  • Laugh or Die(2018)

    as Hjalmar Kalm

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Deadwind(2018)

    Show 12 episodes · as Usko Bergdahl

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Lapland Odyssey 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Kittilän runkkareiden pomo

  • The Mine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Pekka Perä

  • Distractions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Screenplay · Theatre Play · as Veli Korhonen

  • Homecoming (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Kake

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

    Show 13 episodes · as Paul

  • Police Investigates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Ahti

  • Love and Other Troubles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Eikka

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

    Show 2 episodes · as Petri Kivelä

  • The Patient (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Putous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 8 episodes · Director · Writer

  • Kukkulan kuningas(2009)

    as Hans

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Ihmebantu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 7 episodes · Director · Creator · Writer · as Various

  • One Foot Under (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Priest

  • Forbidden Fruit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ilari

  • Falling Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Lääkäri Erjomaa

  • Ylikävely (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Reverend Heikkinen

  • Suojelijat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 10 episodes · as Rami

  • Playing Solo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Toimituspäällikkö

  • Maan mitta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 3 episodes · as Juha Kemppi

  • Man's Job (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Olli

  • Jefferson Anderson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 64 episodes · as Kyösti Pöysti (Voice) / Juhani Kontiovaara (Voice)

  • The Prince of Soap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ohjaaja

  • Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Nipa

  • Rumble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Operation Interheil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 3 episodes · as Antti Sahlberg

  • Mennen tullen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 4 episodes · Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Akseli

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

    Show 1 episode · as Arto "Ape" Rutanen · as Lasse · as Mies kapakassa · as Taksikuski

  • An Eye for an Eye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Sulo Salo / Kalevi Salo

  • Rakastin epätoivoista naista (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Baarimikko

  • Jerico 2000 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Fire-Eater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Clown

  • Studio Julmahuvi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 8 episodes · Director · Writer

  • Vääpeli Körmy ja kahtesti laukeava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Porttivahti Räikkönen

  • The Joyboys Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Director · Writer · as Yanee

  • Toini ja Heikki Haaman Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 10 episodes · Writer · Actor

  • Vääpeli Körmy – taisteluni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Vartiomies Räikkönen

  • Romanovin kivet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Henrik

  • Vääpeli Körmy ja etelän hetelmät (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Alikersantti Räikkönen

  • Vääpeli Körmy ja vetenalaiset vehkeet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sotamies Räikkönen

  • Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Räikkönen

Career shape

Star power in the 89th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 57 titles from 1990 to 2026; peak year 2018.

Biggest box office

Hatching (2022)

$508K worldwide

Highest rated

Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019)

Midcredits 73rd

Most popular right now

Deadwind (2018)

Film career

19902026

Peak 2018 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. 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.

  • 2006Screen debut· Matti: Hell Is for Heroes
  • 2022Career best· Hatching

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting52 of 57: 45 only acting, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score55thDirecting9 of 57: 0 only directing, 9 with another roleWriting12 of 57: 0 only writing, 12 with another roleOther crew3 of 57: 0 only other crew, 3 with another role

57 titles, 12 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 7 of them.

By decade

1990s14 · 13 acting · 4 crew2000s17 · 16 acting · 3 crew2010s16 · 14 acting · 3 crew2020s10 · 9 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 0% of 7 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 Jani Volanen's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 53rd percentile, the median of all 7; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th2

Shape of the crowd

None of their 8 titles divides audiences: 4 are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed2

Most loved · actor

Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019)

Midcredits 73rd · 65% liked

Reviewers score the acting 78/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 88, detractors 55. 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.

Is Jani Volanen's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 19 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 53 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 40 · moderateMedian of all films: 33

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Jani Volanen work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jani Volanen's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Aleksi Bardy shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers