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Michael Ostrowski

Michael Ostrowski

Actor and writer · Born January 3, 1973 (53) · Leoben, Austria

Michael Ostrowski is an actor, presenter, writer and director from Leoben in the Austrian state of Styria. He achieved his professional breakthrough in 2004 and has since built a long-running career in film and television. Over the years, he has appeared in numerous productions, establishing himself as a recognisable figure in Austrian media. In addition to acting, Ostrowski has extensive experience as a television presenter. He has hosted major Austrian broadcasts, including the programme marking 100 Years of Radio. For his work on that show, he received the Austrian television award Romy. Alongside his on-screen roles, he also works behind the scenes as a writer and director, contributing to a broad range of television and film projects.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 3, 1973 (53)
From
Leoben, Austria
Works as
Actor and writer
Titles
27 on MovieCove · 75 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 64 days to Oct 27Down 37% in 30 days

What are Michael Ostrowski's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 34th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 13th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation 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
32%
Society
21%
Morality
18%
Ideas
10%
Self
9%
Power
8%
Survival
2%
Community5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 11 · Serious 4 · Dark 1

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 6 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

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

Steady 10 · 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 3 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 8

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 12 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Ally
1 of 3
Shapeshifter
1 of 3
Threshold guardian
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
11
Warm
10
Absurd
4
Tense
4
Dread
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Feel-good11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous3

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 Michael Ostrowski's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 12 of their 27 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Ostrowski'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

75 credits, 27 with a MovieCove page; 14 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Steckerlfischfiasko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Günther

  • Sheep(2026)

    Show 5 episodes · as Luftpumpen Hans

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Monster Mia(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Eine halbe Stunde ist viel Zeit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Director · Screenplay · as Miller

  • Bis auf den Knochen - Ein Krimi aus Passau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Ferdinand Zankl

  • Almost Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Giesser

  • Niemand stirbt gern allein - Ein Krimi aus Passau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Ferdinand Zankl

  • Der rote Wolf - Ein Krimi aus Passau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Ferdinand Zankl

  • Ostrowski beim Woodstock der Blasmusik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Director · as Self

  • Trost und Rath – Das große Schlachten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Armin Trost

  • A Girl Named Willow(2025)

    as Herr Geier

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Die Heinzels - Neue Mützen, neue Mission(2024)

    as Horik (voice)

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Trost & Rath - Tanz mit dem Teufel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Armin Trost

  • Gier nach Gold - Ein Krimi aus Passau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Ferdinand Zankl

  • Zeit zu beten - Ein Krimi aus Passau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Ferdinand Zankl

  • How do we get out of this? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Peter

  • Rehragout-Rendezvous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Günther

  • A Thousand Lines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • The Kangaroo Conspiracy(2022)

    as Joe

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Buba(2022)

    as Abnor

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Love Thing(2022)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The Hawk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director · Writer · as Mike

  • Der Fluss ist sein Grab - Ein Krimi aus Passau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Ferdinand Zankl

  • Zu jung zu sterben - Ein Krimi aus Passau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Ferdinand Zankl

  • Help, I Shrunk My Friends(2021)

    as Teacher Coldegol

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Kaiserschmarrndrama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Günther

  • Die Donau ist tief. Ein Krimi aus Passau(2020)

    as Ferdinand Zankl

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Freund oder Feind - Ein Krimi aus Passau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Ferdinand Zankl

  • I've Never Been to New York(2019)

    as Fred

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Leberkäsjunkie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Günther

  • How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)(2019)

    Show 5 episodes · as Abnor

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Cold Feet(2018)

    as Frank Peters

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

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

    as Günther

  • Party Hard Die Young(2018)

    as Veranstalter

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Labaule & Erben (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 6 episodes · as Tillmann Blomeir

  • Help, I Shrunk My Parents(2018)

    as Teacher Coldegol

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Anna Fucking Molnar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Moderator

  • Animals(2017)

    as Harald

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Kebab extra scharf! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Prinz Eugen / Dr. Eugen

  • Deadly Leaks 2(2017)

    as Wolfgang Fiedler

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Bibi & Tina: Perfect Pandemonium(2017)

    as Bauer

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Hotel Rock'n'Roll (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Director · Writer · as Max

  • Schweinskopf al dente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Pathologe Günther

  • Help, I Shrunk My Teacher(2015)

    as Teacher Mr. Coldegol

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Look Who's Back(2015)

    as Rico Mancello

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Player(2015)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Half Brothers(2015)

    Screenplay · as Don Franz

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Konrad und Katharina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Hausmeister

  • Und Äktschn! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Faltermeier

  • Bad Fucking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Killian Hintersteiner

  • Dampfnudelblues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Gerichtsmediziner

  • Taking It Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Patrick Angerer

  • Hai-Alarm am Müggelsee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Griechischer Wirt

  • Kokowääh 2(2013)

    as Joseph Fichtelhuber

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Bavarian Rhapsody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

  • Kebab mit Alles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Prinz Eugen

  • Weihnachtsengel küsst man nicht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Fotograf

  • How to Live Your Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Studienberater

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

    Show 27 episodes · as Manu

  • Being Human(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Unintentional Kidnapping of Mrs. Elfriede Ott (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Screenplay · as Toni Cantussi

  • Same Same But Different(2009)

    Screenplay · as Alex

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Kill Daddy Good Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Demonstrant 1

  • Schnell ermittelt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Mario Wondrak

  • Contact High (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Screenplay · as Hans Wurst

  • The Crown Prince(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Graf Károlyi

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

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

    as Chris

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

    as Alex

  • Vienna Crime Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Joseph Schikaneder · as Markus Hager

  • Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 66 episodes · as Franzi Deng

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

    Screenplay · as Max

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

    Actor

  • Murder in the Mountains(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Filser

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all shows

  • Inspector Rex (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Fredi Lang

  • Tatort(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 74 titles from 1970 to 2026; peak year 2023.

Biggest box office

Look Who's Back (2015)

$26M worldwide

Highest rated

Look Who's Back (2015)

Midcredits 81st

Most popular right now

Monster Mia (2026)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19702026

Peak 2023 · at the high point of their film career. 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
Acting71 of 74: 63 only acting, 8 with another role · typical Midcredits score36thDirecting4 of 74: 1 only directing, 3 with another roleWriting10 of 74: 2 only writing, 8 with another role

74 titles, 8 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 8 of them.

By decade

1970s1 · acting1990s1 · acting2000s11 · 11 acting · 2 crew2010s34 · 32 acting · 6 crew2020s27 · 26 acting · 3 crew

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 8% of 25 roles
041419

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 Michael Ostrowski's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 37th percentile, the median of all 20; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 40th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

33rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 27 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 27 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

Monster Mia (2026)

90th percentile spread · 22% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) (2019)

Midcredits 85th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 36. 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 Michael Ostrowski work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Ostrowski's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Detlev Buck shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers