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Maximilian Brückner

Maximilian Brückner

Actor · Born January 10, 1979 (47) · Munich, Germany

Maximilian Brückner was born on 10 January 1979 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He is an actor, known for Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005), Guys and Balls (2004) and War Horse (2011). He has been married to Magdalena Staudacher since 2013. They have three children.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 10, 1979 (47)
From
Munich, Germany
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 65 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 33% in 30 days

What are Maximilian Brückner's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 87th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: 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
Morality
27%
Power
21%
Self
20%
Bonds
18%
Society
7%
Survival
7%
Oppression3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 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 1 · Dark 5

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

Grounded 8 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

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 3 · Intense 4

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

Steady 7 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 1

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 2

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

Easy watch 1 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 5

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

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 4 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Melancholic
5
Dread
2
Warm
3
Hopeful
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Hopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic3
  • 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 Maximilian Brückner's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Maximilian Brückner'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

65 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 10 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Aus, Äpfel, Amen!(2026)

    as Eddie Kolozecik

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ein Münchner im Himmel - Der Tod ist erst der Anfang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Ludwig "Wiggerl" Brunner

  • Rex - Vienna Calling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · as Max Steiner

  • Nix ist fix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Pascal

  • More Beautiful(2025)

    as Franz

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Mein Kind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Niclas Koch

  • Mordnacht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Gabriel Panski

  • Gute Freunde - Der Aufstieg des FC Bayern (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Robert Schwan

  • Ein Regenbogen zu Weihnachten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Martin Kupfer

  • Riesending - Jede Stunde zählt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bertram Erhard

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

    as Johann König

  • The Conference(2022)

    as Dr. Eberhard Schöngarth

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Wunderschön(2022)

    as Franz

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Commitment Phobia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Andreas

  • Oktoberfest: Beer and Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 6 episodes · as Anatol Stifter

  • Schwarzach 23 und das mörderische ich(2020)

    as Franz Germinger Junior

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Most Beautiful Couple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Malte

  • Arctic Circle(2018)

    Show 10 episodes · as Thomas Lorenz

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Attempted Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Andreas Kawert

  • Schwarzach 23 und der Schädel des Saatan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Franz Germinger Jr.

  • Reformation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Martin Luther

  • Hindafing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 12 episodes · as Alfons Zischl

  • Schwarzach 23 - und die Jagd nach dem Mordsfinger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Franz Germinger junior

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

    Show 4 episodes · as Hannes Bucher

  • Schwarzach 23 - Und die Hand des Todes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Franz Germinger Junior

  • Die Insassen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Keith Winter

  • It Gets Even Better (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Sven Selig

  • Line of Separation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 6 episodes · as Gustl Schober

  • Reiff für die Insel – Katharina und die Dänen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Jonas Mikkelsen

  • Clara Immerwahr (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Fritz Haber

  • München Mord (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Janosch Amsel

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

    as Alfons

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

    as Szymon Smutek

  • Welcome to Bavaria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Bernie

  • Was weg is, is weg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Hansi Baumgarten

  • Die Chefin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Markus Jensch

  • War Horse(2011)

    as German Artillery Officer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Woman in Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Basti Honk

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

    as Peter 'Pitschi' Greulich

  • Anatomy of Evil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Auer

  • Die Route (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mark Thaler

  • In aller Stille (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Anton Kirmayer

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

    as Werner Malinckrodt

  • Freche Mädchen 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Josef

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

    as Jens

  • Räuber Kneißl(2008)

    as Mathias Kneißl

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

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

    as Sascha

  • Cherry Blossoms(2008)

    as Karl

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Mein alter Freund Fritz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Fritz Kessler

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

    as JoJo Wendling

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

    as Reporter Robert

  • Grave Decisions(2006)

    as Verkäufer

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Mozart - Ich hätte München Ehre gemacht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Carl Albert

  • Papa und Mama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Thomas Hupach

  • Fünf-Sterne-Kerle inklusive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Julian Ehrlich

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

    as Mammon

  • Sophie Scholl: The Final Days(2005)

    as Willi Graf

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

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

    as Jan

  • Guys & Balls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ecki

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

    Show 2 episodes · as Roland Orbach

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

    Show 1 episode · as Förster Henning Niemeyer · as Henning Niemeyer · as Johannes Löhns

  • Männer häppchenweise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Assistent der Polizeirätin

  • Café Meineid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom Kurowski

  • Tatort(1970)

    Show 7 episodes · as Franz Kappl · as Gerry Neuner · as Hem Staufacher

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Kommissar Jennerwein - Hochsaison (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Author

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 65 titles, 64 of them dated from 1970 to 2026; peak year 2004.

Biggest box office

Grave Decisions (2006)

$18M worldwide

Highest rated

Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Grave Decisions (2006)

Film career

19702026

Peak 2004 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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.

  • 1970Screen debut· Scene of the Crime
  • 2004First film· Guys & Balls
  • 2004First top-billed film· Guys & Balls
  • 2018Career best· Arctic Circle
  • 2019Career best· The Most Beautiful Couple

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting64 of 65: 64 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score83rdWriting1 of 65: 1 only writing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s1 · acting1990s1 · acting2000s17 · acting2010s29 · acting2020s16 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 21% of 14 roles
0409

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 Maximilian Brückner's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 86th percentile, the median of all 10; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 81st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

81stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

83rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 12 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Tatort (1970)

52nd percentile spread · 13% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)

Midcredits 94th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 76/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 42. 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 Maximilian Brückner work with?

People who share at least 2 of Maximilian Brückner's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Bettina Reitz shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers