Rubén Ochandiano: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 26
- on screen
- 1999–2025
- box office
- $42.9M
- average score
- 62
- Born
- October 3, 1980
- Birthplace
- Madrid, Spain
- Full name
- Rubén Ochandiano de Higes
- Citizenship
- Spanish
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1999-present
The Best Rubén Ochandiano Movies
The highest-rated films Rubén Ochandiano is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Born a King (2019) scores highest, at 81. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 81 Born a King 2019 · Al Thunayyan -
Movie Echo Score: Score 76 Everyone Will Burn 2021 · Juan -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Daniela Forever 2025 · Garrido -
Movie Echo Score: Score 48 Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City 2020 · Eneko -
Movie Echo Score: Score 48 Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City 2019 · Eneko
Rubén Ochandiano's Career in Numbers
Rubén Ochandiano's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Rubén Ochandiano works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Heart of the Warrior (1999) to Daniela Forever (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Rubén Ochandiano Movies by Decade
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 10
- 2010s 8
- 2020s 6
The 2000s were Rubén Ochandiano's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Rubén Ochandiano Movies by Genre
- Drama 15
- Thriller 3
- Comedy 2
- Horror 1
- Action 1
- Biography 1
- War 1
- Crime 1
- Fantasy 1
Drama is the genre Rubén Ochandiano has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of thriller (3).
Rubén Ochandiano Career Milestones
- First film
- Heart of the Warrior 1999
- Biggest box office hit
- The Infiltrator $21M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Born a King Movie Echo Score 81
- Newest film
- Daniela Forever 2025
Rubén Ochandiano Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Rubén Ochandiano is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
Daniela Forever as Garrido · Drama Worldwide box office: $58K Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2023
Ferocious Wolf as Elías · Drama - 2022
Can’t Live Without You as Rafa · Drama Worldwide box office: $172K - 2021
Everyone Will Burn as Juan · Horror Worldwide box office: $17.7K Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2021
A Dead Man Cannot Live as Ángel · Thriller - 2020
Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City as Eneko · Action Worldwide box office: $2.58M Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2019
Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City as Eneko · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.58M Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2019
Born a King as Al Thunayyan · Drama Worldwide box office: $845K Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2016
The Infiltrator Biography Worldwide box office: $21M - 2015
Vulcania as Olmo · Thriller Worldwide box office: $4.9K - 2015
Cuento de verano as Mario · Comedy - 2015
Sanctuary as Mutiko · Drama Worldwide box office: $15.9K - 2013
Letter to Eva as Manolo · Drama - 2011
Don’t Be Afraid as Toni · Drama - 2008
My Prison Yard as Atracador · Drama Worldwide box office: $395K - 2008
Che: Part Two as Rolando (Eliseo Reyes Rodriguez) · Drama Worldwide box office: $8.64M - 2006
Vientos de agua as Vidal · Drama - 2005
Tapas as César · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.46M - 2003
The Weakness of the Bolshevik as Manu · Drama Worldwide box office: $276K - 2003
Chill Out! as Berto · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.15M - 2002
Warriors as Sergeant Rubio · War Worldwide box office: $734K - 2002
Amnèsia as Jorge · Crime - 2001
Broken Silence as Sebas · Drama - 2000
Asfalto Thriller - 1999
Heart of the Warrior as Raúl · Fantasy - 1999
Flowers From Another World as Oscar · Drama
Who Is Rubén Ochandiano?
Rubén Ochandiano was born in Madrid, Spain on October 3, 1980. Credited on films since 1999, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Rubén Ochandiano (born Rubén Ochandiano de Higes on 3 October 1980) is a Spanish actor whose career has spanned television, cinema and international productions. Born in Madrid, he grew up in a family with theatrical roots, being the nephew of actress and stage director Amelia Ochandiano, which gave him early exposure to the performing arts. He honed his craft under the guidance of renowned acting coaches Juan Carlos Corazza and Manuel Morón, a training that equipped him with a versatile technique valued by directors across genres. Ochandiano first appeared in minor television roles such as in the popular series Médico de familia and Periodistas, but his breakthrough arrived when he was cast as Marcos, the shy nephew of the school principal, in the teen soap Al salir de clase (1999‑2000), a role that introduced him to a broad youthful audience. His film debut came the same year with Flowers from Another World (1999), and he quickly earned critical attention for his performance as a sheep herder in the maquis‑drama Broken Silence (2001), a portrayal that garnered a Goya Award nomination for Best New Actor. The actor continued to diversify his portfolio, playing an anarchist in the miniseries Vientos de agua (2006) and a morally complex archbishop Oliva in the historical drama Toledo, cruce de destinos, where reviewers highlighted his ability to convey perverse and twisted nuances. In 2018 he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), an acknowledgement of his growing international stature. More recently, Ochandiano expanded into the European market by appearing as an intermediate trader in the Belgian‑Dutch narco‑series Undercover (2019) and returning for its second season, demonstrating his adaptability to multilingual and cross‑cultural productions. Throughout his career, Rubén Ochandiano has combined strong theatrical foundations with a willingness to explore challenging characters, cementing his reputation as one of Spain’s most compelling contemporary actors.
Who Rubén Ochandiano Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Rubén Ochandiano shares the most films with. Pedro Casablanc comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Aura Garrido (4).
Rubén Ochandiano: Questions & Answers
How many movies Rubén Ochandiano has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Rubén Ochandiano been in?
Rubén Ochandiano is credited on 26 films, from 1999 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Rubén Ochandiano's highest-grossing movie?
The Infiltrator (2016) is Rubén Ochandiano's biggest box office hit, with $21M worldwide, ahead of Che: Part Two (2008) ($8.64M). Across every film with box office figures, Rubén Ochandiano's movies have made $42.9M.
Rubén Ochandiano's biggest hits What is the best Rubén Ochandiano movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Rubén Ochandiano's best-rated film is Born a King (2019) with a score of 81, followed by Everyone Will Burn (2021) (76).
Best Rubén Ochandiano movies, ranked When was Rubén Ochandiano born?
Rubén Ochandiano was born on October 3, 1980 in Madrid, Spain.
What is Rubén Ochandiano's newest movie?
The most recent film on Rubén Ochandiano's filmography is Daniela Forever (2025), in the role of Garrido.
Who does Rubén Ochandiano work with most often?
Rubén Ochandiano shares the most films with Pedro Casablanc (4 films), Aura Garrido (4 films) and Daniel Calparsoro (4 films).
The Best Rubén Ochandiano Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.
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