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Kôji Yakusho, actor
Actor

Kôji Yakusho: Movies & Box Office

films
12
on screen
1997–2026
box office
$155M
average score
76
Born
January 1, 1956 (age 70)
Birthplace
Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan
Full name
Kōji Hashimoto
Citizenship
Japan
Occupations
Actor, Director
Years active
1978-present
Spouses
Saeko Kawazu
Children
1
Known for

The Best Kôji Yakusho Movies

The highest-rated films Kôji Yakusho is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Mirai (2018) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Kôji Yakusho's Career in Numbers

Kôji Yakusho's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kôji Yakusho works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Shall We Dance? (1997) to Scarlet (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Kôji Yakusho Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 2
  2. 2000s 2
  3. 2010s 4
  4. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Kôji Yakusho's busiest decade, with 4 films.

Kôji Yakusho Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Adventure 2
  • Animation 1
  • Crime 1

Drama is the genre Kôji Yakusho has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of adventure (2).

Kôji Yakusho Career Milestones

First film
Shall We Dance? 1997
Biggest box office hit
Belle $64.7M worldwide
Best-rated film
Mirai Movie Echo Score 84
Newest film
Scarlet 2026
12 credits

Kôji Yakusho Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kôji Yakusho is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Kôji Yakusho?

Kôji Yakusho was born in Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan in 1956 and is 70 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Kōji Yakusho (°01-01-1956) is a seasoned Japanese actor recognized internationally for his roles in movies like 'Shall We Dance?' (1996), 'Cure' (1997), '13 Assassins' (2010), 'The Third Murder' (2017), 'The Blood of Wolves' (2018), 'Under the Open Sky' (2020) and 'The Days' (2023). For his breathtaking performance in 'Perfect Days' (2023), he was presented with the Best Actor award at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Yakusho's acting journey began in Isahaya, Nagasaki – where he was born the youngest of five brothers. After graduating, a stage production of Maxim Gorky's 'The Lower Depths' inspired him to immerse himself in the world of plays. Accomplishing his dream, Yakusho’s notable performance in the year-long NHK drama 'Tokugawa Ieyasu' (1983), launched him into fame. He has since featured in a string of successful film and TV shows, earning national and international acclaim. He notably sparked a domestic dance craze in Japan following the major success of 'Shall We Dance?', and his role in the jidaigeki 'Sanbiki ga Kiru!'. His continued success includes appearances in films such as 'Memoirs of a Geisha', 'Babel', and '13 Assassins'. His impressive range and skill have not only selected him as 2023 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival’s filmmaker in focus but have also allowed him to expand his creative pursuits, making his directorial debut in 'Toad's Oil' (2009).

Works with

Who Kôji Yakusho Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kôji Yakusho shares the most films with. Shohei Imamura comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Kenjirô Tsuda (2).

FAQ

Kôji Yakusho: Questions & Answers

How many movies Kôji Yakusho has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Kôji Yakusho been in?

Kôji Yakusho is credited on 12 films, from 1997 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kôji Yakusho's highest-grossing movie?

Belle (2022) is Kôji Yakusho's biggest box office hit, with $64.7M worldwide, ahead of Mirai (2018) ($28.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Kôji Yakusho's movies have made $155M.

Kôji Yakusho's biggest hits

What is the best Kôji Yakusho movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kôji Yakusho's best-rated film is Mirai (2018) with a score of 84, followed by Perfect Days (2023) (80).

Best Kôji Yakusho movies, ranked

How old is Kôji Yakusho?

Kôji Yakusho is 70 years old, born on January 1, 1956 in Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan.

What is Kôji Yakusho's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kôji Yakusho's filmography is Scarlet (2026), in the role of Claudius.

Who does Kôji Yakusho work with most often?

Kôji Yakusho shares the most films with Shohei Imamura (2 films), Kenjirô Tsuda (2 films) and Mamoru Miyano (2 films).

The Best Kôji Yakusho Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 credits.

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