The Best Masayuki Yui Movies, Ranked
22 credits from 1980 to 2014, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Sword of Desperation (2010) with $4.91M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Masayuki Yui Box Office Hits
Masayuki Yui's films have made $11.9M worldwide in total. Sword of Desperation (2010) is the biggest hit at $4.91M, ahead of Kagemusha (1980) ($4.02M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Masayuki Yui Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Masayuki Yui's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1980s to 2010s.
The Latest Masayuki Yui Movies
The most recent films Masayuki Yui is credited on, newest first — starting with Cicada (2014). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Masayuki Yui Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Masayuki Yui films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Masayuki Yui movie?
Sword of Desperation (2010) made the most at the box office, with $4.91M worldwide, followed by Kagemusha (1980) with $4.02M. Together, Masayuki Yui's films with box office figures have made $11.9M.
Which Masayuki Yui movie won the most awards?
Kagemusha (1980) is the most decorated Masayuki Yui film, with 2 wins from 3 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Masayuki Yui drama movie?
Kagemusha (1980) is the best-rated of Masayuki Yui's drama films. In other genres: Sword of Desperation (thriller).
What is the newest Masayuki Yui movie?
The newest film on Masayuki Yui's filmography is Cicada (2014), with Masayuki Yui as Gankane-san.
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