The Best Mikio Naruse Movies, Ranked
60 credits from 1931 to 1966, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Mother Never Dies (1942) with $750K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Mikio Naruse Movies
The most recent films Mikio Naruse is credited on, newest first — starting with Moment of Terror (1966). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Moment of Terror 1966 · Director -
The Thin Line 1966 · Director -
Yearning 1964 · Director -
A Woman’s Life 1963 · Director -
A Wanderer’s Notebook 1962 · Director -
The Wiser Age 1962 · Director -
The Other Woman 1961 · Director -
The Approach of Autumn 1960 · Director -
The Lovelorn Geisha 1960 · Director -
Daughters, Wives and a Mother 1960 · Director -
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs 1960 · Director -
Summer Clouds 1958 · Director
The Best Mikio Naruse Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Mikio Naruse films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Mikio Naruse movie?
Mother Never Dies (1942) made the most at the box office, with $750K worldwide, followed by When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) with $51.8K. Together, Mikio Naruse's films with box office figures have made $802K.
What is the best Mikio Naruse drama movie?
Mother Never Dies (1942) is the best-rated of Mikio Naruse's drama films.
What is the newest Mikio Naruse movie?
The newest film on Mikio Naruse's filmography is Moment of Terror (1966), directed by Mikio Naruse.
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