Shinobu Ôtake: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 42
- on screen
- 1977–2023
- box office
- $376M
- average score
- 76
- Born
- July 17, 1957 (age 69)
- Birthplace
- Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
- Full name
- Shinobu Ōtake
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1973-present
- Spouses
- Seiji Hattori, Sanma Akashiya
- Children
- 2
The Best Shinobu Ôtake Movies
The highest-rated films Shinobu Ôtake is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Boy and the Heron (2023) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Shinobu Ôtake's Career in Numbers
Shinobu Ôtake's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Shinobu Ôtake works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977) to Who Were We? (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Shinobu Ôtake Movies by Decade
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 14
- 2020s 5
The 2010s were Shinobu Ôtake's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Shinobu Ôtake Movies by Genre
- Drama 21
- Comedy 6
- Family 3
- Mystery 2
- Adventure 2
- Romance 2
- Animation 1
- Action 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- War 1
Drama is the genre Shinobu Ôtake has worked in most, with 21 films, ahead of comedy (6).
Shinobu Ôtake Career Milestones
- First film
- Tora-san Plays Cupid 1977
- Biggest box office hit
- The Boy and the Heron $295M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Boy and the Heron Movie Echo Score 84
- Newest film
- Who Were We? 2023
Shinobu Ôtake Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Shinobu Ôtake 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.
- 2023
The Boy and the Heron as Maid #4 · Animation Worldwide box office: $295M Movie Echo Score: 84 - 2023
Who Were We? as Kii · Drama - 2022
Hell Dogs as Noriko Kinugasa · Mystery Worldwide box office: $3.74M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2022
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko as Nikuko · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.85M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2021
The House of the Lost on the Cape as Kiwa-san (voice) · Family - 2018
Nomitori Samurai as Orin · Comedy - 2018
Mary and The Witch's Flower as Great-Aunt Charlotte · Adventure Worldwide box office: $42.2M Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2017
I’m Sorry, I Love You as Hyuga Reiko · Family - 2016
Sanada 10 Braves as Yodo-dono · Action Worldwide box office: $4.01M - 2015
Galaxy Turnpike as Hana · Sci-Fi - 2015
Pieta in the Toilet as Hiroshi's Mother · Drama - 2013
Leaving on the 15th Spring as Akemi Nakazato · Drama - 2013
Before the Vigil as Sachiko Yamada · Drama Worldwide box office: $232K - 2011
Still, Life Goes On as Kyoko Nomoto · Drama - 2010
Postcard as Tomoko Morikawa · War Worldwide box office: $37.7K - 2010
A Night in Nude: Salvation as Ayumi / Kato · Crime - 2010
Here Comes the Bride, My Mom! as Yoko Morii · Romance Worldwide box office: $2.54M - 2010
My Darling Is a Foreigner as Saori's mom · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.02M - 2010
Surely Someday Drama Worldwide box office: $2.57M - 2009
Castle Under Fiery Skies Drama Worldwide box office: $8.84M - 2007
Welcome to the Quiet Room as Nishino · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.45M - 2007
Into the Faraway Sky as Michi · Drama Worldwide box office: $230K - 2006
Returning the Favor as Mikiko Kitahara · Drama - 2004
Otakus in Love as Yasuko Akashi · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.37K - 2003
Like Asura as Tsunako Mitamura - First Daughter · Comedy Worldwide box office: $6.12M - 2003
Owl as Yumi · Comedy - 2001
GO as Michiko · Romance - 2000
Ritual as Mother · Drama - 1999
Round About Midnight as Couple · Thriller - 1999
Railroad Man as Shizue Sato · Drama - 1999
Will to Live as Tokuko · Drama - 1998
A Class to Remember III: The New Voyage as Sawako Kojima · Drama - 1996
Gonin 2 as Sayuri · Drama - 1993
Rex: A Dinosaur’s Story as Naomi Ito · Family - 1992
Original Sin as Nami Tsuchiya · Drama - 1985
The Empty Table as Miyoko Asano · Drama - 1983
Children of Nagasaki Drama - 1980
Twelve Months as Anja · Adventure - 1979
Oh, My Son! as Tagiri · Drama - 1979
Nomugi Pass Drama - 1978
The Incident as Yoshiko Sakai · Mystery - 1977
Tora-san Plays Cupid as Sachiko · Comedy
Who Is Shinobu Ôtake?
Shinobu Ôtake was born in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan in 1957 and is 69 years old. Credited on films since 1977, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Shinobu Otake (大竹 しのぶ, Ōtake Shinobu, born 17 July 1957) is a highly acclaimed Japanese actress. Her career boasts several accolades, including three Japanese Academy Awards. She took home the 2000 Best Actress award for Railroad Man, and the 1979 awards for Best Actress for The Incident, and Best Supporting Actress for Seishoku no ishibumi. Furthermore, she was acknowledged as Best Actress at the 12th Hochi Film Award and at the 25th Moscow International Film Festival for her role in Owl. Despite exclusively cinematic recognitions, Otake's career is not limited by the silver screen as she has also demonstrated her acting prowess on stage. She regaled audiences during the last segment of Tokyo 2020 Olympics Closing Ceremony and later in 2021, by taking the lead role in a Japanese stage adaptation of The Doctor. She keeps her late career vibrant and diverse by participating in more modern mediums, like dubbing, including her voice roles in Inside Out and the 2012 representative for NTT DoCoMo's over-55s oriented smartphone, Raku-Raku. Her personal life reveals a story of strength and resilience. She married twice, first to Seiji Hattori who tragically passed away and later Akashiya Sanma, ending in divorce. She's also a proud mother to her two children, Nichika and Imalu.
Who Shinobu Ôtake Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Shinobu Ôtake shares the most films with. Naoto Takenaka comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Akira Emoto (4).
Shinobu Ôtake: Questions & Answers
How many movies Shinobu Ôtake has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Shinobu Ôtake been in?
Shinobu Ôtake is credited on 42 films, from 1977 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Shinobu Ôtake's highest-grossing movie?
The Boy and the Heron (2023) is Shinobu Ôtake's biggest box office hit, with $295M worldwide, ahead of Mary and The Witch's Flower (2018) ($42.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Shinobu Ôtake's movies have made $376M.
Shinobu Ôtake's biggest hits What is the best Shinobu Ôtake movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Shinobu Ôtake's best-rated film is The Boy and the Heron (2023) with a score of 84, followed by Hell Dogs (2022) (75).
Best Shinobu Ôtake movies, ranked How old is Shinobu Ôtake?
Shinobu Ôtake is 69 years old, born on July 17, 1957 in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan.
What is Shinobu Ôtake's newest movie?
The most recent film on Shinobu Ôtake's filmography is The Boy and the Heron (2023), in the role of Maid #4.
Who does Shinobu Ôtake work with most often?
Shinobu Ôtake shares the most films with Naoto Takenaka (4 films), Akira Emoto (4 films) and Jun Kunimura (4 films).
The Best Shinobu Ôtake Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.
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