Masahiro Motoki - Actor Profile

Masahiro Motoki

Acting
44Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 21, 1965

About Masahiro Motoki

Masahiro Motoki (本木雅弘 Motoki Masahiro, born December 21, 1965 in Okegawa, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He portrayed protagonist Daigo Kobayashi in Departures, which won the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. His performance earned him the Award for Best Actor at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, at the 3rd Asian Film Awards and at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize.

Best Masahiro Motoki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masahiro Motoki's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masahiro Motoki.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Man Who Carries the Voice of August - Flop Similar →
2024 Silence of the Sea Ryuji Tsuyama Super Hit Similar →
2024 Touch Takahashi Hit Similar →
2024 Takashi Miike : The V-Emperor Archive Footage Flop Similar →
2022 The Works and Days (of Tayoko Shiojiri in the Shiotani Basin) Neighbour Super Hit Similar →
2022 小泉今日子40周年スペシャル - Flop Similar →
2021 Ryuukou Kanbou - Hit Similar →
2016 The Long Excuse Sachio Kinugasa Hit Similar →
2015 The Big Bee Mishima Average Similar →
2015 The Emperor in August Emperor Showa Average Similar →
2010 MIRACLE GIRLS: Neva-da Stop Dreaming - Flop Similar →
2009 Making of "Departures" Himself Flop Similar →
2008 Departures Daigo Kobayashi Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Longest Night in Shanghai Naoki Mizushima Average Similar →
2006 Tekkonkinkreet Snake (voice) Hit Similar →
2003 Spy Sorge Hidemi Ozaki Hit Similar →
2003 Ganryujima Musashi Miyamoto Flop Similar →
2001 Prince Shōtoku Prince Shōtoku Flop Similar →
2000 Making of Gemini Self Flop Similar →
2000 Black Jack Black Jack Hit Similar →
1999 Gemini Yukio Daitokuji Hit Similar →
1998 The Bird People in China Wada Hit Similar →
1996 Tokiwa: The Manga Apartment Hiroo Terada Average Similar →
1996 Shall We Dance? Hiromasa Kimoto Hit Similar →
1995 Gonin Junichi Mitsuya Hit Similar →
1995 The Mystery of Rampo Kogoro Akechi Hit Similar →
1994 Last Song Shukichi Yasumi Flop Similar →
1993 Saiyūki 孙悟空 Flop Similar →
1992 My Santa Boy - Flop Similar →
1992 Dioxin from Fish! Kenji Flop Similar →
1992 Sumo Do, Sumo Don't Shuhei Yamamoto Hit Similar →
1991 Nowhere Man - Flop Similar →
1991 Playtime Never Ends Hirata Hit Similar →
1991 Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 2 - Flop Similar →
1991 Heat Wave Ichitaro Kosugi Average Similar →
1990 Balloon - Flop Similar →
1989 Fancy Dance Shiono Yohei Hit Similar →
1989 Raffles Hotel Takeo Youki Flop Similar →
1989 Beppin Town Shuji Sayama Flop Similar →
1989 Four Days of Snow and Blood Hisashi Kono Hit Similar →
1985 Barrow Gang BC - Flop Similar →
1983 Headphone Lullaby Rei Kazama Flop Similar →
1982 Highschool Scramble - Flop Similar →
1982 Come On Girls! Daisuke Average Similar →

Masahiro Motoki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masahiro Motoki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masahiro Motoki is "Silence of the Sea" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Masahiro Motoki acted in?

Masahiro Motoki has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masahiro Motoki?

Other notable films include "The Works and Days (of Tayoko Shiojiri in the Shiotani Basin)", "Departures", and "Shall We Dance?".