Noriko Honma - Actor Profile

Noriko Honma

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 29, 1911
Birth Place: Yubari, Hokkaido, Japan

About Noriko Honma

Noriko Honma (本間文子 Honma Noriko, born 29 November 1911 - 12 April 2009) is a Japanese actress whose film work occurred primarily during the 1950s. She was born in Hokkaido. She worked in many of Akira Kurosawa's films, first appearing in Kurosawa's Rashomon as the Miko, also in Ikiru, The Seven Samurai, Akahige, and Dreams.

Noriko Honma Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Noriko Honma reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Noriko Honma's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 94% of Noriko Honma's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Adolescence Part II, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Noriko Honma Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Noriko Honma's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Noriko Honma has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Madadayo Old Lady Holding a Cat Hit Similar →
1991 Rhapsody in August Mourner Hit Similar →
1990 Dreams - Super Hit Similar →
1979 G.I. Samurai Old Woman Average Similar →
1969 Battle of the Japan Sea - Hit Similar →
1967 The Homely Sister Tea shop old woman Super Hit Similar →
1966 Ebirah, Horror of the Deep Itako Average Similar →
1965 Start Here Kitamura’s Mother Hit Similar →
1965 Red Beard Resident Super Hit Similar →
1964 Oh, Bomb! Matsuko - Shiitake's wife Super Hit Similar →
1962 Anything For Success - Hit Similar →
1962 The Pacific War and Himeyuri Corps - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Yojimbo Farmer's Ex-wife Super Hit Similar →
1960 Life of a Country Doctor - Super Hit Similar →
1960 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Mineko Super Hit Similar →
1959 Someday I'll Know - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Fox and Raccoon Sada Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Big Boss - Hit Similar →
1958 Summer Clouds - Super Hit Similar →
1958 All About Marriage Mariko's Mother Super Hit Similar →
1957 Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen Hostess Super Hit Similar →
1957 A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 Nanny Super Hit Similar →
1957 Untamed Woman Otora, the foster mother Super Hit Similar →
1956 People of Tokyo, Goodbye Natsu, Chiya's Mother (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1956 A Wife's Heart - Hit Similar →
1956 Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 I Live in Fear Worker family member Hit Similar →
1955 The Lone Journey - Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Surf Old Woman of O-Haru Super Hit Similar →
1954 Ditch - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Last of the Wild Ones - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Woman Farmer Super Hit Similar →
1953 Girls in the Orchard - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Brother and Sister - Average Similar →
1953 Adolescence Part II (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1953 Their Father's Wife - Hit Similar →
1953 Wife - Hit Similar →
1953 The End of the Night - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Where Chimneys Are Seen - Hit Similar →
1953 Husband and Wife - Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Housewife Super Hit Similar →
1952 Mother Mino Hirai Hit Similar →
1951 The Blue Pearl Riu's mother Super Hit Similar →
1951 Nightshade Flower - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Rashomon Medium Super Hit Similar →
1950 Snow-Flake Itakura's mother Super Hit Similar →
1950 Town of Violence Sanpei's mother Hit Similar →
1949 Stray Dog Wooden Tub Shop woman Super Hit Similar →
1939 The Whole Family Works Ishimura's wife Hit Similar →
1938 Composition Class Aunt Hit Similar →

Noriko Honma - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Noriko Honma?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Noriko Honma is "Adolescence Part II" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Noriko Honma acted in?

Noriko Honma has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Noriko Honma?

Other notable films include "All About Marriage", "The End of the Night", and "The Lone Journey".

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