Ryo Iwamatsu - Actor Profile

Ryo Iwamatsu

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 26, 1952
Birth Place: Kawatana, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

About Ryo Iwamatsu

Playwright, stage director, actor, and film director.

Ryo Iwamatsu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ryo Iwamatsu 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 Ryo Iwamatsu's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 90% of Ryo Iwamatsu'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 Solitary Gourmet New Year’s Eve Special ~Crab Errand Sure is Tough~, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ryo Iwamatsu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ryo Iwamatsu's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ryo Iwamatsu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Wakamusha - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Solitary Gourmet New Year’s Eve Special ~Crab Errand Sure is Tough~ Kobayashi Hiroshi Super Hit Similar →
2022 Sabakan Uchida Super Hit Similar →
2022 Convenience Story - Hit Similar →
2022 Shin Ultraman Hajime Komuro Hit Similar →
2021 In the Wake Narazaki Hit Similar →
2021 Every Trick In The Book - Super Hit Similar →
2021 Inubu: The Dog Club Genjiro Amuro Hit Similar →
2021 Remain In Twilight - Hit Similar →
2021 We Made a Beautiful Bouquet Yoshiaki Hachiya Super Hit Similar →
2021 A Family Kazuhiko Osako Hit Similar →
2020 Step - Hit Similar →
2017 吹く風は秋 - Super Hit Similar →
2017 Tokyo Ghoul Akihiro Kano Hit Similar →
2017 Memoirs of a Murderer Akihiro Yamagata Hit Similar →
2017 Laughing Lucky Cats Joji Iwakura Hit Similar →
2017 March Goes out Like a Lamb Takanori Jinguji Hit Similar →
2017 March Comes In Like a Lion Takanori Jinguji Hit Similar →
2015 Pieta in the Toilet Hiroshi's Father Hit Similar →
2014 The Vancouver Asahi Tadakura Miyake Hit Similar →
2013 The Apology King Film director Hit Similar →
2013 It's Me It's Me Detective Murano Average Similar →
2012 Lesson of the Evil Masao Nadamori Hit Similar →
2011 Crossroads - Hit Similar →
2011 Guilty of Romance Supermarket Manager Hit Similar →
2010 The Days of Morisaki Bookstore Sabu Hit Similar →
2009 Air Doll Video Shop Owner Hit Similar →
2009 Yamagata Scream Chomei Okagaitokon Super Hit Similar →
2009 Dear Doctor Yoshifumi Okayasu Hit Similar →
2009 Instant Swamp Kamesaka Hit Similar →
2008 Love Exposure President Super Hit Similar →
2007 Adrift in Tokyo Kunimatsu Hit Similar →
2007 The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia Gang Boss Hit Similar →
2007 Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad Editor on the phone (voice) Hit Similar →
2005 Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers Shizuo Kugitani Hit Similar →
2005 Into a Dream Machida Average Similar →
2005 In the Pool General Manager Maenishi Super Hit Similar →
2004 Cutie Honey Goki Average Similar →
2001 Hush! Gynecologist Average Similar →
2001 Quartet for Two Taxi driver Super Hit Similar →
1999 Sunday's Dream - Hit Similar →
1998 Samurai Fiction Muroto Hit Similar →
1998 Dog Race Asano Super Hit Similar →
1998 MIND GAME - Super Hit Similar →
1995 Gonin Man at the Toilet Hit Similar →
1994 119 Member of Main Station Average Similar →
1994 Turning Point - Hit Similar →
1993 Sky Cannot Be This Blue Banker Super Hit Similar →
1991 Bakayarō! 4 You! (segment "カラダだけの男") Super Hit Similar →
1989 Beijing Watermelon Policeman Hit Similar →

Ryo Iwamatsu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryo Iwamatsu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryo Iwamatsu is "Solitary Gourmet New Year’s Eve Special ~Crab Errand Sure is Tough~" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ryo Iwamatsu acted in?

Ryo Iwamatsu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryo Iwamatsu?

Other notable films include "Sky Cannot Be This Blue", "Bakayarō! 4 You!", and "吹く風は秋".

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