Shû Nakajima - Actor Profile

Shû Nakajima

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
11Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 18, 1948

Shû Nakajima Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shû Nakajima reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 55% of Shû Nakajima'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 Orchids Under the Moon, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shû Nakajima Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shû Nakajima's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Orchids Under the Moon (1991) movie poster
★9.0

Orchids Under the Moon: Jinpachi Nezu who lost both his wife and daughter during a feud against the yakuza 10 years ago while he was an accounta

Orchids Under the Moon

1991•Crime
★7.7
Dreams (1990) movie poster
★7.7

Dreams: Eight visually rich vignettes drawn from Kurosawa’s own dreams—fox weddings and vanished orchards, a soldier’s ghosts, a

Dreams

1990•Fantasy
★7.4
Madadayo (1993) movie poster
★7.4

Madadayo: In postwar Tokyo, beloved writer-professor Hyakken Uchida retires and is buoyed through hardship by the fierce devotion

Madadayo

1993•Drama
★7.2
Violent Cop (1989) movie poster
★7.2

Violent Cop: A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and Yakuza

Violent Cop

1989•Crime
★7.0
Sekigahara (2017) movie poster
★7.0

Sekigahara: The background to and depiction of a watershed battle in Japanese history, at Sekigahara in 1600, when Tokugawa Ieyasu's

Sekigahara

2017•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Shû Nakajima has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Birds Without Names Kunieda Average Similar →
2017 Sekigahara Serubicchi Hit Similar →
2015 The Emperor in August General Hideki Tojo Hit Similar →
2014 Saigo no Inochi Homeless Man Ohno Flop Similar →
2013 47 Ronin Horibe Average Similar →
2013 Bye Bye, Marrano - Flop Similar →
2001 To End All Wars Nagatomo Average Similar →
1993 Madadayo - Hit Similar →
1991 Orchids Under the Moon - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Dreams Member of Climbing Team Super Hit Similar →
1989 Violent Cop Nightclub Employee Hit Similar →

Shû Nakajima - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shû Nakajima?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shû Nakajima is "Orchids Under the Moon" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Shû Nakajima acted in?

Shû Nakajima has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shû Nakajima?

Other notable films include "Dreams", "Madadayo", and "Violent Cop".

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