Mamoru Oshii - Actor Profile

Mamoru Oshii

Directing
7Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 8, 1951
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Mamoru Oshii

Mamoru Oshii (押井 守, Oshii Mamoru, born 8 August 1951) is a Japanese filmmaker, television director and writer. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of acclaimed anime films, including Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer (1984), Angel's Egg (1985), Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993), and Ghost in the Shell (1995).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mamoru Oshii reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Mamoru Oshii's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 71% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mamoru Oshii remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mamoru Oshii Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mamoru Oshii's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
We Made a Beautiful Bouquet (2021) movie poster
★7.7

We Made a Beautiful Bouquet — Two people meet each other after missing the last train home, leading to a beautiful relationship over five years.

We Made a Beautiful Bouquet

2021•Romance
★6.9
Rewind This! (2013) movie poster
★6.9

Rewind This! — Home video changed the world. The cultural and historical impact of the VHS tape was enormous. This film traces the ripp

Rewind This!

2013•Documentary
★6.7
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist (2021) movie poster
★6.7

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist — A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon by the specialist of Japanese cinema Pascal-Alex Vincent and a dive i

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

2021•Documentary
★6.6
Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds (2023) movie poster
★6.6

Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds — A journey into the creative mind of the most iconic video game designer in the world. Featuring appearances from visiona

Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds

2023•Documentary
★6.5
The Making of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) movie poster
★6.5

The Making of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence — This making of segment offers a lot of interview comments with the crew behind it, although does so in a rather rapid fa

The Making of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

2004•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mamoru Oshii.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds Self Hit Similar →
2021 Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist Self Hit Similar →
2021 We Made a Beautiful Bouquet Mamoru Oshii Super Hit Similar →
2013 Rewind This! Self Hit Similar →
2008 Film director Mamoru Oshii: Turning fantasies into reality - Flop Similar →
2004 The Making of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Self Hit Similar →
1995 Ghost in the Shell: Production Report Self Average Similar →

Mamoru Oshii - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mamoru Oshii?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mamoru Oshii is "We Made a Beautiful Bouquet" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Mamoru Oshii acted in?

Mamoru Oshii has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mamoru Oshii?

Other notable films include "Rewind This!", "Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist", and "Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds".