What is Tsurutaro Kataoka's latest movie?

Tsurutaro Kataoka's most recent film is "Light of Intricate Patterns" (2024).

Is Tsurutaro Kataoka a good actor?

Tsurutaro Kataoka has an average audience rating of 4.8/10 across 50 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Happy Family Plan, Hana's Miso Soup, Last Love.

Tsurutaro Kataoka

Q: What is the best movie of Tsurutaro Kataoka?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Tsurutaro Kataoka is "Happy Family Plan" with a rating of 9.0/10.

Acting

Updated: May 15, 2026

50Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 21, 1954

Birth Place: Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan

Tsurutaro Kataoka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tsurutaro Kataoka reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Tsurutaro Kataoka'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 Happy Family Plan, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Tsurutaro Kataoka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tsurutaro Kataoka's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

Happy Family Plan:

Happy Family Plan

2000•Comedy

★8.0

★8.0

Hana's Miso Soup: Yasutake Shingo works as a newspaper reporter but his life is stiffled and lifeless. That changes one day when he meets

Hana's Miso Soup

2014•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Last Love: Akira was a sax player in New York, but retired from it because of his wife's sudden death. One day, Akira Agawa met Yui

Last Love

2007

★8.0

Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies (2008) movie poster

★8.0

Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies: With a mixture of drama, warlords, battles, love, tragedy all set with great music, this made for television movie has i

Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies

2008•Action

★7.8

★7.8

Devoted Cookbook: It is the Spring of 1814. The restaurant “Tsuru-ka” is gaining much popularity after its chef, Mio, won the prestigious

Devoted Cookbook

2014•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie Tsurutaro Kataoka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Light of Intricate Patterns	-	Flop	Similar →
2023	One Last Bloom	Kenzo Sase	Hit	Similar →
2023	One Way Love	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	Tulips in October	Ushio Masanao	Average	Similar →
2021	Seiichi Morimura Mystery Special Shuchuchueki Series 37 No Retirement Age	Ushio Masanao	Flop	Similar →
2020	Labyrinth of Cinema	Sen no Rikyu	Hit	Similar →
2017	Hanagatami	Caligrapher	Hit	Similar →
2017	The Last Reunion	-	Flop	Similar →
2017	Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family	Masanao Ushio	Flop	Similar →
2016	Murder Credit - Final Destination Series	Masanao Ushio	Hit	Similar →
2016	Maniac Hero	Kusaka Kozo	Flop	Similar →
2016	Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Survivors	Masanao Ushio	Flop	Similar →
2015	Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive: Super Movie Wars Genesis	Jun Honganji	Average	Similar →
2015	Terminal Station Series - Umbrella of Goodwill	Masanao Ushio	Flop	Similar →
2015	Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future	Jun Honganji	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Initiation Love	Teruhiro Ishimaru	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. Kamen Rider Drive: Spring Break Combined Special	Jun Honganji	Hit	Similar →
2015	Super Hero Wars GP: Kamen Rider #3	Jun Honganji	Hit	Similar →
2014	Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie Wars Full Throttle	Jun Honganji	Hit	Similar →
2014	Hana's Miso Soup	Kazunori Matsunaga	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Devoted Cookbook	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Shunichi Doba Suspense Deviation ~First Investigation Division/Keiji Sawamura~	Onizuka Shuuhei	Flop	Similar →
2012	Casting Blossoms to the Sky	Makoto Nose	Hit	Similar →
2011	Sazae-san 3	-	Flop	Similar →
2009	Listen to My Heart	Atsuhiko Urabe	Flop	Similar →
2008	Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station	Masanao Ushio	Average	Similar →
2008	Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Hanaikusa	-	Hit	Similar →
2007	Last Love	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	実録・小野田少尉遅すぎた帰還	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	The Motive	Naotaka Ishida	Hit	Similar →
2004	Izo	Warlord	Average	Similar →
2001	Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji	-	Average	Similar →
2001	Destination Station Series - Homicide Assignment	Masanao Ushio	Flop	Similar →
2000	Happy Family Plan	Michio Hirose	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	Dora-heita	Yasukawa Hanzo	Flop	Similar →
1998	Sada	Tatsuzo Kikumoto	Hit	Similar →
1997	A Story of Modern Chivalry	Masao	Average	Similar →
1996	Apron Stage	-	Flop	Similar →
1996	Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Sharaku	Ikugorō	Hit	Similar →
1994	Turning Point	Oonuma, The Calligrapher	Hit	Similar →
1994	I Don't Have a License!	-	Hit	Similar →
1991	Rose Against the Odds	Fighting Harada	Hit	Similar →
1991	Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 3	-	Flop	Similar →
1990	Mr. Lady Cinderella at Dawn	-	Flop	Similar →
1989	Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally	Tsuru	Average	Similar →
1988	Yojo no jidai	-	Hit	Similar →
1988	The Discarnates	Eikichi Harada	Hit	Similar →
1986	No More Comics!	Gigolo	Average	Similar →

Tsurutaro Kataoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tsurutaro Kataoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tsurutaro Kataoka is "Happy Family Plan" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Tsurutaro Kataoka acted in?

Tsurutaro Kataoka has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tsurutaro Kataoka?

Other notable films include "Hana's Miso Soup", "Last Love", and "Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies".