Yasujirō Ozu - Actor Profile

Yasujirō Ozu

Directing
Updated: May 12, 2026
3Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 11, 1903
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

About Yasujirō Ozu

Yasujirō Ozu was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He began his career during the era of silent films. Ozu first made a number of short comedies, before turning to more serious themes in the 1930s. Marriage and family, especially the relationships between the generations, are prominent themes in Ozu's work. His most lauded films include Late Spring (1949), Tokyo Story (1953), Floating Weeds (1959), and An Autumn Afternoon (1962). His reputation has continued to grow since his death, and he is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential directors. In the 2012 Sight & Sound poll, Ozu's Tokyo Story was voted the greatest film of all time by world directors.

Yasujirō Ozu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yasujirō Ozu reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Yasujirō Ozu'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 Yasujiro Ozu and the Taste of Sake, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yasujirō Ozu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yasujirō Ozu's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Yasujirō Ozu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Proust Palimpsesto: Pastiches e Misturas Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2025 The Ozu Diaries Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1978 Yasujiro Ozu and the Taste of Sake Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →

Yasujirō Ozu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yasujirō Ozu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yasujirō Ozu is "Yasujiro Ozu and the Taste of Sake" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Yasujirō Ozu acted in?

Yasujirō Ozu has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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