Hiroshi Yamamoto

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

50Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 11, 1974

Birth Place: Fukui, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hiroshi Yamamoto reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Hiroshi Yamamoto's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 66% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hiroshi Yamamoto remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in CHAIN/チェイン, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hiroshi Yamamoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hiroshi Yamamoto's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

CHAIN/チェイン:

CHAIN/チェイン

2021

★7.8

★7.8

Memories of Matsuko: While combing through the belongings of his recently deceased aunt, Matsuko, nephew Sho pieces together the crucial even

Memories of Matsuko

2006•Comedy

★7.8

★7.8

Sunset Sunrise: In 2020, the world is forced into lockdown by the COVID pandemic. As remote work is popularized in order to keep the inf

Sunset Sunrise

2025•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Playback: Haji is an actor on the cusp of turning 40, who has gotten stuck in life. At the invitation of an old friend, he visits

Playback

2012•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Soiree: Shota came to Tokyo to become an actor but has a side hustle in petty crime. On a trip back to his hometown in Wakayama

Soiree

2020•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hiroshi Yamamoto.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Sunset Sunrise	Yamashiro Shinichiro	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	Corpo a Corpo	-	Average	Similar →
2023	(Ab)normal Desire	teacher	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	CHAIN/チェイン	近藤勇	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Unlock Your Heart	Okanoya	Hit	Similar →
2020	True Mothers	Kiyokazu's Friend	Hit	Similar →
2020	My Favorite Girl	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Soiree	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Stop the Bitch Campaign Reboot	-	Hit	Similar →
2019	The First Supper	Isumi	Hit	Similar →
2019	No Longer Human	Yukio's Colleague	Average	Similar →
2018	Dare to Stop Us	Masao Adachi	Hit	Similar →
2018	Lenses on Her Heart	-	Hit	Similar →
2017	The Third Murder	-	Hit	Similar →
2017	Kamen Rider Ghost RE:BIRTH - Kamen Rider Specter	Igor	Hit	Similar →
2015	Fires on the Plain	-	Average	Similar →
2015	Joker Game	Odagiri	Average	Similar →
2014	Kiki's Delivery Service	Fukuo	Average	Similar →
2013	Seventh Code	Saito	Average	Similar →
2013	Radio	Masaru Yamanosato	Hit	Similar →
2012	Playback	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	The Cowards Who Looked to the Sky	-	Hit	Similar →
2012	Train Brain Express	-	Average	Similar →
2010	The Lightning Tree	-	Average	Similar →
2010	Rubbers	Kinoshita	Hit	Similar →
2010	Permanent Nobara	-	Hit	Similar →
2010	Accidental Kidnapper	-	Hit	Similar →
2009	Virgin Wandering	Jun Kanai	Hit	Similar →
2009	Kanikôsen	Yamaji	Average	Similar →
2009	April Bride	-	Hit	Similar →
2009	Space Monster DEMEKING	-	Average	Similar →
2008	Gu Gu, the Cat	-	Hit	Similar →
2008	Tokyo!	(segment "Shaking Tokyo")	Hit	Similar →
2008	Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen	-	Hit	Similar →
2007	Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai	Katsumi (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2007	Funuke: Show Some Love, You Losers!	Hagino	Hit	Similar →
2007	Dog in a Sidecar	Nabe	Average	Similar →
2007	Talk, Talk, Talk	Chiamaki Kashiwaya	Average	Similar →
2007	Exte: Hair Extensions	Detective	Average	Similar →
2007	FM89.3MHz	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Ten Nights of Dreams	-	Average	Similar →
2007	I Just Didn't Do It	Satoshi Kitao	Hit	Similar →
2006	Sakuran	Carpenter	Hit	Similar →
2006	Memories of Matsuko	Detective	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	What the Snow Brings	Tetsuo Kato	Average	Similar →
2005	Linda Linda Linda	Studio Employee	Super Hit	Similar →
2004	Tony Takitani	-	Hit	Similar →
2003	Captive Files II	-	Average	Similar →
2003	Ramblers	Kinoshita	Hit	Similar →
2003	No One's Ark	Daisuke	Average	Similar →

Hiroshi Yamamoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hiroshi Yamamoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiroshi Yamamoto is "CHAIN/チェイン" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Hiroshi Yamamoto acted in?

Hiroshi Yamamoto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hiroshi Yamamoto?

Other notable films include "Memories of Matsuko", "Sunset Sunrise", and "Playback".