Kōji Shitara - Actor Profile

Kōji Shitara

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
13Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 4, 1946
Birth Place: Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kōji Shitara reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kōji Shitara'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kōji Shitara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Good Morning, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kōji Shitara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kōji Shitara's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Good Morning (1959) movie poster
★7.7

Good Morning: A lighthearted take on director Yasujiro Ozu’s perennial theme of the challenges of inter­generational relationships, Go

Good Morning

1959•Comedy
★7.7
Late Autumn (1960) movie poster
★7.7

Late Autumn: A woman and her daughter are each forced to contend with an increasing pressure to marry, particularly from three men wh

Late Autumn

1960•Drama
★7.5
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice (1952) movie poster
★7.5

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice: The arranged marriage between a capricious woman from Tokyo high society and a quiet and rustic man is tested by a marit

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

1952•Drama
★6.5
Eyes of Children (1956) movie poster
★6.5

Eyes of Children: A man is found dead of an apparent suicide but there is speculation that he was murdered. An investigation reveals that

Eyes of Children

1956•Drama
★6.2
Yellow Crow (1957) movie poster
★6.2

Yellow Crow: Ichiro Yoshida, the father of the boy Kiyoshi, who has been repatriated from China, returns home after a ten-year separa

Yellow Crow

1957•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kōji Shitara.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 Ohana han: Dai ni bu Shota Asao Flop Similar →
1964 Dislikes - Flop Similar →
1961 The Big Wave Toru as a boy Flop Similar →
1960 Late Autumn Kazuo Super Hit Similar →
1959 Good Morning Minoru Hayashi Super Hit Similar →
1957 Yellow Crow Kiyoshi Yoshida Average Similar →
1956 Eyes of Children - Hit Similar →
1955 Subarashiki shōtai - Flop Similar →
1952 The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice Koji Yamauchi Super Hit Similar →
1952 Kyōshū - Flop Similar →
1952 Sono yoru no tsuma - Flop Similar →
1952 The Waves - Flop Similar →
1952 Our Chief, Our Doctor - Flop Similar →

Kōji Shitara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kōji Shitara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kōji Shitara is "Good Morning" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Kōji Shitara acted in?

Kōji Shitara has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kōji Shitara?

Other notable films include "Late Autumn", "The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice", and "Eyes of Children".