Kie Nakai

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

14Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 27, 1957

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kie Nakai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kie Nakai'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kie Nakai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Joke with a Sorrowful Heart, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kie Nakai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kie Nakai's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Joke with a Sorrowful Heart (1985) movie poster

★8.0

Joke with a Sorrowful Heart: This is a sad and beautiful story about a father who is a popular comedian and a son who suffered by an incurable diseas

Joke with a Sorrowful Heart

1985•Family

★7.3

★7.3

Queen Bee: To solve the mystery of a murder of an old governess which takes place at a wealthy Daidoji family's country estate, fam

Queen Bee

1978•Mystery

★6.5

★6.5

I Lived, But...: An extremely lovely tribute to Ozu, on the 20th anniversary of his death. It uses a combination of footage from vintage

I Lived, But...

1983•Documentary

★6.2

★6.2

Sure Death: A group of seemingly ordinary merchants is really a band of assassins for hire. When they discover that all the assassin

Sure Death

1984•Drama

★6.0

Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder! (1985) movie poster

★6.0

Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder!: When the Shogunates greatest secret is stolen, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. The Shogunate sends an incom

Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder!

1985•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kie Nakai.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2013	じんじん	-	Flop	Similar →
1985	The Empty Table	Tamae Kidoji	Flop	Similar →
1985	Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder!	-	Average	Similar →
1985	Joke with a Sorrowful Heart	Yuko Komiya	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Sure Death	-	Average	Similar →
1983	I Lived, But...	Self	Hit	Similar →
1983	Voice from the Dark	Keiko Inagawa	Flop	Similar →
1983	Confessions of a Wife	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Theater Of Life	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	A Woman in Danger	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Ah! Nomugi toge - Shinryokuhen	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	The House of Hanging	Tae-chan	Average	Similar →
1978	Monument to Holy Service	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Queen Bee	Tomoko Daidoji	Hit	Similar →

Kie Nakai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kie Nakai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kie Nakai is "Joke with a Sorrowful Heart" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Kie Nakai acted in?

Kie Nakai has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kie Nakai?

Other notable films include "Queen Bee", "I Lived, But...", and "Sure Death".