Kikue Mōri

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

50Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 3, 1903

Birth Place: Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kikue Mōri 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 Kikue Mōri'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kikue Mōri remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sansho the Bailiff, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kikue Mōri Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kikue Mōri's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

Sansho the Bailiff: In medieval Japan, a woman and her children journey to find the family's patriarch, who was exiled years earlier.

Sansho the Bailiff

1954•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Ugetsu: In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village

Ugetsu

1953•Fantasy

★7.7

★7.7

The Life of Oharu: In 17th century Edo Period Japan, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning

The Life of Oharu

1952•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Revenge: An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of low-ranking samurai Shinpachi, leading to an argumen

Revenge

1964•Drama

★7.5

Ghost of Saga Mansion (1953) movie poster

★7.5

Ghost of Saga Mansion: A woman loses her son through an evil conspiracy and commits suicide. Shortly afterwards a ghost cat begins haunting the

Ghost of Saga Mansion

1953•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kikue Mōri.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1979	The Inferno	-	Hit	Similar →
1976	Yoake no hata matsumoto jiichirō Den	Chiyo Matsumoto	Hit	Similar →
1972	Poem	-	Hit	Similar →
1971	Silence	Old woman	Hit	Similar →
1971	Capone's Younger Brother: Heart and Speculation	Grandmother Yoshino	Flop	Similar →
1968	Strong Women, Weak Men	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Irezumi	Shinsuke's Mother	Hit	Similar →
1965	Rokujō yukiyama tsumugi	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Blood of Revenge	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Revenge	Tome	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	A Legend or Was It?	Umeno Sonobe	Hit	Similar →
1963	Intruders	Old woman	Flop	Similar →
1963	The Hidden Profile	-	Average	Similar →
1963	An Actor's Revenge	Cruel Old Woman	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Mad Fox	Old Woman Fox	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Christian Revolt	-	Average	Similar →
1961	Don't Ever Die, Mama!	Grandmother	Flop	Similar →
1960	Sword of Destiny	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Anchin and Kiyohime	Nagisa	Flop	Similar →
1960	Bonchi	Kino	Hit	Similar →
1959	Mission to Hell	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Nitōhei monogatari: Banji yōryō no maki	Sayoko	Flop	Similar →
1959	Takamaru and Kikumaru	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Lucky Dragon No. 5	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	Night Drum	-	Average	Similar →
1957	Rebellion	-	Average	Similar →
1957	The Horse Boy	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Wanderer	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Christ in Bronze	Tsuru	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Devil comes and plays the Flute	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	Sansho the Bailiff	Priestess	Super Hit	Similar →
1954	Love and Duty	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Garden of Women	-	Hit	Similar →
1953	Gate of Hell	Sawa	Hit	Similar →
1953	Ghost of Saga Mansion	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1953	A Geisha	Arts Teacher	Super Hit	Similar →
1953	Yokubo	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	Otome no shinsatsu-shitsu	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	Ugetsu	Ukon	Super Hit	Similar →
1952	This Way, That Way	-	Hit	Similar →
1952	The Life of Oharu	Myokai, the old nun	Super Hit	Similar →
1951	The Den of Beasts	-	Flop	Similar →
1950	A Thousand Standards of Stone	Oyone	Flop	Similar →
1950	Kagebōshi	しげ	Flop	Similar →
1948	Nocturnal Gate	-	Flop	Similar →
1948	Women of the Night	-	Hit	Similar →
1947	The Love of the Actress Sumako	-	Hit	Similar →
1946	The Woman Who Opens the Door	-	Flop	Similar →
1946	Meiji no kyōdai	-	Flop	Similar →
1937	Karayuki-san	-	Flop	Similar →

Kikue Mōri - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kikue Mōri?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kikue Mōri is "Sansho the Bailiff" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Kikue Mōri acted in?

Kikue Mōri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kikue Mōri?

Other notable films include "Ugetsu", "The Life of Oharu", and "Revenge".