Mari Nakayama

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

16Total Films

6.7 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 1, 1948

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mari Nakayama reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mari Nakayama'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mari Nakayama remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Plan 75, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mari Nakayama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mari Nakayama's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7

★6.7

Plan 75: In a Japan of the near future, the government program Plan 75 encourages senior citizens to be voluntarily euthanized to

Plan 75

2022•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Graveyard of Honor: A barkeeper saves a Yakuza boss' life and thus makes his way up in the organization. However, his fear of nothing soon c

Graveyard of Honor

2002•Crime

★6.1

★6.1

Izo: Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of the Shogun's men, Izo i

Izo

2004•Action

★6.0

★6.0

Bravo, Young Guy: A film by Katsumi Iwauchi.

Bravo, Young Guy

1970

★6.0

Almost Transparent Blue (1979) movie poster

★6.0

Almost Transparent Blue: In the mid-1970s, a small group of friends are living in a Japanese town near an American air force base, their lives re

Almost Transparent Blue

1979

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mari Nakayama.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Plan 75	Sanae Mimura	Hit	Similar →
2006	Shura Gaido-Attack on the Headquarters	-	Flop	Similar →
2005	Sakura no daimon: chi no hōshū	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	Izo	Woman in Attendance	Average	Similar →
2004	Kibakichi	Two-faced Woman	Average	Similar →
2002	Graveyard of Honor	Mama-san	Average	Similar →
1979	Almost Transparent Blue	Lilly	Average	Similar →
1978	Inside the Storm of Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Suddenly, Like a Storm	Toshiko Edokawa	Flop	Similar →
1977	Aspiration	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Statue in Fire	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Bravo, Young Guy	-	Average	Similar →
1969	Latitude Zero	Tsuruko Okada	Average	Similar →
1969	Young Guy on Mt. Cook	-	Average	Similar →
1969	Crazy Big Discovery	Yoshiko Amano	Flop	Similar →
1968	My Brother, My Love	Midori Nakai	Flop	Similar →

Mari Nakayama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mari Nakayama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mari Nakayama is "Plan 75" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Mari Nakayama acted in?

Mari Nakayama has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mari Nakayama?

Other notable films include "Graveyard of Honor", "Izo", and "Bravo, Young Guy".