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Masahiro Yamashita

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
8Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masahiro Yamashita reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Masahiro Yamashita's filmography leans towards the Action 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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masahiro Yamashita remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dangan Runner, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masahiro Yamashita Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masahiro Yamashita's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
Dangan Runner (1996) movie poster
★6.9

Dangan Runner: A would-be bank robber forgets his mask on his first big heist, and then botches an attempt to shoplift a replacement ma

Dangan Runner

1996•Crime
★5.7
Confessions of a Dog (2006) movie poster
★5.7

Confessions of a Dog: Takeda is an honest police officer, father and husband, but after he’s promoted to detective he quickly becomes embroile

Confessions of a Dog

2006•Crime
★5.5
Score (1995) movie poster
★5.5

Score: A small time Yakuza thug is thrown into a bloody battle after a bank robbery he was forced into goes wrong when all the

Score

1995•Action
★5.2
Samurai Commando Mission 1549 (2005) movie poster
★5.2

Samurai Commando Mission 1549: An accident during tests of an anti-plasma artificial magnetic shield at Japan's Ground Self Defense Force East Fuji pra

Samurai Commando Mission 1549

2005•Action
★5.0
Shoot, My Darlin' (1997) movie poster
★5.0

Shoot, My Darlin': A contract killer accepts a final assignment: to act as a bodyguard for a Chinese girl wanted by a criminal organization

Shoot, My Darlin'

1997•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masahiro Yamashita.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Confessions of a Dog Hideo Nishikawa Average Similar →
2005 Samurai Commando Mission 1549 Katsuie Shibata Flop Similar →
2000 Female Prisoner: Sexual Body in Lock-Up - Flop Similar →
1998 Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 2 - Flop Similar →
1998 THE GROUND 地雷撤去隊 - Flop Similar →
1997 Shoot, My Darlin' Monkey Flop Similar →
1996 Dangan Runner - Hit Similar →
1995 Score 'Peking Duck' Average Similar →

Masahiro Yamashita - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masahiro Yamashita?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masahiro Yamashita is "Dangan Runner" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Masahiro Yamashita acted in?

Masahiro Yamashita has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masahiro Yamashita?

Other notable films include "Confessions of a Dog", "Score", and "Samurai Commando Mission 1549".