Masayuki Yuhara - Actor Profile

Masayuki Yuhara

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
13Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 5, 1947
Birth Place: Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masayuki Yuhara 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: Comedy

The majority of Masayuki Yuhara's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masayuki Yuhara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tora-san, the Matchmaker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masayuki Yuhara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masayuki Yuhara's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979) movie poster
★8.5

Tora-san, the Matchmaker: Tora-san helps out a runaway bride.

Tora-san, the Matchmaker

1979•Comedy
★7.3
Port Arthur (1980) movie poster
★7.3

Port Arthur: Depicts the bloody siege of the fortress of Port Arthur, one of the most strongly fortified positions in the world, duri

Port Arthur

1980•War
★6.5
Truck Rascals: No One Can Stop Me (1975) movie poster
★6.5

Truck Rascals: No One Can Stop Me: The first of many movies featuring the lighthearted adventures of two truck drivers. Momojiro and his best friend Kinzo

Truck Rascals: No One Can Stop Me

1975•Romance
★6.0
The Wild Daisy (1981) movie poster
★6.0

The Wild Daisy: Born in affluent families among the Japanese mountains, two close cousins fall in love and have to suffer through the so

The Wild Daisy

1981•Romance
★6.0
To Trap a Kidnapper (1982) movie poster
★6.0

To Trap a Kidnapper: Hideyuki Mitamura, a student at a private school near Osaka, is kidnapped on his way home from school.

To Trap a Kidnapper

1982

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masayuki Yuhara.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 To Trap a Kidnapper - Average Similar →
1982 The Imperial Japanese Empire - Flop Similar →
1981 The Wild Daisy Tsunekichi Average Similar →
1980 Port Arthur Kikumatsu Umetani Hit Similar →
1979 Tora-san, the Matchmaker - Super Hit Similar →
1977 I Am A Man of Honor - Flop Similar →
1977 Botchan Nodaiko Flop Similar →
1976 Greatest Game Ever Part II - Flop Similar →
1976 Hobo General - Flop Similar →
1975 Truck Rascals: No One Can Stop Me Senkichi Hit Similar →
1975 Japan Beauty Story: A Woman Among Women - Flop Similar →
1975 Greatest Game Ever 井戸山英介 Flop Similar →
1974 Japan Beauty Story Katsuo Etozawa Flop Similar →

Masayuki Yuhara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masayuki Yuhara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masayuki Yuhara is "Tora-san, the Matchmaker" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Masayuki Yuhara acted in?

Masayuki Yuhara has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masayuki Yuhara?

Other notable films include "Port Arthur", "Truck Rascals: No One Can Stop Me", and "The Wild Daisy".