Hiroshi Yamamoto - Actor Profile

Hiroshi Yamamoto

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 11, 1974
Birth Place: Fukui, Japan

Hiroshi Yamamoto Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hiroshi Yamamoto reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Hiroshi Yamamoto's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 70% of Hiroshi Yamamoto's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains CHAIN, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hiroshi Yamamoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hiroshi Yamamoto's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
CHAIN (2021) movie poster
★8.0

CHAIN: Set against the backdrop of the Aburanokoji incident, revered as the emblem of the Shinsengumi's decline, this captivati

CHAIN

2021
★7.8
Memories of Matsuko (2006) movie poster
★7.8

Memories of Matsuko: While combing through the belongings of his recently deceased aunt, Matsuko, nephew Sho pieces together the crucial even

Memories of Matsuko

2006•Comedy
★7.8
Sunset Sunrise (2025) movie poster
★7.8

Sunset Sunrise: In 2020, the world is forced into lockdown by the COVID pandemic. As remote work is popularized in order to keep the inf

Sunset Sunrise

2025•Drama
★7.7
Playback (2012) movie poster
★7.7

Playback: Haji is an actor on the cusp of turning 40, who has gotten stuck in life. At the invitation of an old friend, he visits

Playback

2012•Drama
★7.7
Soiree (2020) movie poster
★7.7

Soiree: Shota came to Tokyo to become an actor but has a side hustle in petty crime. On a trip back to his hometown in Wakayama

Soiree

2020•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Hiroshi Yamamoto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Sunset Sunrise Yamashiro Shinichiro Super Hit Similar →
2024 Living in Two Worlds - Hit Similar →
2023 (Ab)normal Desire teacher Super Hit Similar →
2021 CHAIN 近藤勇 Super Hit Similar →
2021 Unlock Your Heart Okanoya Hit Similar →
2020 True Mothers Kiyokazu's Friend Hit Similar →
2020 My Favorite Girl - Super Hit Similar →
2020 Soiree - Super Hit Similar →
2020 Stop the Bitch Campaign Reboot - Hit Similar →
2019 The First Supper Isumi Hit Similar →
2019 No Longer Human Yukio's Colleague Average Similar →
2018 Dare to Stop Us Masao Adachi Hit Similar →
2018 Lenses on Her Heart - Hit Similar →
2017 The Third Murder - Hit Similar →
2017 Kamen Rider Ghost RE:BIRTH - Kamen Rider Specter Igor Hit Similar →
2015 Fires on the Plain - Average Similar →
2015 Joker Game Odagiri Average Similar →
2014 Kiki's Delivery Service Fukuo Average Similar →
2014 Seventh Code Saito Average Similar →
2013 Radio Masaru Yamanosato Hit Similar →
2012 Playback - Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Cowards Who Looked to the Sky - Hit Similar →
2012 Train Brain Express - Average Similar →
2010 The Lightning Tree - Hit Similar →
2010 Rubbers Kinoshita Hit Similar →
2010 Permanent Nobara - Hit Similar →
2010 Accidental Kidnapper - Hit Similar →
2009 Virgin Wandering Jun Kanai Hit Similar →
2009 Kanikôsen Yamaji Average Similar →
2009 April Bride - Hit Similar →
2009 Space Monster DEMEKING - Average Similar →
2008 Gu Gu, the Cat - Hit Similar →
2008 Tokyo! (segment "Shaking Tokyo") Hit Similar →
2008 Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen Yusaku's brother-in-law Hit Similar →
2007 Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai Katsumi (voice) Hit Similar →
2007 Funuke: Show Some Love, You Losers! Hagino Hit Similar →
2007 Dog in a Sidecar Nabe Average Similar →
2007 Talk, Talk, Talk Chiamaki Kashiwaya Average Similar →
2007 Exte: Hair Extensions Detective Average Similar →
2007 FM89.3MHz - Super Hit Similar →
2007 Ten Nights of Dreams - Average Similar →
2007 I Just Didn't Do It Satoshi Kitao Hit Similar →
2006 Sakuran Carpenter Hit Similar →
2006 Memories of Matsuko Detective Super Hit Similar →
2005 What the Snow Brings Tetsuo Kato Average Similar →
2005 Linda Linda Linda Studio Employee Super Hit Similar →
2004 Tony Takitani - Hit Similar →
2003 Captive Files II - Average Similar →
2003 Ramblers Kinoshita Hit Similar →
2003 No One's Ark Daisuke Average Similar →

Hiroshi Yamamoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hiroshi Yamamoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiroshi Yamamoto is "CHAIN" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Hiroshi Yamamoto acted in?

Hiroshi Yamamoto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hiroshi Yamamoto?

Other notable films include "Memories of Matsuko", "Sunset Sunrise", and "Playback".

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