Junko Matsui - Actor Profile

Junko Matsui

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
13Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 7, 1906

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Junko Matsui 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: Drama

The majority of Junko Matsui'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Junko Matsui remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Okoto and Sasuke, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Junko Matsui Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Junko Matsui's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
Okoto and Sasuke (1935) movie poster
★6.7

Okoto and Sasuke: A period piece about the love of a wealthy blind woman, a teacher of koto and shamisen, and her devoted manservant. Base

Okoto and Sasuke

1935•Drama
★6.0
My Elder Brother (1934) movie poster
★6.0

My Elder Brother: Jyuta, an honest owner of a taxi company, has a younger half-brother who is involved in the yakuza world and doesn’t get

My Elder Brother

1934•Drama
★5.7
A Mother Should Be Loved (1934) movie poster
★5.7

A Mother Should Be Loved: A young man discovers that the woman who raised him is his stepmother. His stepbrother, who is unaware of the revelation

A Mother Should Be Loved

1934•Drama
★5.5
Days of Youth (1929) movie poster
★5.5

Days of Youth: Students Watanabe and Yamamoto unknowingly compete for the same girl.

Days of Youth

1929•Comedy
★0.0
Mother's Love Letter (1935) movie poster
★0.0

Mother's Love Letter: Domestic comedy involving a strong wife and a "henpecked" husband taking place in a family-run judo school.

Mother's Love Letter

1935

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Junko Matsui.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1939 Spring Thunder - Flop Similar →
1935 Okoto and Sasuke - Hit Similar →
1935 Mother's Love Letter - Flop Similar →
1934 My Elder Brother - Average Similar →
1934 A Mother Should Be Loved Ranko Average Similar →
1931 Nikutai no bōfū - Flop Similar →
1930 Youth, Why Do You Cry? Lady Flop Similar →
1930 A Smiling Life - Flop Similar →
1929 Modan kaidan: 100,000,000 yen Tomiko, daughter Flop Similar →
1929 Days of Youth Chieko Average Similar →
1928 Wife Lost Yôko, Jôji's wife Flop Similar →
1928 Dreams of Youth Yuriko, Heiichi's girlfriend Flop Similar →
1926 Young Master Yuriko Suzuki (clerk) Flop Similar →

Junko Matsui - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Junko Matsui?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Junko Matsui is "Okoto and Sasuke" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Junko Matsui acted in?

Junko Matsui has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Junko Matsui?

Other notable films include "My Elder Brother", "A Mother Should Be Loved", and "Days of Youth".