Mariko Ishihara - Actor Profile

Mariko Ishihara

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
11Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 4, 1964

Mariko Ishihara Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mariko Ishihara reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 9% of Mariko Ishihara'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 Miyuki, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mariko Ishihara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mariko Ishihara's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Miyuki (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Miyuki:

Miyuki

1983•Drama
★6.1
Death Shadows (1986) movie poster
★6.1

Death Shadows: Three men sentenced to death are spared and changed into “shadows executioners”, a group of ruthless ninja working for m

Death Shadows

1986•Action
★5.8
Dreamy Fifteen (1980) movie poster
★5.8

Dreamy Fifteen: Aspiring to be admitted to a good university and to become a lawyer, Tasiro Yuusuke, a tenth-grader from Kyushu, enrolls

Dreamy Fifteen

1980•Drama
★5.4
How to Become Myself (2007) movie poster
★5.4

How to Become Myself: Juri, an elementary school girl, loses sight of her true self while acting out a false self to play along with her frien

How to Become Myself

2007•Drama
★5.1
Oar (1985) movie poster
★5.1

Oar: Drama about the difficult relationship between a former wrestler, his wife and their adopted children.

Oar

1985•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Mariko Ishihara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Fuzoroi na Himitsu - Flop Similar →
2007 How to Become Myself Satsuki Oshima Flop Similar →
1987 The Heartbreak Yakuza - Flop Similar →
1986 Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy Kyoko Otonashi Flop Similar →
1986 Death Shadows Ocho / Her Mother Average Similar →
1985 Oar Kiku Flop Similar →
1984 F2 Grand Prix Shinobu Usami Flop Similar →
1984 Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire - Flop Similar →
1984 Gubijinsô: Maboroshi no ai ni hateta murasaki no onna! - Flop Similar →
1983 Miyuki Yuko Makino Super Hit Similar →
1980 Dreamy Fifteen Sugimura Average Similar →

Mariko Ishihara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mariko Ishihara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mariko Ishihara is "Miyuki" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Mariko Ishihara acted in?

Mariko Ishihara has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mariko Ishihara?

Other notable films include "Death Shadows", "Dreamy Fifteen", and "How to Become Myself".

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