Masanobu Ōkubo

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

10Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 6, 1922

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masanobu Ōkubo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Masanobu Ōkubo'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 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masanobu Ōkubo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Station to Heaven, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masanobu Ōkubo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masanobu Ōkubo's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Station to Heaven: From a true incident that happened in 1960's Japan. This drama is contemporary in setting but medieval in its characters

Station to Heaven

1984•Drama

★8.4

★8.4

Seven Samurai: A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandit

Seven Samurai

1954•Action

★8.3

★8.3

Oshin: Oshin comes from a family of poor rice farmers. Her father and brother must work in the fields and her grandmother and m

Oshin

1984•Animation

★8.1

★8.1

Red Beard: Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post a

Red Beard

1965•Drama

★8.1

★8.1

Portrait of Hell: The story, set in the Heian era, depicts the conflict between Korean painter Yoshihide (Nakadai) and his Japanese patron

Portrait of Hell

1969•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masanobu Ōkubo.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1984	Station to Heaven	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Oshin	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	The Longest Tunnel	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Portrait of Hell	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Judge and Jeopardy	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Red Beard	Choji's Father	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	A Fugitive from the Past	-	Hit	Similar →
1954	Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto	Petty Official (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1954	Seven Samurai	Samurai	Super Hit	Similar →
1951	Pirates	-	Flop	Similar →

Masanobu Ōkubo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masanobu Ōkubo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masanobu Ōkubo is "Station to Heaven" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Masanobu Ōkubo acted in?

Masanobu Ōkubo has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masanobu Ōkubo?

Other notable films include "Seven Samurai", "Oshin", and "Red Beard".