Mayumi Kurata - Actor Profile

Mayumi Kurata

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
48Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 11, 1932
Birth Place: Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan

Mayumi Kurata Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mayumi Kurata reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of Mayumi Kurata'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 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mayumi Kurata Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mayumi Kurata's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959) movie poster
★8.2

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity: Kaji, sent to the Japanese army labeled Red, witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment a

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

1959•War
★7.4
A Geisha's Diary (1961) movie poster
★7.4

A Geisha's Diary: A young girl is rigorously trained in the feminine arts so that she can become a geisha. As she struggles through life,

A Geisha's Diary

1961•Drama
★7.0
Bonchi (1960) movie poster
★7.0

Bonchi: Kikuji is the scion of an Osaka merchant family whose traditional power is matrilineal. Instructed by his overbearing mo

Bonchi

1960•Comedy
★6.8
Stolen Pleasure (1962) movie poster
★6.8

Stolen Pleasure: High-end cabaret hostess Masuko discovers her long-term lover is actually married. Determined to secure her future, she

Stolen Pleasure

1962•Drama
★6.8
Being Two Isn't Easy (1962) movie poster
★6.8

Being Two Isn't Easy: The days leading up to a toddler's second birthday are seen alternately from the child's point of view as well as that o

Being Two Isn't Easy

1962•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Mayumi Kurata has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
N/A Prize of Flesh - Flop Similar →
1965 Zatoichi's Revenge - Hit Similar →
1965 The Story of a Blind Woman - Flop Similar →
1964 The Enforcer Tokiko Yamaguchi Flop Similar →
1964 Ocean Floor Crime #1 - Flop Similar →
1964 Muchana Yakko - Flop Similar →
1963 Black Dividend Michiko Fujiwara Flop Similar →
1962 Being Two Isn't Easy Neighbor wife Hit Similar →
1962 Diary of a Mad Old Man - Hit Similar →
1962 Otoko to onna no sei no naka - Flop Similar →
1962 Princess and I - Flop Similar →
1962 Eriko Mrs. Sakaguchi Flop Similar →
1962 Stolen Pleasure Michiyo Hit Similar →
1962 誘拐 - Flop Similar →
1962 Aru kankei - Flop Similar →
1962 Their Legacy - Flop Similar →
1961 Wakai yatsura no kaidan - Flop Similar →
1961 The Radiant Prince - Average Similar →
1961 Tough Guy Otatsu Flop Similar →
1961 A Geisha's Diary Ginko Hit Similar →
1961 Ten Dark Women - Average Similar →
1961 Blind Devotion Oyuki Flop Similar →
1961 Love and Life Shizuko Takebayashi Flop Similar →
1961 Marriageable Age - Flop Similar →
1960 Black Sea of Trees - Flop Similar →
1960 The Blind Menace - Hit Similar →
1960 The Song Lantern - Flop Similar →
1960 Bonchi - Hit Similar →
1960 Afraid to Die - Average Similar →
1960 Afraid to Die Murata Average Similar →
1960 Ashita kara otona da - Flop Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Obara no Tsuma Super Hit Similar →
1959 Utamaro, Painter of the Woman - Flop Similar →
1959 The White Road Across the River - Flop Similar →
1959 Odd Obsession Koike Average Similar →
1959 The Cast-Off - Average Similar →
1959 The Woman and the Pirate お百 Flop Similar →
1959 Jōen - Flop Similar →
1959 Goodbye, Hello Office lady Average Similar →
1958 The Days of Evil Women - Flop Similar →
1958 Tokyo Eyes - Flop Similar →
1956 Nenneko Shain - Flop Similar →
1956 Yaneura no Onna-tachi - Flop Similar →
1955 Nobuko Rides on a Cloud Teacher Kawamoto Flop Similar →
1955 Sisters - Flop Similar →
1954 Tree of Love - Flop Similar →
1953 Yassamossa - Flop Similar →
1951 Dispersed Clouds Toshie Hit Similar →

Mayumi Kurata - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mayumi Kurata?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mayumi Kurata is "The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Mayumi Kurata acted in?

Mayumi Kurata has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mayumi Kurata?

Other notable films include "A Geisha's Diary", "Bonchi", and "Stolen Pleasure".

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