What is Richard Narita's latest movie?

Richard Narita's most recent film is "Extraction" (2013).

Is Richard Narita a good actor?

Richard Narita has an average audience rating of 4.6/10 across 13 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Murder by Death, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Unlawful Entry.

Richard Narita

Q: What is the best movie of Richard Narita?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Richard Narita is "Murder by Death" with a rating of 7.2/10.

Q: How many movies has Richard Narita acted in?

Richard Narita has been featured in at least 13 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

13Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 15, 1951

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Richard Narita

Richard Narita was born on 15 November 1951 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Murder by Death (1976), The Golden Seal (1983), and Girls of the White Orchid (1983).

Richard Narita Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard Narita reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Richard Narita's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Richard Narita'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 Murder by Death, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Richard Narita Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Narita's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Murder by Death: Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-

Murder by Death

1976•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Drop Dead Gorgeous: In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to

Drop Dead Gorgeous

1999•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Unlawful Entry: Happily married Michael and Karen Carr call the police after Karen is held at knife point during a failed robbery attemp

Unlawful Entry

1992•Thriller

★6.0

★6.0

American Geisha: On a trip to Japan, an American student watches the lives of the Geishas in a tea house.

American Geisha

1986•Drama

★5.6

Down, Out and Dangerous (1995) movie poster

★5.6

Down, Out and Dangerous: An escaped killer convict (Richard Thomas) upheaves the lives of a San Diego businessman (Bruce Davison) and his pregnan

Down, Out and Dangerous

1995•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Richard Narita has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2013	Extraction	Japanese Businessman	Flop	Similar →
1999	Drop Dead Gorgeous	Mr. Howard	Average	Similar →
1995	Down, Out and Dangerous	Endo Tanaka	Average	Similar →
1994	Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Unlawful Entry	Detective Nobu	Average	Similar →
1991	The Woman Who Sinned	Wilson	Flop	Similar →
1987	Island Sons	John Saito	Flop	Similar →
1986	American Geisha	Kangoro	Average	Similar →
1983	Girls of the White Orchid	Shiro	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Golden Seal	Alexei	Flop	Similar →
1978	Last of the Good Guys	Officer Tash Namaguchi (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1977	Exo-Man	Jim Yamaguchi	Flop	Similar →
1976	Murder by Death	Willie Wang	Hit	Similar →

Richard Narita - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Narita?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Narita is "Murder by Death" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Richard Narita acted in?

Richard Narita has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Narita?

Other notable films include "Drop Dead Gorgeous", "Unlawful Entry", and "American Geisha".