Sadami Sakamoto

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

12Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 15, 1953

Birth Place: Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sadami Sakamoto reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sadami Sakamoto'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sadami Sakamoto remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Departures, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sadami Sakamoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sadami Sakamoto's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8

★7.8

Departures: Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is

Departures

2008•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Boy: Jun, a 16-year-old teen, refuses to stand while the national anthem is being played at his graduation ceremony. This eve

Boy

2007•Drama

★6.1

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (1986) movie poster

★6.1

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies: Director Ogata discovers a new female star in Koharu Tanaka, who works selling candy at a studio theater and she is give

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies

1986•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

On the Beach: In a summer in Shonan village, Sumiko is the daughter of an important upper-class Shikishima family, she loves to paint

On the Beach

1985•Drama

★4.7

Flower and Snake 3: Punishment (1986) movie poster

★4.7

Flower and Snake 3: Punishment: When successful business man refuses to save the business of his former partner he has his wife and her student kidnappe

Flower and Snake 3: Punishment

1986•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sadami Sakamoto.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	Departures	Orchestra Manager	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Boy	-	Hit	Similar →
1990	Megumi no Sekai	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	Chikan sagishi: Masaguru yubisaki	Tachibana	Flop	Similar →
1986	Kyûkyoku onanie: Yume jigoku	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Shirobara gakuin: Waisetsuna hōkago	Saburo Akita	Flop	Similar →
1986	Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies	-	Average	Similar →
1986	Inkô	Ayumu Miyanaga	Flop	Similar →
1986	Aido ningyō: Ikasete	Shiro Numata	Flop	Similar →
1986	Flower and Snake 3: Punishment	Katsuhiko Sugimoto	Flop	Similar →
1986	Capital Punishment	-	Flop	Similar →
1985	On the Beach	Tsuguo Nishina(仁科継男)	Average	Similar →

Sadami Sakamoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sadami Sakamoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sadami Sakamoto is "Departures" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Sadami Sakamoto acted in?

Sadami Sakamoto has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sadami Sakamoto?

Other notable films include "Boy", "Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies", and "On the Beach".