Setsuko Kawaguchi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

11Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 6, 1941

Birth Place: Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Setsuko Kawaguchi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Setsuko Kawaguchi'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Setsuko Kawaguchi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dreams, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Setsuko Kawaguchi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Setsuko Kawaguchi's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

Dreams: Eight visually rich vignettes drawn from Kurosawa’s own dreams—fox weddings and vanished orchards, a soldier’s ghosts, a

Dreams

1990•Fantasy

★7.5

★7.5

Frost: Shun is a young man, who sells his paintings on a city corner. Kasumi is a children's story writer, living alone in a mo

Frost

2008•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Rhapsody in August: An elderly Nagasaki hibakusha spends a summer caring for her four grandchildren, whose curiosity about the 1945 bombing

Rhapsody in August

1991•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Lake of Dracula: A young girl suffers a terrifying nightmare of a vampire with blazing golden eyes. Eighteen years later, it is revealed

Lake of Dracula

1971•Horror

★6.4

★6.4

Lullaby to Kill: Kôsuke Kindaichi, a somewhat peculiar private detective, visits a remote town. He meets a police detective and they star

Lullaby to Kill

1977•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Setsuko Kawaguchi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	Frost	Machiko Takeda	Super Hit	Similar →
1996	The 8-Tomb Village	-	Average	Similar →
1991	Rhapsody in August	-	Hit	Similar →
1990	Dreams	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	Sugata Sanshiro	Nurse	Flop	Similar →
1977	Lullaby to Kill	Eiko Yura - Toshirô's Wife	Average	Similar →
1973	The Petrified Forest	-	Average	Similar →
1971	First Decade Showa Company President vs. Second Decade Showa Company President: Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Friday	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Lake of Dracula	Nurse Kondô	Hit	Similar →
1966	A Company President's Life Story	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	The Tragic General: Yamashita Tomoyuki	-	Flop	Similar →

Setsuko Kawaguchi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Setsuko Kawaguchi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Setsuko Kawaguchi is "Dreams" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Setsuko Kawaguchi acted in?

Setsuko Kawaguchi has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Setsuko Kawaguchi?

Other notable films include "Frost", "Rhapsody in August", and "Lake of Dracula".