Tetsuya Watanabe

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

34Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tetsuya Watanabe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Tetsuya Watanabe'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tetsuya Watanabe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Most Valuable Wife, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tetsuya Watanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tetsuya Watanabe's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

The Most Valuable Wife (1959) movie poster

★7.5

The Most Valuable Wife: Kyoko is the third daughter of the Nonomiya family, a very ordinary family. Momoko, the eldest daughter, is married to I

The Most Valuable Wife

1959•Comedy

★6.9

★6.9

Her Brother: Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this drama looks at the inner workings of a small family, especia

Her Brother

1960•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Giants and Toys: Nishi is an advertising executive for a caramel company that is planning to launch a new product, in fierce competition

Giants and Toys

1958•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

The Wild Geese: A young woman, who must support her father as a middle-aged man's mistress, finds herself falling in love with a student

The Wild Geese

1953•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

The False Student: A youth drama set in a Japanese university which is home to a group of active, leftist students.

The False Student

1960•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tetsuya Watanabe.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1970	Woman Boss	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	新・与太郎戦記	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Woman Champion	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Love for an Idiot	-	Average	Similar →
1966	A Woman's Gamble	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	わが愛を星に祈りて	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Showdown in the Red Valley	Ken Watanabe	Flop	Similar →
1965	牝犬脱走	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Frolic of the Beasts	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	Black Report	Yukichi Terayama	Average	Similar →
1962	Kakkoii wakamono tachi	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Shin Jinsei Gekijo	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Her Brother	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	The False Student	Isono	Hit	Similar →
1959	Etajima, the Naval Academy	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	A Storm Zone	Young Driver	Flop	Similar →
1959	Diary of a Substitute Doctor	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Most Valuable Wife	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	Gomen asobase Hanamuko sensei	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	The Lowest Man	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Giants and Toys	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	Love River	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Mother	Hooligan C	Flop	Similar →
1958	Shinkon nanatsu no tanoshimi	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Tokyo Eyes	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Jū nana-sai no dangai	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Chikaiteshi	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Kodokan Under a Morning Moon	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Rose on His Arm	Nozue	Flop	Similar →
1956	Training Ship of Yearning	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Warning from Space	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Sisters	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	The Wild Geese	-	Hit	Similar →
1952	The Eyes of Two People	-	Flop	Similar →

Tetsuya Watanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tetsuya Watanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tetsuya Watanabe is "The Most Valuable Wife" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Tetsuya Watanabe acted in?

Tetsuya Watanabe has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tetsuya Watanabe?

Other notable films include "Her Brother", "Giants and Toys", and "The Wild Geese".